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Events
SBP Day of Culture:
A Global Exchange of Ideas and Impact
Monday, November 17, 2025
1pm – 5pm EDT Education
5:30 – 7:30pm EDT Social Event
Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA
Join us for the SBP Day of Culture, a dynamic, one-day professional event that centers voices from across the global pathology and laboratory medicine community. This powerful gathering brings together scientists, practitioners, and changemakers to explore shared experiences, collective challenges, and cross-continental solutions within the field.
ASCP is proud to co-host SBP’s Day of Culture (DOC) in Atlanta, November 17, 2025. Registration for SBP’s DOC is included as part of the ASCP 2025 Annual Meeting registration. Please select this option as an add-on when you register for ASCP 2025.
What to Expect: A Day of Insight, Innovation, and Inspiration
Keynote Address | “Resilience Over Resources – Thriving Beyond Challenges”
Kick off the day with a high-impact keynote that reframes limitations into opportunities. Learn how pathology professionals across the diaspora are driving innovation, even in under-resourced environments. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the strengths found in shared struggle—and how to apply them to advance your own practice and community.
Learning objectives
- Recognize common themes in pathology across the diaspora
- Distinguish under-resourced from underachieving
- Utilize the opportunities inherently available in our experiences
Kisha Mitchell Richards, MD
Director, Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
Yale New Haven Health
Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT
Society of Black Pathology Founding Member
Oral Presentations | Reports from Across the Diaspora
Hear from trailblazers making real progress on disparities in pathology and laboratory medicine. These 15-minute oral spotlights will showcase research, strategic projects, and on-the-ground efforts happening across multiple sectors of the diaspora. Be prepared to be inspired—and perhaps even find your next collaborator.
Panel Discussion | “Pathology and Laboratory Practice: Challenges and Opportunities Across the Diaspora”
This interactive panel dives deep into the systemic issues impacting quality care across diverse regions. With perspectives from multiple practice settings, this session will unpack common challenges and begin the essential work of mapping sustainable, collaborative solutions for the future.
Social Event | Connect, Celebrate, Collaborate
Wind down the day with a lively social reception. This is your chance to meet colleagues, network informally, and celebrate culture and connection within our professional community.
Why Attend?
- Explore how culture and context shape medical practice across the diaspora
- Engage in meaningful discussions about health equity and global collaboration
- Discover new perspectives and approaches to longstanding challenges
- Build relationships with colleagues from around the world
- Leave energized and equipped with actionable insights for your organization and community
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to all professionals connected to pathology and laboratory medicine, including:
- Pathologists
- Laboratory Scientists and Technicians
- Medical Laboratory Professionals
- Public Health Experts
- Educators and Researchers
- Healthcare Leaders and Policy Makers
- Students and Trainees in related fields
Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities
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Don’t miss this powerful day of professional development, cultural connection, and strategic collaboration.
More details on Registration coming soon!
