Speaker Spotlight BAC ASM 2026
Helen Naylor
We are delighted to welcome Helen Naylor, Technical Expert at UK NEQAS CPT, to the British Association for Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.
UK NEQAS Diagnostic Cytology EQA Schemes
With over 30 years' experience working in Histology and Cytology within the NHS, Helen has made a significant contribution to diagnostic cytopathology quality assurance and education. She has served as a Diagnostic Cytopathology Assessor with UK NEQAS CPT and now works as a Technical Expert, supporting participants, overseeing assessment and technical teams, delivering education, and contributing to research and service development.
This presentation will explore the evolution of digital diagnostic cytology EQA, including:
🔹 Development of digital interpretive EQA schemes
🔹 Performance monitoring and participant ranking
🔹 Educational annotations and feedback
🔹 Competency assessment
🔹 Links to ISO 15189 training and competence requirements
🔹 The introduction of the Digital Interpretive Synovial Fluid Scheme
Join us at BAC ASM 2026 to hear how digital innovation is transforming quality assurance in diagnostic cytology.
