Cytology for anatomic pathologists and histology for clinical pathologists - correlations and follow-up between cytology and histology

In-depth training in canine and feline cytology for anatomical pathologists and histology for clinical pathologists. This training aims to correlate cytology for anatomic pathologists and histology for clinical pathologists, trainees, early-career pathologists and others. Topics include sample collection, slide preparation, and staining, followed by the general approach to a cytology and histology slide, including artifact, non-cellular “background”, and difference in color between cytology and H&E stains. Examples of inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic lesions will be provided. The training will have several case discussions. At the end of the training, veterinary anatomical and clinical pathologists will be able:

• To know tips for writing cytology report and comments
• To correctly diagnose cytology and histology specimens
• To know the correlations between cytology and histology findings, to diagnose tumors, as well as the news and updates in cytology and anatomic pathology of tumors in dogs and cats
• To know how to interpret the results of cytological analysis and to correlate them with the results of histopathology.

To improve their knowledge in cytology and histopathology.

Veterinarians specialized in anatomic pathology and in clinical pathology

Veterinary students of the DESV in anatomic pathology and in clinical pathology

Veterinary Residents in Anatomic Pathology Training and in Clinical Pathology Training

8:30-9:00                   Welcome

Day 1 – Morning (9:00 – 12:00)

Lecture 1                     9:00-9:30    The art and science of cytology reporting - Dr. Cian

Practical workshop    9:30 - 10:30 Case discussion 1 - bridges between cytology and histology – Dr. Soetard and Dr. Reyes-Gomez

Break                          10:30-11:00

Lecture 2                     11:00-12:00 Lymphoma and Mast cell tumours in Dogs: a cytology–histology comparison and current controversies - Dr. Cian and Dr. Rasotto

Day 1 – Afternoon (14:00 – 18:00)

Lecture 3                     14:00-15:00 Soft tissue and melanocytic tumours: a cytology–histology comparison and key diagnostic challenges - Dr. Cian and Dr. Rasotto

Practical workshop    15:00-16:00 Case discussion 2 – Dr. Soetard and Dr. Reyes-Gomez

Break                          16:00-16:16:30

Lecture 4                    16:30-17:30 Bridging the gap: using histologic principles to refine cytologic diagnosis of epithelial skin tumours – Dr. Cian and Dr. Rasotto

Practical workshop    17:30-18:00 Case discussion 3 – Dr. Soetard and Dr. Reyes-Gomez

Organizing Committee

 Jérôme Abadie (Oniris)

Laetitia Jaillardon (Oniris)

Nathalie Cordonnier (ENVA)

Anne-Laure Bauchet (SFAPV)

Ève Laloy (SFAPV)

Stéphanie Muller (SFAPV)

The registration fee includes training fees, lunches on site, coffee breaks, seminar materials. 

Travel expenses, accommodation, and other meals not specified in the program are NOT included in these costs.

Particular importance is placed on welcoming people with disabilities.

Please inform the person managing your training program, who will then notify our disability liaison at Oniris VetAgroBio.

Speakers

Dr. Francesco Cian, DipECVCP (BattLab/LABOKLIN, Coventry, UK)

Dr. Roberta Rasotto (DWR Veterinary Specialists Histopathology Consultant, Vicenza, Italy)

Dr. Nicolas Soetart, DipECVCP (LabOniris, Oniris, Nantes, France)

Dr. Edouard Reyes-Gomez (ENVA, Maisons-Alfort, France)

The registration fee is 300 euros.

The registration fee is 50 euros for residents from other countries upon presentation of a certificate.

The registration fee is 25 euros for residents from other countries, who attend the RESIDENT DAY on Wednesday 16 September 2026 upon presentation of a certificate and registration: https://www.esvp-ecvp-estp-congress.eu/

 Full payment for the training is required upon receipt of the invoice.

Registration fees are not required for French DESV-AP students.