Welcome to the British Association for Cytopathology
The BAC represents cytology in all its forms within the UK and globally, serving cytology across nations
Encouraging the science and research within Cytopathology
The British Association for Cytopathology (BAC) was formed in 2011 by the merger of two previous societies, the BSCC (British Society for Clinical Cytology) and the NAC (National Association of Cytologists). The BAC represents cytology in all its forms within the UK and globally, working closely with other relevant societies, national bodies and government departments.
News and Events from BAC
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28 November 2025BAC Webinar - Training in ROSE and completing the IBMS ROSE portfolio
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15 January 2026Watch again! Changes in treatment due to molecular testing - Mary Jones
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13 January 2026Minutes published of UK NSC November 2025 meeting
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07 January 2026Image Of The Month Winner - January 2026 Dancing Queen
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17 December 2025A Universal Language of Cells: A Comparative Experience Between Pakistan and the United Kingdom
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15 December 2025Advances in Cancer Treatment Through Molecular Testing: Insights from BAC Webinar
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21 January 2026
BAC Webinar - Training in ROSE and completing the IBMS ROSE portfolio
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
BAC Event
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28 January 2026
Members lunchtime slide club (January 2026)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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25 February 2026
Members lunchtime slide club (February 2026)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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20 March 2026
BAC Spring tutorial 2026
BAC Event
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Membership fees
Consultant: £125 Per year / £10.42 per month
Resident Doctor, Cytoscreener and Biomedical Scientist: £30 per year / £2.50 per month
Retired: £20 per year / £1.67 per month
Benefits for members
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European Federation of Cytology Societies (EFCS)
BAC are members of this - EFCS
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Events
Reduced fees for BAC events and webinars
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Annual scientific meeting
Invitation to the annual scientific meeting
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Funding & Bursaries
Access to funding and bursaries to attend national and international conferences
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Educational content
Case studies, quizzes and blogs