National Pathology Week – A day in the lab - Recording
Recorded: 4 November 2026
Choosing a career direction is hard when you can't see what the job actually involves. This webinar closes that gap.
You'll hear directly from trainee clinical scientists who have built careers in laboratory science, but did not discover the profession until her Master's, and whose path into the profession went through several hospitals and several very different roles before it clicked. Their message is simple: there's no single "right" way in, and every skill you pick up along the way counts.
Whether you're set on a career in laboratory medicine or simply curious about what's behind the lab door, this session will give you clarity, honest perspective, and a feel for a profession that quietly supports almost every area of modern healthcare.
Please note: There was an issue with the sound quality during the first presentation. Please refer to the transcript if needed.
Transcript - A day in the lab
Speakers
Eleanor Finnie
Francesca Ryan-Beswick
Georgia Pretlove-Smith
Michele Aguiar
National Pathology Week
Every November, the pathology community comes together to celebrate the people behind the diagnosis the scientists whose work in the laboratory shapes patient care every single day. National Pathology Week 2026 runs from 2-8 November, however we celebrate pathology week all month with different webinars. This year's theme, 'Welcome to the Lab', opening the door to what really goes on behind the scenes.
As proud members of the Pathology Alliance, LabMed is marking the week with a webinar that looks beyond the result on the page and asks what makes a test genuinely useful.
