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From the Josep Carreras Institute we coordinate The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Project on Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in USA, and lead by Dr. Manel Esteller. The goal of the TCGA CUP project is to reach 500 cases of CUPs where we will perform DNA sequencing, copy-number, expression and DNA methylation analyses for each sample. We will be the core reception lab of all the samples.  Regarding biological samples, in addition to…

How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu? By Rachael Rettner – Senior Writer Editor’s note: Updated March 6 with the latest information on COVID-19.  The new coronavirus outbreak has made headlines in recent weeks, but there’s another viral epidemic hitting countries around the world: flu season. But how do these viruses compare, and which one is really more worrisome? So far, the new coronavirus has led to more than 100,000 illnesses and more than 3,000 deaths worldwide. But…

Contigo Healthcare are recruiting consultants, doctors and nurses into hospitals throughout the UK & Ireland. There are plenty opportunities available for those who already work here and those who have a keen interest in relocating to the NHS, HSE or UK Private Healthcare.  Candidates should be specialise in the following: Medicine, A&E, Surgery, Anaesthetics, Women & Children, Mental Health, Oncology, Pathology, Radiology & General Practice. Benefits Salary – Upto £130,000 per annum (Depending on location, grade and experience) Holidays – 32 days…

The European Society of Pathology Quality Assurance (ESPQA) Foundation and KU Leuven EQA scheme coordination centre are happy to invite you to participate in the ESP Lung External Quality Assessment Scheme 2020. The program aims to ensure optimal accuracy and proficiency in biomarker testing in non-small cell lung cancer. All countries can participate in the scheme. Registrations for the different subschemes are now open. Please note that the registration deadline is February 14, 2020 Set up of the scheme:  …

The European Society of Pathology (ESP) is delighted to announce the Second European Society of Pathology Academy (ESPA), scheduled to take place from 20-23 June 2020 in Waterloo, Belgium. The ESP Academy Is an intensive, interactive four-day workshop designed to support early career pathologists advances research excellence and innovation among young pathologists and scientists in the field of human pathology provides solutions for building up a research strategy and academic career to become a leader in pathology identifies the best…