Essentials of Pulmonary Pathology 2025

Essentials of Pulmonary Pathology is organized by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and will be held from Jun 26 - 27, 2025 at The American Society for Clinical Pathology, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
Stay up to date with the latest advances in pulmonary pathology. This two-day course covers essential updates in lung cancer classification, staging, and biomarker testing, along with core principles for diagnosing interstitial lung diseases. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will gain the tools needed for accurate diagnosis and practical application in daily practice.

Learning Objectives:
After attending this course, you will:

• Implement the updated guidelines for lung cancer classification and staging.
• Apply an effective algorithm for managing small lung biopsies, including cytology specimens, for diagnosis and biomarker testing.
• Diagnose major interstitial lung diseases with confidence, using updated criteria and patterns.

Gain essential updates and practical strategies for handling pulmonary pathology cases. With evolving guidelines and complex diagnoses, this course offers critical insights for pathologists and lab professionals.

Key Topics:

• Lung Cancer Classification and Staging
• Biomarker Testing in Lung Cancer
• Diagnosis of Major Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs)
• Biopsy Interpretation, Including Cytology Specimens
• Benign Mimics and Pitfalls in Small Lung Biopsies
• Transbronchial Cryobiopsy in Diffuse Fibrotic Lung Disease

Why Attend?
With lung cancer guidelines rapidly evolving, this course will provide you with essential updates in classification, staging, and biomarker testing for early and late-stage lung cancers. Attendees will receive practical strategies to balance tissue preservation with accurate diagnosis in small lung biopsies.

The course also covers the diagnostic challenges of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). Through case-based learning, you’ll gain practical insights into diagnosing these diseases, ensuring you are well-equipped to make treatment-critical diagnoses in practice.