Our September podcast guest is Meena Upadhyaya OBE PhD FRCPath FLSW. Meena is an Emerita Professor of Medical Genetics at Cardiff University, an honorary Professor of Practice at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a visiting Professor at Ganga Ram Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Delhi and an international advisor for the organisation of rare diseases, India.

She has made substantial contributions to the molecular understanding of genetic conditions, including Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.

When Meena was growing up in India, she didn’t have an interest in genetics or pathology, or even a plan to pursue an academic career. In this episode, find out what changed and how she came to have such a successful and fulfilling career in the UK, all while navigating the challenges of life in a new country and juggling the responsibilities of parenthood.

September 2023 (Part One): Professor Meena Upadhyaya’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

Professor Roberto La Ragione, RCPath Veterinary Pathology SAC Chair’s presentation at the Westminster Health Forum on the latest developments in tackling antimicrobial resistance.

Professor Roberto La Ragione speaking on AMR at the Westminster Health Forum

 A conversation with Professor Peter Johnston.

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Quality and safety in laboratory medicine practice

We talk to Dr Cate Wight about how a near miss with a breast tissue sample led to an improvement project to ensure the safety, accuracy and efficiency of processing histology samples from receipt to barcoding.

Originally released 2 May 2019

Using A3 problem solving for change and patient safety. A conversation with Dr Cate Wight.

We are joined by Dr Shubha Allard and Dr Lise Estcourt to discuss why quality improvement matters in transfusion medicine and what can you do in your own hospital to improve patient care in relation to pre-operative anaemia.

Originally released 2 May 2019

CQI in transfusion medicine: A conversation with Dr Shubha Allard and Dr Lise Estcourt

We discuss innovative approaches to gentamicin prescribing for sepsis with Dr Tom Lewis and learn the importance of approaching improvement from the patient perspective.

Originally released on 2 May 2019

Mis-dosed gentamicin might be dangerous to patients. A conversation with Dr Tom Lewis

We speak to Professor Sebastian Lucas about the importance of high quality in autopsy services and the challenges to implementing guidelines and improvements.

Originally released on 2 May 2019

Is there a need to improve autopsy pathology? A conversation with Professor Sebastian Lucas.

While Prof Sir James Underwood gained fellowship with the Royal College of Pathologists in 1984, Dr Matthew Clarke gained associate status in 2015. They both decided to specialise in histopathology, but at different times. Dr Clarke and Sir James discuss changes and similarities in training, sub-specialisation, autopsies, independent working and more in this exciting and stimulating discussion. A few generations apart, what has stayed the same and what has changed?
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Full break-down of times below:
00:05 Introductions
00:42 Training in pathology
02:33 Research opportunities
04:31 Molecular pathology
07:50 Changing professional roles
09:07 Digital pathology
12:23 Towards sub-specialisation
15:54 How autopsies have changed
18:49 Independent working
20:55 Choosing histopathology
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Prof Sir James Underwood is an Emeritus Professor of Pathology and Past President of the Royal College of Pathologists (2002-2005). Dr Matthew Clarke is a ST3 Clinical Research Fellowship Registrar in Histopathology, also Chair of the Royal College of Pathologist’s Trainees Advisory Committee (TAC).

Produced by: Rachel Berkoff

Originally released 7 March 2019

Discussing Histopathology - Past, Present, Future

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

September 2023 (Part One): Professor Meena Upadhyaya’s Life and Career

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