2025 Banff Pathology Course: Head & Neck Pathology

Course Information
The focus of the 2025 Banff Pathology Course is Head & Neck Pathology. This course serves as a platform for exchanging insights into the latest advancements in the field. Recent updates to nomenclature, diagnosis, classification, grading, and ancillary testing for diseases of the Head & Neck will be covered in the 2025 Banff Pathology Course.

Please note, the site is being updated, and more information will be available soon.

Early Registration fees available until Monday, June 30, 2025.
Discounted accommodations available until Monday, August 25, 2025.

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Target Audience

This course is tailored for practicing general and anatomic pathologists, pathologist assistants, head and neck surgeons, clinicians specializing in head and neck pathology, as well as residents and fellows pursuing training in any of these specialties.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:

  • Assess and apply recent updates in head & neck pathology.
  • Identify and address complex head & neck pathology lesions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing immunohistochemistry markers to ascertain tumour diagnosis, origin and prognosis with relevant clinical, radiological and surgical correlations
  • Recognize the significance of molecular pathology in understanding and diagnosing head & neck pathology conditions.
  • Navigate challenges associated with nomenclature in head & neck tumours.
  • Engage in case presentations and discussion of current topics in head & neck pathology.

2025 COMMITTEE INFORMATION:

Course Directors:
Dr. Benjamin Adam (Main Contact)
Dr. Dylan Pillai

Planning Committee Members:
Dr. Julinor Bacani
Dr. Erin Chapman
Dr. Martin Hyrcza
Dr. Emilija Todorovic

Speaker Highlights

Justin Bishop, MD

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Lester D. R. Thompson, MD

H&N Pathology Consultations

Sook-Bin Woo, DMD

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any financial involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational material. Disclosure may be done verbally or using a slide prior to the speaker’s presentation.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & PROTECTION OF PRIVACY (FOIPP) ACT

The registration information is collected under the authority of the Alberta FOIPP Act. This information is required to register you in the course, prepare the course material for your use, and will be used to notify you of other courses or pertinent information. The financial information is used to process applicable fees and is retained for future reference. This information will not be shared with any other individual or organization.