Abstracts and proposals open

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is pleased to announce that abstract and proposal submissions for Pathology Update 2027 are now open.

Pathology Update is the premier annual scientific meeting for the pathology community across Australasia. Making a submission is your opportunity to share your research, quality initiatives, and clinical insights with the pathology community, including your peers and leaders in the field.

This year, there are two submission categories to choose from. This includes abstract submissions and a new category; proposal submissions. This change has been made to reflect the RCPA’s commitment to creating a diverse scientific program that invites engagement from across the pathology and senior science professions.

Abstract submission

Abstracts include oral presentations and e-posters.

Abstract submissions are open to members and non-members and cover a range of themes spanning the pathology disciplines.

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Proposal submission

This year, the RCPA has added a new proposal category offering interactive workshops, panel discussions, debates, interactive slide workshops and symposia.

Proposals are open to RCPA members and cover a range of themes.

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Why make a submission

Abstract and proposal submissions are the foundation of high-quality scientific programs. They also offer a great opportunity to invest in your professional development.

By submitting an abstract or proposal, you can contribute to the scientific integrity and educational value of the conference, while gaining recognition and feedback from expert reviewers.

What do I do next?

The Pathology Update 2027 website and submission portals have all the information and guidance you need to contribute your ideas to the conference.

The RCPA recommends visiting the Abstracts and Submissions page as a first step to become familiar with the options, then preparing either your abstract or proposal in line with the guidance on the make an abstract submission or make a proposal submission page.