This unique forum brought together immunology professionals from across the country to discuss and develop new ways to carve out the immunology service pathway. Attendees discovered how automated testing can increase capacity whilst updating your testing practice and were inspired by services leading the way in novel testing and UKAS standards. Attendees left with the confidence to drive forward new advancements and hone in on their existing skills to ensure that their laboratory is delivering the most up-to-date, collaborative care.
With thanks to our industry partners:
An in-person conference that engaged NHS professionals from across the country
Participants took part to ensure their immunology laboratory continues to deliver stand-out best practice by:
With thanks to our industry partners
| 9:00 |
Registration, refreshments and networking
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| 9:30 |
Chair's opening remarks
Chris Scott, Scientific and Operational Lead, Barts Health NHS Trust
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| Validation, accreditation and quality improvement | |
| 9:40 |
Applying validation to your immunology service: exploring quality improvement and accreditation
Dr Elizabeth Walker, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Barts Health NHS Trust
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| 10:10 |
Question and answers with your speakers
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| 10:20 |
Roundtable discussion: What experience do you have of implementing new UKAS standards?
In groups, based on your table, this is a great opportunity share your experiences and work through the challenges.
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| 10:40 |
Roundtable discussion feedback: What experience do you have of implementing new UKAS standards?
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| 10:50 |
Networking break
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| 11:10 |
Shared experiences of driving forward quality improvement in our service
Leanne Hall, Lead Biomedical Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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| Ensuring quality in your laboratory | |
| 11:40 |
Ensuring quality in your immunology service: exploring the best use of EQA services
Dina Patel, Scientific Director, UK NEQAS Immunology Immunochemistry and Allergy
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| 12:10 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 12:20 |
Networking lunch break
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| ALP testing | |
| 1:20 |
The A to Z of Alkaline Phosphatase
Dr Dan Turnock, Consultant Clinical Biochemist, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Dr David Wile, Retired Chemical Pathologist
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| 1:50 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 2:00 |
Roundtable discussion: Improving communication between primary and secondary care
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| 2:20 |
Roundtable discussion feedback: Improving communication between primary and secondary care
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| 2:30 |
Networking break
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| Research spotlight | |
| 2:50 |
Investigating the immunopathogenesis of juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) and associated comorbidities
Dr George Robinson, Research Fellow, University College London
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| 3:20 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 3:30 |
Roundtable discussion: Evaluating your key learning outcomes
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| 3:50 |
Chair’s closing remarks
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| 4:00 |
Close of day
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First-hand speaker experiences
Dr Robinson completed his PhD in immunology at University College London in 2018, where he has since continued his research as a principal investigator and Career Development Research Fellow in the Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology. Dr Robinson's multi-award winning research is aimed at understanding both immune and metabolic pathological mechanisms of juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and associated comorbidities. Investigating early disease pathogenesis in younger patients can allow early intervention to improve long-term prognosis. His research uses extremely rare patient cohorts to combine immunological laboratory techniques, in-depth multi-omic (immune-phenotype, proteomic, metabolomic, and transcriptomic) data, and artificial intelligence modelling to understand the disease.
Past attendee feedback
"Great interaction and collaborative event. I was able to meet and introduce myself to many people"
Barts Health NHS Trust, Immunology National Networking Forum 2024
"Informative, engaging and knowledgeable"
BCPS, Immunology National Networking Forum 2024
"I enjoyed the topics, they were current and informative"
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Immunology National Networking Forum 2024
"Great opportunity to meet up with colleagues and meet new people. Good discussion of current challenges"
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Immunology National Networking Forum 2024
"Interesting and interactive! I came home with a list of action points and questions and met some new people"
ESEL, Immunology National Networking Forum 2024
"Very educational and relevant to science"
Teesside University, Immunology National Networking Forum 2024
"Interesting to see how the lab can work with clinical and patient teams to benefit all”
Northern Devon Healthcare Trust, Immunology Challenges and Changes
“Good topic, presentation and content”
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Immunology Challenges and Changes
"Very relevant and engaging. Good networking opportunities!”
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, The Future of Immunology Service Delivery
"Well-rounded programme"
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, The Future of Immunology Service Delivery
"Really friendly and welcoming thank you! Very informative to hear about what our colleagues are doing in their own organisations"
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Future of Immunology Service Delivery
"An excellent event with fantastic speakers and an excellent opportunity for networking"
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Future of Immunology Service Delivery
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