Pathologists in Profile 2024

In part one, Natasha finds out about Sarah’s childhood in Australia, what inspired Sarah to pursue medicine, and the challenges and successes throughout her training and career.

Pilot Episode (Part One): Prof. Sarah Coupland's Life and Career

In part two, Sarah discusses two patients who presented with vitreous floaters (specks or dots in a one’s vision that seem to float away when looked at directly) but received different diagnoses.

Pilot Episode (Part Two): Prof. Sarah Coupland's Case Studies

2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the Royal College of Pathologists. In this first Diamond Jubilee episode, host Natasha Cutmore speaks with toxicologist Nigel Brown about his life and career path.

January 2022 (Part One): Nigel Brown's Life and Career

In keeping with the College's 60th anniversary theme, pathology: past, present and future, Miren chats to Natasha about the past, present and future of rotaviruses and vaccines. Find out what rotaviruses are, how scientists create new vaccines, and the hurdles that need to be overcome when creating vaccines for developing countries.

February 2022 (Part Two): The Past, Present and Future of Rotaviruses and Vaccines

Dr Bipin Mathew studied medicine at University in India, before undertaking his pathology training.  He moved to the UK in 2004 and completed his histopathology specialty training in Yorkshire.  During his first consultant post in Hull, he helped develop local training of extended practitioners, at a time when this was a very new role.  His passion for education continued as he became a Training Programme Director in the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery.  More recently, his leadership and management roles have extended into molecular pathology and he is Core Lead for the Genomics Laboratory Hub for the North East and Yorkshire. Find out about his journey into dermatopathology and his future plans working in molecular pathology.

April 2024 (Part One): Dr Bipin Mathew's Life and Career

In part two of our interview with Consultant Dermatopathologist, Dr Bipin Mathew, Bipin talks about BAP1-inactivated melanocytomas (BIMs). His interest in these entities stem from the increased understanding that molecular pathology has given pathologists in diagnosing these melanocytomatic tumours. Bipin talks about some of the fascinating cases of BIMs he has seen in his work, and the team who he works with on diagnosing them and recommending treatment.

April 2024 (Part Two): Dr Bipin Mathew's Case Study

The Royal College of Pathologists promotes excellence in the practice of pathology. Members work across 17 specialties in healthcare, universities & industry. Find out more at www.rcpath.org