The 50th Annual Meeting of the Australasian Division of the IAP
We are delighted to share with you the news of a big international pathology event : The 50th annual meeting of the Australasian Division of the IAP which took place 29-31 May 2026, at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Queensland, Australia.
This prestigious congress convened leading pathologists, researchers, and medical professionals from across the Australasian, Asia-Pacific region and beyond. There were three days of academic exchange, interesting scientific topics, research, innovation and networking.
Highlights included
- International faculty including keynote speakers Prof Dina Tiniakos (Greece and UK, liver pathology), Prof Jerad Gardner (skin and soft tissue pathology) and Prof Puay Hoon Tan (Singapore, breast pathology)
- Expert-led lectures across sub-specialties in anatomical pathology
- A variety of interactive formats including slide seminars, Meet the Expert, Short Courses, workshops. Master Classes in renal and liver pathology and Boot Camps were targeted at trainees
- Poster presentations and abstract sessions
- Travel bursaries for early-career pathologists from low-resource countries
- Collaborative sessions with Australasian and international societies including the Gastrointestinal Pathology Society (GIPS).
- The inaugural Richard Scolyer Charity Fun Run and Walk, raising money for Brainstorm
- Networking opportunities with local and global experts
Sessions were conducted in English.
Why It Matters:
AUS-IAP 2026 attracted over 600 delegates, continuing the tradition of fostering excellence in pathology education and practice. It continues to be a valuable opportunity for anatomical pathology professionals to stay at the forefront of diagnostic science, explore emerging technologies, and build lasting international collaborations.
The 2027 meeting will be held 28-30 May in Adelaide, South Australia.