UK NEQAS Microbiology Division Event: The Future is Here!

An opportunity to hear expert speakers and meet members of the UK NEQAS Microbiology Division, as well networking with other participants.

About this Event

UK NEQAS Microbiology Division 2025 Scientific Meeting

THE FUTURE IS HERE!

Location

The Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG

Date

Friday 28 November 2025

Time

09:30-15:30

What to expect

On the day, delegates will have the opportunity to hear presentations by experts, meet with commercial companies to get an update on the latest technology available, network with other participants, and meet with members of the UK NEQAS Microbiology Division as well as members of their Steering Committee and Advisory Groups.

• Registration will be open from 08:45
• Refreshments and lunch will be provided
• Delegates will receive a meeting pack
• A certificate of attendance will be provided
• The meeting room, lunch and refreshments area, and toilets are all located on the ground floor of the Royal National Hotel
• Email address for any queries is: dXNlcmRheSB8IHVrbmVxYXNtaWNybyAhIG9yZyAhIHVr

Ticket information

• EARLY BIRD OFFER! £95 + vat per person. Offer ends 10/10/2025. Register and pay for your place by the 10 October 2025, to receive an early bird offer of £95 + vat per person
• GENERAL ADMISSION £120 + vat per person.

Ways to Pay

This event requires online payment at the time of booking.

This is the easiest and most convenient way to pay and is our chosen method of payment.

Further information

Please email: dXNlcmRheSB8IHVrbmVxYXNtaWNybyAhIG9yZyAhIHVr

Agenda


🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Introduction by the President of UK NEQAS
Host: Barbara De la Salle

🕑: 09:45 AM - 09:55 AM
Welcome to the Scientific Session
Host: Alan Noel, meeting Chair

🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Plenary talk on Molecular Diagnostics
Host: Judith Breuer, University College London

🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Time to sack your parasitologist? The role of AI in diagnostic parasitology
Host: Peter Chiodini, UK NEQAS for Parasitology

🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM
AI in microbiology - application in clinical settings
Host: Fady Mohareb, Cranfield University

🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
BREAK

🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Meet the Team – Antibiotic Assay

🕑: 11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Meet the Team – Bacteriology / Mycology

🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Bacteriology talk
Host: Samuel Stafford, North Bristol NHS Trust

🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Virology Talk
Host: Stephanie Hutchings / Peter Muir, UKHSA

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:10 PM
Manufacturers Presentations

🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:40 PM
LUNCH

🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:40 PM
Meet the Team - Virology / Molecular

🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:10 PM
Meet the Team - Parasitology

🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
UK NEQAS – Coming Soon to a Lab Near You!
Host: Udpates from Microbiology Division

🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Free paper

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Q&A and Round Up
Host: Alan Noel, UK NEQAS for Antibiotic Assay

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