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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Next Event
European Congress of Pathology - Stockholm Sweden 12th - 16th September 2026
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16 August 2026BAC Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. Registration now open.
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26 August 2026BAC Slide Club August Report
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26 August 2026BAC Webinar - WHO reporting system for lymph node, spleen and thymus cytopathology
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26 August 2026NHS rolls out discreet home cervical testing kits for millions of women
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12 August 2026Image of the Month winner for August 2026
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12 September 2026
European Congress of PathologyEuropean Congress of Pathology - Stockholm Sweden 12th - 16th September 2026
Time: 08:30 – 17:00
External Organiser
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30 September 2026
Members lunchtime slide club (September 2026)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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04 October 2026
European Congress of Cytology ANTWERP, 4-7 OCTOBER 2026
External Organiser
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22 October 2026
BAC Webinar - WHO reporting system for lymph node, spleen and thymus cytopathology
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
BAC Event
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“Promoting continuous learning, excellence in practice, and collaboration within the cytology community.”
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
