WHAT: More than 1,000 pathologists will gather in Chicago on September 26-29 for the annual meeting of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). This year’s scientific and educational program features the most up-to-date research on anatomic and clinical pathology, with a special focus on genitourinary and male reproductive pathology issues, such as infertility and prostate cancer, presented by world-renowned experts. Highlights include:• PSA testing: Is routine screening necessary?• Medical ethics and genetic testing for Huntington disease, Alzheimer disease, and cancer• Ovarian cancer diagnosis and breast pathology• Reproductive technology and testing for male infertility• Accurate diagnosis of Celiac disease• For a complete listing of media “hot topics,” visit www.cap.org/CAP10.
WHY: Pathologists are diagnostic physicians and essential members of the patient’s health care team. They provide a diagnostic roadmap from disease identification to therapeutic intervention in both chronic and life-threatening illnesses. In fact, more than 70 percent of all decisions about diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission, and discharge rest on the pathologist’s report.
WHO: The College of American Pathologists is a medical society serving more than 17,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. It is the world’s largest association composed exclusively of board-certified pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The College is an advocate for high-quality and cost-effective patient care.
Interviews with faculty and scientific plenary speakers are available upon request.
WHEN: Sunday, September 26 – Wednesday, September 29WHERE: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Media Room: Grand Suite 4 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill. 60601 WEBSITES: MyHealthTestReminder.org and MyBiopsy.org (patients) CAP.org (professional)
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