1. Pathological Society
Second Summer School
Molecular pathology for the uninitiated:
a conceptual practical guide
Department of Pathology St Catherine’s College
University of Cambridge
September 1st to 4th 2008
Organised by Andrew Wyllie, Peter Collins Peter Hall
This 4 day residential course aims to answer the questions, what is molecular
pathology and how is it done? It will provide a concise and comprehensive introduction
to the basic principles of molecular pathology for pathologists of all levels (junior and
senior) as well as others including biomedical scientists. It is especially aimed at those
without prior experience or detailed knowledge in this area.
Teaching will be in the form of lectures, small group sessions, demonstrations and
practical laboratory sessions. It will cover, in a structured manner, a comprehensive
range of basic techniques and their applications in