The 9th Bosnian Turkish Cytopathology School
Lung Cytopathology
31st May 2025
Online Event
WELCOME
Dear colleagues and friends,
We are delighted to invite you to the 9th Bosnian-Turkish School of Cytopathology, taking place online on May 31st, 2025. This educational event is the result of a continued and fruitful collaboration between the Turkish Division of the International Academy of Pathology (TDIAP), the Turkish Society of Cytopathology, and the Association of Basic Medical Sciences of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This year’s School will spotlight lung cytopathology, a dynamic area where precision diagnostics and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential. The program will feature expert cytopathologists and radiologists from Turkey, who will guide us through key topics ranging from routine respiratory cytology to complex diagnostic challenges, incorporating radiologic correlation for a more holistic understanding of pulmonary lesions.
Designed for pathology residents, junior specialists, clinicians, and radiologists, the sessions will offer practical insights, interactive discussions, and real-case examples to bridge the gap between cytology, imaging, and clinical decision-making.
We warmly welcome your participation and look forward to an engaging exchange of knowledge and experience. Let’s come together once again to learn, connect, and advance the practice of cytopathology in the region and beyond.
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Prof. Işınsu Kuzu, M.D., Ph.D.
President of the Turkish Division of the International Academy of Pathology (TDIAP)
Semir Vranic, M.D., Ph.D.
College of Medicine, Qatar University and Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faruk Skenderi, M.D., Ph.D.
Sarajevo School of Science and Technology and Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Irem Onur, M.D.
President-Elect of the Turkish Society of Cytopathology
FOUNDER AND HONORARY PRESIDENT
Sitki Tuzlali, MD, PhD
LOCAL ORGANIZERS
Merima Hadžić, MSc
SPEAKERS
Çisel Aydın Meriçöz, MD
Koç University, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Pathology. İstanbul, Türkiye
Dr. Olcay Kurtulan, MD
Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology. Ankara, Türkiye
Prof. Koray Güven, MD
Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Department of Radiology. Maslak Acıbadem Hospital. Interventional Radiology. İstanbul, Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. İrem Onur, MD
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Department of Medical Pathology, Division of Cytopathology. İstanbul, Türkiye
Prof. Pınar Uyar Göçün, MD
Gazi University, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Pathology. Ankara, Türkiye
Tuğba Taşkın Türkmenoğlu, MD
Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Pathology. Ankara, Türkiye
Rana Ramazanoğlu, MD
Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Department of Pathology, Division of Cytopathology. İstanbul, Türkiye
Prof. Zeynep Hande Turna, MD
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology. İstanbul, Türkiye
Prof. Serpil Dizbay Sak, MD
Ankara University, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Pathology. Ankara, Türkiye
Prof. Umberto Malapelle, Ph.D.
University Federico II of Naples, Chair of Predictive Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Deposito of Public Health. Naples, Italy
PROGRAM
| Time (CET) | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08.30 – 09.00 | Welcome and Introduction to the 9th Bosnian-Turkish Cytopathology School (Organizers) |
| 09.00 – 09.40 | Lung cytologic sample techniques, preparation methods and rapid on-site assessment of adequacy (Dr. Çisel Aydın Meriçöz) |
| 09.40 – 10.10 | Overview of the 2021 WHO reporting system for lung cytopathology (Dr. Olcay Kurtulan) |
| 10.10 – 10.30 | Radiographic assessment of pulmonary nodules: what information can it give us? (Dr. Koray Güven) |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Q&A |
| 10.45 – 11.00 | Break☕ |
| 11.00 – 11.40 | FNA cytopathology of non-small cell lung carcinoma: review with cases (Dr. İrem Onur) |
| 11.40 – 12.20 | FNA cytopathology of neuroendocrine neoplasms of the lung: review with cases (Dr. Pınar Uyar Göçün) |
| 12.20 – 12.35 | Q&A |
| 12.35 – 13.15 | Lunch break 🍛🍚🍨🥗 |
| 13.35 – 14.05 | FNA cytopathology of metastatic tumors to the lung: review with cases (Dr. Tuğba Taşkın Türkmenoğlu) |
| 14.05 – 14.45 | Use of immunohistochemistry in lung cytopathology (Dr. Rana Ramazanoğlu) |
| 14.45 – 15.00 | Q&A |
| 15.00 – 15.15 | Break☕ |
| 15.15 – 16.15
|
Molecular Pathology Panel
Role of predictive biomarker testing including liquid biopsy in the diagnosis and treatment of lung neoplasms |
| A journey from molecular diagnosis to clinical outcomes in lung cancer treatment (Dr. Zeynep Hande Turna) | |
| Pathologists determining treatment: Therapeutic targets in pulmonary carcinoma (Dr. Serpil Dizbay Sak) | |
| Predictive molecular pathology in cytopathology: a case series (Dr. Umberto Malapelle) | |
| 16.15 – 16.30 | Q&A |
| 16.30 | Closing |
REGISTRATION
Early registration: until 30 April, 2025.
- Specialists/Consultants: free
- Residents/Trainees: free
- Students: free
Late registration: 1-27 May, 2025.
- Specialists/Consultants: 35 EUR
- Residents/Trainees: 25 EUR
- Students: 15 EUR
A certificate of attendance, specifying the participants’ status (title) with 10 CPD points, will be issued.
Recorded sessions will be accessible to participants for two months following the course.
NEWS
9th Bosnian-Turkish Cytopathology School: Lung Cytopathology Online Event on May 31, 2025
The Association of Basic Medical Sciences of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with the Turkish Division of the International Academy of Pathology (TDIAP) and the Turkish Society of Cytopathology, is pleased to announce the 9th Bosnian-Turkish Cytopathology School. The event will be held online on May 31, 2025, focusing on the latest advancements in lung cytopathology.
The event will feature expert presentations from renowned cytopathologists and radiologists, including:
- Dr Çisel Aydın Meriçöz (Koç University, Istanbul)
- Prof. Koray Güven (Acıbadem University, Istanbul)
- Assoc. Prof. İrem Onur (Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa)
- Prof. Umberto Malapelle (University Federico II of Naples, Italy)
Key topics include:
- Practical approaches in respiratory cytology
- Cytologic diagnosis of pulmonary nodules
- Integration of radiologic findings in pulmonary cytopathology
Join us to gain practical insights and engage in discussions designed to enhance diagnostic skills and clinical decision-making.
For more details and registration, please visit the official event page.