Australian Society of Cytology (ASC)

The Australian Society of Cytology was established in 1969 and is the sole national body whose activities are primarily directed at enhancing diagnostic cytology.

The primary objectives of the Society are to foster an interest in the training, status and conditions of employment of cytologists within the Commonwealth of Australia, to achieve uniformity in the interpretation and reporting of cytological findings, and to advance the knowledge and standards of clinical, diagnostic and general cytology by means of seminars, lectures, case conferences and other activities.

Objectives
• To provide a forum for exchange of ideas on cytology.
• To foster an interest in the training of cytologists.
• To endeavour to achieve uniformity in the interpretation and reporting of cytological findings.
• To advance the knowledge and standards of cytology by means of seminars, lectures, case conferences and publication of relevant material in existing journals or by the publication of broadsheets.
• To encourage research in cytology.
• To establish liaison with similar bodies having similar aims in other countries.
• To represent the special interests of cytological services before the various levels of government, and other organisations representing the interests of the professions and health services.