PathDay 2026

June 4, 2026 · Vancouver, BC · UBC Pathology Research Day

Our Department Research Day—bringing together students, staff, trainees, and faculty for presentations, posters, networking, and celebration.

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Event Hours
7:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Event Venues

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BC Cancer Research Centre View Map

Registration · Breakfast · Talks
Diamond Theatre, Boardroom, Lunchroom
675 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0B4

MSAC View Map

Posters · Lunch · Awards · Reception
2750 Heather St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4M2
PathDay participation
Key Dates & Deadlines
Stay on track with registration and submission deadlines.

Abstract Submission

Now open

Submit your research abstract for oral or poster presentation consideration.

Deadline: March 27, 2026
Submit Abstract

Event Registration

Now open

Register to attend PathDay 2026 and join our department community.

Deadline: May 29, 2026
Register

Abstract Book

Coming soon

View all accepted abstracts for PathDay 2026.

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2026 speakers
Featured Speakers
Confirmed speakers and keynote. Talk titles to be announced (TBA).
Headshot of Dr. Marcin Imieliński
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marcin Imieliński
Associate Professor, NYU · Director, Cancer Genetics & Genomics, Perlmutter Cancer Center
Talk Title: TBA
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Headshot of Dr. Eric McGinnis
Dr. Eric McGinnis
Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC · Hematopathologist, VGH
Talk Title: TBA
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Headshot of Dr. Natalie Prystajecky
Dr. Natalie Prystajecky
Clinical Associate Professor, UBC · Program Head, BCCDC PHL
Talk Title: TBA
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schedule
Event Schedule
A full day of presentations, networking, and celebration.

Times are in Pacific Time. Sessions are split between the BC Cancer Research Centre and MSAC; location headers are shown within the schedule.

Time Event
BC Cancer Research Centre · Lunch Room
7:30 am – 8:00 am Light Breakfast
BC Cancer Research Centre · Diamond Theatre
8:00 am – 8:10 am Welcome to PathDay 2026 & Land Acknowledgement — Dr. Gao
8:10 am – 9:00 am Trainee Presentations — Session I (moderated by: TBA)
  • 8:10 am to 8:20 am – TBA
  • 8:20 am to 8:30 am – TBA
  • 8:30 am to 8:40 am – TBA
  • 8:40 am to 8:50 am – TBA
  • 8:50 am to 9:00 am – TBA
9:00 am – 9:25 am PowerPitch Talks (moderated by: TBA)
BC Cancer Research Centre · Lunch Room
9:25 am – 9:35 am BREAK
BC Cancer Research Centre · Diamond Theatre
9:35 am – 10:30 am Keynote Speaker — TBA (moderated by: TBA)
10:30 am – 11:30 am Trainee Presentations — Session II (moderated by: TBA)
  • 10:30 am to 10:40 am – TBA
  • 10:40 am to 10:50 am – TBA
  • 10:50 am to 11:00 am – TBA
  • 11:00 am to 11:10 am – TBA
  • 11:10 am to 11:20 am – TBA
  • 11:20 am to 11:30 am – TBA
MSAC
11:40 am – 12:25 pm Networking for Trainees (Pre-registered Only)
11:55 am – 2:25 pm Lunch & Poster Presentations (Posters: 12:25 pm – 2:25 pm)
BC Cancer Research Centre · Diamond Theatre
2:35 pm – 3:05 pm Keynote Speaker — TBA (moderated by: TBA)
3:05 pm – 4:05 pm Trainee Presentations — Session III (moderated by: TBA)
  • 3:05 pm to 3:15 pm – TBA
  • 3:15 pm to 3:25 pm – TBA
  • 3:25 pm to 3:35 pm – TBA
  • 3:35 pm to 3:45 pm – TBA
  • 3:45 pm to 3:55 pm – TBA
  • 3:55 pm to 4:05 pm – TBA
4:05 pm – 4:35 pm Keynote Speaker — TBA (moderated by: TBA)
4:35 pm – 4:45 pm Closing Remarks — Co-Chairs (TBA)
MSAC
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Awards Ceremony & Reception
• BMLSc Awards (TBA)
• Noble Awards (TBA)
• Grad Program Awards (TBA)
• PathDay Trainee Awards (TBA)

Opportunity to Connect
committee
Event Committee
Meet the team bringing PathDay 2026 to life.

Dr. Andrew Minchinton

Co-Chair

Dr. Inna Sekirov

Co-Chair

Heather Cheadle

Event Coordinator

Donald Kinloch

Event Coordinator

Questions About PathDay?

Reach out for registration, abstract submissions, or general inquiries.

pathologyday@pathology.ubc.ca

We acknowledge with gratitude that we are gathering today on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the traditional territories they are joining from.