Issue #108
November 2020
International Pathology Day 2020: Australia’s response to COVID-19

Welcome to the November issue of Pathway, a monthly magazine designed for anyone interested in their health and wellbeing and in the integral role that pathology plays in the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases.

This month’s issue of Pathway looks at the following:

RCPA focuses on Australia’s response to COVID-19 on International Pathology Day 2020

To celebrate IPD, the RCPA held an online event examining the efforts of the pathology profession COVID-19. A new video offers a behind the scenes look at the country’s response.

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First pathologist to receive Outstanding Cancer Researcher of the Year Award

The RCPA is delighted that one of its Fellows, Professor Richard Scolyer has been awarded “Outstanding Researcher of the Year” in the NSW Premier's Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research 2020, presented by NSW Cancer Institute. This is one of the biggest awards of its kind that a researcher can receive and marks the first time that a pathologist has ever received this honour.

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How can laboratories reduce their carbon footprint?
A typical laboratory uses 3-6 times more energy per unit surface area than an average office. Dr Tony Badrick discusses the importance of adopting good environmental practices.
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Responding to COVID-19 in Malaysia
The COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia has occurred in multiple waves. Prof SK Cheong from Tunku Abdul Rahman University explains how the country has responded.
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The role of forensic pathology in the Black Saturday bushfires
In response to the 2009 bushfires in Victoria, forensic odontology, forensic pathology, forensic anthropology and DNA specialists all came together to identify the victims.
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