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Histopathology Workshop

Cefas Weymouth Laboratory, UK: 10 - 14 May 2010

Histoworkshop

Following the successful workshop held in 2008, Cefas will be organising a histopathology workshop in 2010.

The workshop will cover several aspects of disease and pathology in fish and shellfish including:

  • Viral and bacterial infections under the EU Aquatic Animal Directive
  • Wild marine fish disease 
  • Protistan and metazoan parasites 
  • Histology and diseases of crustaceans 
  • Histology and diseases of bivalves  
  • Toxicopathic pathology  
  • Liver pathology including neoplastic lesions 
  • Application of fish disease measurement in environmental monitoring

HistoworkshopThere will be a number of presentations, practical demonstrations and examination of prepared slides. In addition to histopathology, other areas to be included are histological techniques, laboratory tours and "break-out" sessions. We encourage participants to bring their own specimens for discussion.

The cost of the workshop is £495 + VAT. 

The fee will cover registration, refreshments, lectures and practical sessions, lunches and a workshop dinner. Please note that evening meals, flights, transfer and accommodation are not included.