SNPEducation
Virtual learning via Zoom
We host educational seminars via Zoom across a range of disciplines. Catch up and watch past seminars here.
Allergy Testing
Clinical immunologist and immunopathologist Dr Carl Kennedy presents an update on allergy testing, including the importance of clinical information, co-factors and case studies.
COVID-19 and the immunocompromised patient
Dr Daman Langguth, Director of Immunology at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, discusses what it means to be immunocompromised in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic and who is actually most vulnerable, best practices in testing and the likelihood of vaccine availability.
COVID-19 antibodies
Infectious diseases physician and microbiologist Dr Evan Bursle presents an update on COVID-19 antibodies.
National Cervical Screening Program update
SNP histocytopathologist Dr Diane Cominos presents an update on the National Cervical Screening Program. In the three years that the new program has been in operation, new Australian data has been analysed for women considered as an ‘intermediate risk’.
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) update
SNP Director of Genetics Dr James Harraway presents an update on NIPT including testing platforms in Australia and future developments.
Thalassaemia and sickle cell disease
Haematologist Dr Huong Phan discusses thalassaemia and sickle cell disease and associated laboratory investigations and diagnosis. She also covers the importance of identifying potential carriers, couples at risk and genetic counselling for prospective parents, and wraps up with a quiz and Q&A.
