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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21 May 2025May Blog: The long way round
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20 May 2025FREE BLOG!! Reflecting on Healthcare Science Week 2024
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14 May 2025IBMS Congress 2025 - discounts for BAC members
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09 May 2025Biomedical Science Day 2025
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06 May 2025May 2025 Image of the Month - Cat
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24 April 2025April 2025 Case Study - Learning points from cervical cancer audit cases
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28 May 2025
Members lunchtime slide club (May 2025)
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
BAC Event
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15 September 2025
Krankenhaus St. Elisabeth & St. Barbara Halle/Saale (Germany)16th Annual EFCS Tutorial
External Organiser
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22 September 2025
22nd-25th SeptemberIBMS Congress 2025
BAC Event
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05 November 2025
Bangkok, Thailand14th Asia Pacific International Academy of Pathology Congress (AP-IAP 2025)
External Organiser
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Benefits to 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
