The Digital Pathology meeting is to discuss about various new upcoming technologies, future and current developments and lines of research determining the future of Clinical Pathology & Bacterial Diseases. Experts from all over the world will discuss the pros and cons of all the developments and how the upcoming technologies or procedures will change the face of Pathology, Pathologists, Researchers, Scientists and Lecturers. Also, it is a platform, where everyone can share their ideas and interact with global experts to expand their knowledge in the arena of Clinical Pathology & Bacterial Diseases and to build new contacts creating collaborative research opportunities in the sector of Pathology and related disciplines.

The word pathology itself might be utilized comprehensively to allude to the investigation of illness when all is said in done, consolidating an extensive variety of bioscience explore fields and medicinal practices. As a field of general request and research, pathology tends to four segments of ailment: cause, instruments of advancement (pathogenesis), basic adjustments of cells (morphologic changes), and the results of changes (clinical manifestations),in like manner medicinal practice, general pathology is for the most part worried about examining known clinical variations from the norm that are markers or antecedents for both irresistible and non-irresistible illness and is led by specialists in one of two noteworthy strengths, anatomical pathology and Digital pathology. Assist divisions in claim to fame exist based on the included example composes (looking at, for instance, cytopathology, hematopathology, and histopathology), organs (as in renal pathology), and physiological frameworks (oral pathology), and based on the focal point of the examination (similarly as with scientific pathology).

This Digital Pathology conference highlights the theme “Novel trends and Advancements in Digital Pathology” with an objective to inspire young minds and their research abilities by providing an opportunity to meet the professionals in the field of pathology.

Sessions & Tracks

SESSIONS AND TRACKS

Pathology:

Pathology is a subspecialty in the field of medicine which deals with the study of diseases. The word Pathology derives its origin from the Greek words “Pathos” meaning “disease” and “Logos” meaning “study”. A pathological condition is the one that is caused by a disease, rather than occurring physiologically. Pathology includes the cause, epidemiology, pathogenesis, morphogenesis, and manifestations of the disease the main role of a pathologist is the prognosis, diagnosis, treatment of the disease and patient care using novel techniques. There are four main types of disease: infectious diseases, deficiency diseases, genetic diseases (hereditary and non-hereditary), and physiological diseases. Pathology is a vast field and there are many branches such as Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Psycho Pathology, Molecular Pathology and many more. Advancements in techniques used in the Pathological treatment of diseases are rapidly increasing and this field has a vast scope for development.

Clinical pathology:

Clinical pathology deals with the diagnosis of disease using the laboratory testing of tissues, blood, bodily fluids, etc. It also involves the microscopic evaluation of individual cells. Clinical pathology includes clinical chemistry and biology, toxicology, blood bank, immunology and serology etc. Many areas of clinical pathology overlap with the anatomical pathology. This overlap leads to increase in the molecular diagnostics and proteomics.

Surgical Pathology:

Surgical Pathology can be defined as the study of tissues removed from the living patients during the surgery, which is done to diagnose a disease and determine a treatment plan. Surgical pathology generally includes two types of examination, physical examination of the tissue with the naked eye as well as examination under the microscope. It helps in the definitive diagnosis of disease.

Forensic Pathology:

Forensic pathology is the study of pathology which is concerned with the investigation of deaths when there are medico-legal implications. Forensic pathologists generally perform autopsies. Forensic pathology helps in evaluating the crime scene evidence including the witness statements. By performing an autopsy, it helps the forensic pathologists to uncover evidence of the injury or diseases.

Hemato Pathology :

Hemato- Pathology is medical sub-specialty which deals with the study of diseased hematopoietic cells. The term Hematopoiesis means the creation of new blood cells. Clot formation that is pathological due to excessive hemostasis is called Thrombosis. Hemostasis is the absence of bleeding which causes the blood to clot in the damaged vessel or artery itself. Researchers are working isolating stem cells having functioning factors for treating individuals with Hemophilia, which is an inherited blood disorder where the patient’s ability of the body to clot blood is severely reduced. Blood cell disorders like Anemia, Myeloma, Thrombocytosis, and Thalassemia are common. Some types of blood disorders are cancerous while others are non-cancerous. HSC transplantation is currently an active area of research to regenerate blood cells without defects and abnormalities. Transfusion Medicine is a branch of clinical pathology which deals with the transfusion of blood and blood products. Hematopathology is an area of active research and scientists are working to find solutions to rare blood disorders.

Clinical Chemistry Laboratory:

Clinical Chemistry is a sub-field in Laboratory Medicine which deals with the analysis of body fluids for diagnostic and analytical purposes. Clinical diagnostic tests help to assess a person’s overall health. Clinical Pathology involves testing blood and body fluids, and examination of individual cells and tissues at the microscopic level to diagnose a disease. Diagnostic Bio-markers are used to detect them and identify the manifestation of a disease and also help in diagnosis, drug target identification and response. There are several diseases and drug-related bio-markers available. The quality and safety of drugs and laboratory medicines should be monitored for minimal side effects and effective treatment during the course of drug therapy. A flow cytometer is used to detect the presence of cancerous cells in the body by analyzing the bone marrow cells or blood cells and determining the WBC count. Clinical lab techniques prove to be a necessity for understanding the pathological condition of a disease in patients.

Immunopathology:

Immunopathology can be defined generally as the branch of medicine that deals with the immune response which is associated with the diseases. It can also be defined as the study of the pathology of various types of organisms, organ systems and diseases with respect to the immune response and immunity. Scientists in this field bring vast development, such as vaccines, antibodies, therapeutics, and diagnostics.

Medical Microbiology:

Medical Microbiology can be defined as the branch of applied microbiology that deals with the study of the microorganisms which cause infectious diseases. It includes diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Microorganisms play a vital role in the field of biotechnology and its industrial applications. Recent research has increased in the field of diagnostic microbiology which is used for the diagnosis of infectious diseases. Medical microbiology also involves the study of beneficial microbes which is helpful in combating infectious diseases and promoting health.

Plant Pathology:

Plant pathology includes the investigation of pathogen distinguishing proof, sickness etiology, malady cycles, financial effect, plant infection the study of disease transmission, plant ailment obstruction, how plant illnesses influence people and creatures, pathosystemhereditary qualities, and administration of plant ailments. It is the logical investigation of ailments in plants caused by pathogens (irresistible life forms) and natural conditions. Organisms that reason, irresistible sickness incorporate growths, oomycetes, microscopic organisms, infections, viroids, infection like creatures, phytoplasmas, protozoa, nematodes and parasitic plants. It additionally interfaces, learning from other logical fields, for example, mycology, microbiology, virology, organic chemistry, bio-informatics, and so on.

Molecular Plant Pathology:

Molecular Plant Pathology depicts how pathogens cause ailment, including investigation of the sub-atomic motioningbetween plant, pathogens and qualities. Sub-atomic plant pathology can be abused to control infection and along these lines augment edit yield. It covers the three primary territories of plant pathology: how pathogens cause sickness; (the subatomic flagging that happens amongst plant and pathogen); how plants oppose illness (what is thought about obstruction qualities, apoptosis, and foundational obtained opposition).

Chemical pathology:

Chemical pathology is the study and investigation of the biochemical bodily fluids such as blood, urine and cerebro-spinal fluids. By understanding how and where the body’s chemistry or process has changed, one can understand the cause of disease and it can be easily diagnosed and monitored. Chemical pathology is one of the best fields which bring together science and medicine.

Transfusion medicine:

Transfusion medicine is the therapeutic application of transfusion science and the appropriate use of transfusion therapy to treat patients with a variety of conditions including cancer and leukemia. Consultants in Transfusion Medicine are generally trained in collecting, separating and storing blood and its components, donor management, patient care, stem cell collection, cellular therapy, and coagulation.

Molecular Pathology:

Molecular pathology can be defined as one of the multi-disciplinary fields that focuses on the disease at the submicroscopic as well as molecular level. It deals with the study and examination of the types of molecules present in the tissues or organs of the body. It is also called as the combination of both clinical and anatomical pathology. Some of the most widely used techniques in molecular pathology are PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Karyotype imaging of chromosomes, DNA Microarrays etc.

Gynecologic Pathology:

Gynecologic Pathology is a medical sub-specialty which deals with the study and diagnosis of diseases involving the female genital tract. Gynecology originates from the Greek words “Gyno” meaning “woman” and “logos” meaning “study”. Medical or surgical therapies are considered for treatment of diseases involving the female reproductive system. A gynecologist performs operations such as Hysterectomy, Tubal Ligation, and Oophorectomy. Gynecologic cancer is cancer in ovary, uterus, vagina, vulva or cervix; extensive training is given to the specialists in the diagnosis and treatment. Obstetrics deals with the care of pregnant women throughout the course of pregnancy and childbirth. Both these fields related to female health with advancements are proving to be more effective and a ray of hope to all the women.

Pathology Case reports:

A case report is a detailed report on the side effects, signs, determination, treatment and follow-up of an individual patient. Pathology Case reports may contain a statistic profile of the patient, however, as a rule portrays an uncommon or novel event. Some case reports likewise contain a literature review of other recorded cases.

Cytopathology:

Cytopathology is used to help in the diagnosis of cancer, additionally helps in the analysis of certain infectious diseases and other provocative conditions. Cancer Cytopathology is utilized on tests of free cells or tissue parts, rather than histopathology, which concentrates entire tissues. Cytopathologic tests are some of the time called smear tests on the grounds that the specimens might be spread over a glass magnifying lens slide for ensuing recoloring and infinitesimal examination. In any case, cytology tests might be set up in different ways, including cytocentrifugation. Diverse sorts of smear tests may likewise be utilized for tumor determination. In this sense, it is named a cytological smear.

Histopathology:

Histopathology, the minute investigation of natural tissues influenced by infection, can be exceptionally helpful in making a solution and in deciding the seriousness of debilitated tissues and cells and prognosis of a condition. It is used for the distinguishing proof of various effects of ailments on body tissues and perceives tumor. Histopathology units are found in many healing facilities and there are likewise autonomous private research centers.

Renal and Urinary tract Pathology:

The renal pathology research findings are associated with light microscopy, electron microscopy, and immunofluorescence obtain the accurate diagnosis. Renal Pathology or kidney pathology covers the topics toxic tubular necrosis, renal carcinomas, Diabetic glomerulosclerosis and other kidney related diseases examined under a microscope or molecular testing. Renal pathology in Nephrology, toxins, tumors and thePathology of lupus glomerulonephritis is also very important to research topics for renal pathology. Medical renal diseases may affect the glomerulus, the tubules, and interstitium, the vessels, or a combination of these compartments.

Cardio Pathology:

Cardio Pathology refers to any disease of the Heart. Major Heart Disorders include Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Coronary Vascular Disease (CVD), Coronary Muscular Disease (Cardiomyopathy) and Arrhythmia. Heart Failure is a pathophysiologic state where the heart fails to pump blood in accordance with the requirement of metabolizing the tissues. To maintain the pumping of the heart in such cases, compensatory mechanisms which increase cardiac muscle mass and blood volume are employed. Imaging techniques such as ECG and chest radiography are carried out to know the extent of the diseased condition of the heart. Treatment to manage and cure heart diseases includes Pharmacologic and Non- Pharmacologic Therapies and even surgical treatment options are available. A key to maintaining a healthy heart is to keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control and following good lifestyle habits.

Flow cytometry and immunocytochemistry:

In biochemistry, immunostaining is any use of an antibody-based method to detect a specific protein in a sample. The term "immunostaining" was originally used to refer to the immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections, as first described by Albert Coons in 1941. However, immunostaining now encompasses a broad range of techniques used in histology, cell biology, and molecular biology that use antibody-based staining methods.

Digital Pathology and e-Pathology:

Digital Pathology and e-Pathology e-Pathology is defining the new paradigm of anatomic pathology. Telepathology image-based information sent to the far distance from telecommunication technology for research analysis in both academic and business sides. e-Pathology is a complete scan of a microscopic glass slide and the viewing of the Slide on a computer monitor through a digital software system. The researchers in pathology look beyond the Advancements in diagnostic pathology by using the automated image analysis. The global digital pathology market, valued at $1.98 billion in 2012, is estimated to reach $5.7 billion by 2020. The Association of Digital Pathology is the main Association in Digital pathology field and conducts annual Pathology meetings. Vientiane, Leica, Philips, GE Healthcare are the main competitors for Digital Pathology software updates and new releases.

Cerebro-Vascular Pathology:

Cerebro-Vascular Pathology is the disorders that affect the brain and lead to unconsciousness or altered consciousness. The state of Coma occurs when the human brain is no longer alert due to brain injury, brain cancer, stroke, epilepsy, cerebral palsy or brain infections. Traumatic Brain Injury occurs when some external force injures the brain and leads to intracranial injury and causes severe brain trauma. Brian function is either permanently or temporarily impaired in such cases. Hematoma, focal lesions, and cerebral laceration are some of the notable pathologies of the brain following a traumatic brain injury. Studies on Brain hemodynamics currently include developing models to relate neural activity with the amount of blood and oxygen flow to the brain tissues and thus developing improved technologies such as Brain Oxygenation Dependent MRI and other networks. Imaging biomarkers are available for Alzheimer’s disease which assesses the pathologies of certain accumulated toxic or mutated bio-products in the brain.

Pediatric pathology:

Pediatric pathology is the sub-specialty of surgical pathology which deals with the study, diagnosis, and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of children and infants. It includes diagnosis of diseases that impact the normal growth and development of the children starting from the embryonic stage to the adolescence. It also covers the spectrum of disorders of early development which includes embryology, placentology, and teratology.

Dermatopathology:

Dermatopathology is a combination of dermatology and pathology which focus on the study of cutaneous disease at the microscopic and molecular level. Sometimes dermatologists need to do skin biopsy, which is examined under the microscope to find out exactly the cause of disease. Biopsies also need specialized testing like immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, electron microscope, flow chemistry and molecular pathogenic analysis. Dermatopathology cases may sometimes include melanoma, and other skin disorders, infectious and pediatric diseases.

Veterinary pathology:

Veterinary pathologists are specialists of veterinary solution who invest huge energy in the determination of ailments through the examination of animal tissue and body fluids. Other than the finding of the sicknesses in sustenance making animals, accomplice animals, zoo animals and common life, veterinary pathologists furthermore have a basic part in cure exposure and prosperity and sensible research.

Nanotechnology in Pathology:

Nanotechnology is observed to be an eventual fate of pathology since the irresistible operators are not as much as tiny in a measure so to find them at the soonest is an incredible test looked by pathologists and to beat these obstacles analysts are working with Nano-technologist to brilliant up against the fate of Pathology.

Radiation pathology:

Radiation pathology deals with the examination of changes in tissues due to their exposure to ionizing radiations. Radiation plays an important part in the multidisciplinary management of head and neck cancer and is associated with acute and late effects in the irradiated tissues, which in turn affect the quality of life. The capacity to anticipate and recognize ordinary tissue reactions may make ready towards the proper and the auspicious administration of these sequels.

Microbial Pathology:

Microbial pathology-the investigation of the sub-atomic instruments utilized by organisms to cause infection in people and creatures. Bacterial, protozoan, vegetation and irresistible specialist pathogens have developed a decent type of instruments to determine themselves inside the host and pick up supplements that conjointly cause mischief and infection. Microbial Pathogenesis is the investigation of the atomic systems utilized by microorganisms to cause ailments in people and creatures. Bacterial, protozoan, parasitic and viral pathogens have developed a wide assortment of instruments to build up themselves in the host and pick up supplements, which likewise cause harm and malady. Different systems of pathogenesis incorporate host guard avoidance.

Oncopathology:

Oncopathology is a branch of Cytopathology which is identified with oncology. The branch of medication, arrangements with revolution, assurance, and treatment of malignancy are oncology. Changes in the association of ailment are extremely essential so on pathologists should be invigorated about the latest progression. The oncopathologist are stressed over the etiology and course of human threat and its assurance and avoidance. The goal of Cancer Cytopathology is to give a discourse to the exchanging of information among oncopathologists.

Bacteriology:

Bacteria are single cellular microorganisms that lack a nuclear membrane and are divided by binary fission. The study of bacteria called as bacteriology. Bacteriological study helps in the field of agriculture, or soil, bacteriology; clinical diagnostic bacteriology; industrial bacteriology; marine bacteriology; public-health bacteriology; sanitary, or hygienic, bacteriology; and systematic bacteriology. Major researches in this field help in development of many useful vaccines. The major advantages are the discovery of antibiotics that are helpful in the diagnosis of various types of disease. Recombinant bacteria are useful in bacteriologic research to manufacture biomolecules (e.g., interferon) needed for research and patient care.

Virology:

Virology is the study of viruses, about the nucleic acid and protein that are responsible for their replication in plants, animals and humans. It reveals about the study of their distribution, biochemistry, about their histology, ecology and clinical aspects of the virus. It is the scientific discipline concerned with the viruses, physiology, molecular biology and viral diseases along with their causal agents. The Cells effected by viruses and the changes in its response to the virus lead to the manifestations of viral disease.

Clinical Aspects of Bacterial Infection:

Clinical aspects or analysis of bacterial diseases and Clinical bacteriology supports the diagnosis of diseases of different types of clinical methods. There are different types of specimens that are used in case report in clinical pathology. They are blood, urine, sputum, feces, and other body fluids, which deals with the health care, especially the diagnosis and treatment of different types of disorders in our body.

Pathogenesis:

Pathogenesis is the term used to describe the origin and development of a disease. It is determined by the balance between host and virus. The pathogenesis of infectious diseases describe the mechanisms of its development, progression, and either persist or is resolved. To understand the pathogenesis of an infectious disease at the cellular and molecular levels is difficult for discovering, developing, and implementing methods to prevent infection, and to improve patient outcomes after treatment.

Breast Pathology:

Bosom growths can be separated into two fundamental all-encompassing gatherings: the carcinomas and the sarcomas. Carcinomas are diseases that emerge from the epithelial part of the bosom. The epithelial segment is comprised of the cells that line the labels and terminal conduits; under ordinary conditions, these epithelial cells are in charge of making milk. Carcinomas contain most by far of all bosom tumors, and will be additionally talked about underneath. Sarcomas are uncommon malignancies that emerge from the stromal (connective tissue) segments of the bosom. These stromal part cells incorporate myofibroblasts and vein cells, and growths emerging from these "strong" cells incorporate phyllodes tumors and Angiosarcoma. Sarcomas represent less than 1% of essential bosom tumors.

Liver Pathology:

Histological examinations of liver biopsy before treatment indicated amassing of fat inside the hepatocytes, bile pipe endothelium and epithelium and the kupffer cells which contains the entry macrophages. The liver fills in as the filtration ground of ingested intestinal luminal substance which is especially powerless to microbial antigens.