The 18th Bryan Warren School of Pathology
Gastrointestinal pathology
27-28 June 2026, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (in-person) and Online (virtual)
WELCOME
We are delighted to invite you to the 18th Bryan Warren School of Pathology, taking place on June 27–28, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available.
This year, we proudly present a focused exploration of Gastrointestinal Pathology, a field of growing importance and complexity. The school is organized in collaboration with the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology (BDIAP) and the Association of Basic Medical Sciences of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, continuing our tradition of excellence in pathology education.
We are honored to welcome two distinguished keynote speakers: Professor Neil A. Shepherd, Gloucestershire Cellular Pathology Laboratory, UK; Professor Marco Novelli, University College London and HCA Laboratories, UK; and Professor Manuel Rodriguez-Justo, Consultant in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology at UCLH and Professor of Pathology at UCL-Cancer Institute. They are internationally recognized experts in gastrointestinal pathology and will share critical updates, diagnostic insights, and practical approaches that promise to enrich your clinical and academic practice.
Whether you’re a seasoned specialist, a resident in training, or a curious student, this event offers a vibrant educational environment designed to inspire and elevate. Join us for two days of learning, networking, and discovery in the heart of Sarajevo – or from the comfort of your own home.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be another unforgettable edition of BWSP.
ORGANIZED BY
British Division of International Academy of Pathology
Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIH
LOCAL ORGANIZERS
FACULTY
Professor Neil A. Shepherd
Professor of Gastrointestinal Pathology and Consultant Histopathologist, Gloucestershire Cellular Pathology Laboratory, Cheltenham General Hospital, UK
Professor Neil Shepherd is Professor of Gastrointestinal (GI) Pathology at Gloucestershire Cellular Pathology Laboratory, based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. He is a specialised GI pathologist and has had wide-ranging involvement in national and international GI pathological education, training, research, audit, publishing and service provision. He has given more than 150 invited lectures at national & international symposia on GI pathology. He is Editor of Morson & Dawson’s Gastrointestinal Pathology, the flagship UK textbook of GI pathology and Associate Editor for GI pathology for Histopathology, the leading UK journal for Cellular Pathology. He has written seven other books, 40 chapters and more than 200 original articles & reviews. He is a past President, former General Secretary and current Councillor of the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology.
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Professor Marco Novelli
Professor of Gastrointestinal Pathology, University College London; Consultant Histopathologist, HCA Laboratories, London, UK
Professor Novelli is widely recognized for his contributions to colorectal tumorigenesis, Barrett’s oesophagus, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. His extensive publication record includes landmark studies on clonality, field cancerization, and diagnostic biomarkers in GI pathology. He has also played a key role in national guidelines and the UK Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
Professor Manuel Rodriguez-Justo
Consultant in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology at UCLH and Professor of Pathology at UCL-Cancer Institute.
Manuel has implemented molecular pathways in Gastrointestinal cancers, particularly in colorectal cancer and co-author of national UK guidelines for implementation of biomarker testing in Upper GI Cancers. Prof Rodriguez-Justo is actively involved in applications of AI to Digital Pathology through academic and industry collaborations. He has published more than 200 original papers in GI pathology and haematopathology. Manuel is the current Treasurer of the British Division of the IAP (BDIAP) and Chair of the Pathology Section of the BSG (British Society of Gastroenterology) and also associated editor of Disease of Colon & Rectum and Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
DATE AND VENUE
27-28 June 2026
In-person:
Sarajevo School of Science and Technology
Hrasnička cesta 3a
Ilidža, Sarajevo
Bosnia and Hezegovina
Online (virtual):
Zoom platform
PROGRAM
| Time | Title / Topic | Speaker(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 27 June 2026 | |||
| 09:00–09:05 | Opening Address | — | 5 min |
| 09:05–09:45 | Oesophageal biopsies: oesophagitis and Barrett’s oesophagus | Prof. N. A. Shepherd | 40 min |
| 09:45–10:30 | Macroscopic assessment, staging and prognostication of oesophageal and gastric cancer | Prof. M. R. Novelli | 45 min |
| 10:30–11:00 | Gastric biopsies: gastritis and neoplastic mimics | Prof. M. Rodriguez-Justo | 30 min |
| 11:00–11:20 | Coffee Break ☕ | — | 20 min |
| 11:20–11:50 | Controversies & conundra of duodenal biopsy pathology | Prof. N. A. Shepherd | 30 min |
| 11:50–12:20 | Infectious disease pathology in the GI tract | Prof. M. R. Novelli | 30 min |
| 12:20–13:00 | Lymphomas of the gut and their mimics | Prof. M. Rodriguez-Justo | 40 min |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch Break 🍛🍚🍨🥗 | — | 60 min |
| 14:00–14:30 | Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the gut | Prof. N. A. Shepherd | 30 min |
| 14:30–15:00 | Stromal tumours in the gut: from molecules to management | Prof. M. R. Novelli | 30 min |
| 15:00–15:30 | The appendix: the clandestine troublemaker of the GI tract | Prof. M. Rodriguez-Justo | 30 min |
| 15:30–15:50 | Tea Break 🫖 | — | 20 min |
| 15:50–17:00 | Slide seminar: Oesophageal and gastric pathology | Profs. N. A. Shepherd, M. R. Novelli & M. Rodriguez-Justo | 70 min |
| Sunday, 28 June 2026 | |||
| 09:00–09:40 | The pathology of inflammatory bowel disease | Prof. M. R. Novelli | 40 min |
| 09:40–10:10 | Colorectal polyps and polyposis syndromes | Prof. M. Rodriguez-Justo | 30 min |
| 10:10–11:00 | Macroscopic assessment, staging and prognostication of colorectal cancer | Prof. N. A. Shepherd | 50 min |
| 11:00–11:20 | Coffee Break ☕ | — | 20 min |
| 11:20–11:50 | The anus: an important but often neglected area of GI pathology | Prof. M. R. Novelli | 30 min |
| 11:50–13:00 | Slide seminar: Intestinal pathology | Profs. N. A. Shepherd, M. R. Novelli & M. Rodriguez-Justo | 70 min |
| 13:00–14:00 | The GI Pathology Quiz | Profs. N. A. Shepherd, M. R. Novelli & M. Rodriguez-Justo | 60 min |
| 14:00 | Finish | — | — |
Register Now
Secure your spot for BWSP 2026 – Early Bird ends April 15, 2026!
What’s Included
- ✅ Access to lectures and slide seminars
- ✅ Lunch on Saturday
- ✅ Coffee and tea breaks (Sat and Sun)
- ✅ Dinner and networking party (Saturday)
- ✅ Certificate of attendance (Accreditation application submitted)
- ✅ Unlimited access to video lectures
