The Immunohistochemistry Network: South West Regional Meeting
Schedule
Fri Nov 21 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:40 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Sandy Park | Exeter, EN
About this Event
The Southwest IHC User Group Meeting, presented by The IHC Network, brings together leading professionals in immunohistochemistry (IHC) to share insights, innovations, and best practices across clinical and research applications. The one-day event features expert talks, interactive workshops, and opportunities for networking and collaboration among Scientists, Clinicians and industry partners.
This is a free event for those working in clinical laboratories. For our commercial partners wishing to attend, please email [email protected]. Food and refreshments are included throughout the day.
Spaces are limited, please kindly only book a space if you intend to attend. If you register and cannot attend please kindly contact Info@theIHCNetwork at least 48 hours before the start of the meeting.
Terms and Conditions
1. Booking Your Spot
· Our meeting is completely free to join — we just ask that you only register if you plan to attend.
· If you register and don’t show up (without cancelling in time) you may not be able to access any future meetings..
2. If You Need to Cancel
· Plans change — no problem!
· You can cancel up to 48 hours before the event with no charge.
· If you cancel after that or don’t attend, access to future meetings may be limited
· Just send us a quick email or cancel through the registration link.
3. Presentations and Content
· We’ve got some great speakers lined up, but please note:
· - The organiser isn’t responsible for what’s presented or any advice shared.
· - The opinions are those of the individual speakers, not necessarily ours.
4. A Quick Disclaimer
· Everything shared is for general information only.
· If you decide to act on any advice or ideas from the meeting, that’s totally your choice — but at your own risk.
· We can’t accept responsibility for any outcomes that might follow.
5. Event Changes
· Sometimes things happen! We may need to reschedule or cancel the event, and we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
· If we cancel, of course, no fees will apply.
6. Agreeing to Join
· By registering, you’re agreeing to these friendly terms and confirming you understand how it all works.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration, Coffee/Tea, Networking.
Info: Please arrive promptly to register, grab something to eat and drink and take the opportunity to catch up with old friends. Don’t forget to visit the sponsors.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Host: The IHC Network and Meeting Chairs
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:40 AM
The Use of IHC in Upper GI Pathology
Host: Dr Adelina Baltan
Info: Consultant Pathologist, Poundbury Cancer Institute.
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:15 PM
MMR; The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!
Host: Colin Tristram
Info: CEO Histocyte Laboratories
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
MMR Case Study; A Tale of Poor Fixation
Host: Keeley Thwaites
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Interactive Workshop
Host: ALL, Chaired by Siobhan Taylor and Mary Jones
Info: 10 minute rotations discussing all things IHC, from how to work for efficiently to managing quality control.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
HER2 Image Analysis and the Use of AI
Host: Matthew Burke
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break, Tea/Coffee, Networking
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Predictive Biomarker Testing, Current, Evolving and Emerging Applications
Host: David Allen
Info: Head of Department and Operations Manager, HSL Cellular Pathology and HSL Advanced Diagnostics.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:35 PM
Panel Discussion and Final Comments
Host: All
Info: Chaired by Mary Jones, Siobhan Taylor and The IHC Network.
Where is it happening?
Sandy Park, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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