Hands-on Workshop on Liquid Based Cytology

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Event Name

Hands-on Workshop

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Organizing Department/Institution/Committee/Others

Department of Pathology, AIMS., BG Nagara

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Type of Event

Hands-on Workshop on Liquid Based Cytology

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Level of Event

Institutional

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Collaboration/Accreditation of any

In association with Hemogenomics

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Date/s and Duration

18th September 2025  (One Day)

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Venue

Demonstration room – 1, Dept. of Pathology

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Details of delegates/ target audience

Staffs & Postgraduate students of pathology & OBG department & technical staffs

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Total Number of delegates/audience attended

30

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Objective/s of the Event

·  To create awareness about Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) and its applications.

·  To understand the importance of cervical cancer screening and early detection.

·  To compare conventional Pap smear with LBC and highlight its advantages.

·  To demonstrate the principles, workflow, and operation of LBC.

·  To provide practical exposure through slides and video demonstration.

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Brief Report of the Event (in about 200 words)

The Department of Pathology, AIMS, BG Nagara, organized a hands-on workshop on Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) on 18th September 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The session was delivered by Ms. Shweta Singh, Product Manager, Hemogenomics.

The workshop began with a welcome address by Dr. Abhishek M. G., Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, who emphasized the significance of newer cytological techniques in diagnostic pathology. Ms. Shweta Singh introduced the topic with an overview of cervical cancer, its incidence, and the critical role of early detection in reducing morbidity and mortality. She discussed various screening methods, focusing on the limitations of the conventional Pap smear and the advantages of LBC.

A detailed explanation of Thin Prep technology, workflow, and the operational aspects of the LBC machine was provided. A video demonstration further enhanced participants’ understanding, and pre-prepared Pap slides were shown to highlight the clarity and uniformity of LBC smears.

The workshop was attended by faculty, postgraduate students, and laboratory staff, who actively participated and clarified their queries. The session effectively combined theoretical knowledge with practical demonstration, enriching the audience’s understanding of LBC as a modern diagnostic tool. The event concluded with a vote of thanks to the guest.

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Feedback Analysis (Brief)

The participants found the workshop on Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) highly informative and well-structured. They appreciated the balanced approach of combining theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations. The video presentation and demonstration of pre-prepared Pap slides were particularly valued, as they provided clarity on the workflow and advantages of LBC over conventional methods. Faculty and postgraduate students noted that the session improved their understanding of modern cytological techniques and enhanced their diagnostic perspective. Overall, the feedback was very positive, with participants expressing interest in more such hands-on training sessions in the future.

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Outcome

The workshop enhanced the knowledge of faculty, postgraduate students, and technical staff on Liquid Based Cytology (LBC). Participants gained a clear understanding of the principles, workflow, and advantages of LBC over conventional Pap smears. The hands-on demonstration and slide review improved practical skills, enabling participants to appreciate the clarity and diagnostic accuracy of LBC. The session successfully fostered interactive learning and motivated participants to adopt modern cytological techniques in diagnostic practice.