The First Scientific Symposium of the Iraqi Society for Histopathologists
February 4, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading
Event Information
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Baghdad College of Medicine, Hall No. 11
The Iraqi Society for Histopathologists proudly presents its first scientific symposium, bringing together leading experts in diagnostic pathology to discuss key topics in histopathology, quality assurance, and modern diagnostic practices.
Speakers
Prof. Mohammed Al-Qurtas MBChB, FIBMS (Pathology), IFCAP Consultant Histopathologist Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad
Dr. Nada A. S. Al-Alwan MD, PhD (Pathology) Emeritus Professor Baghdad College of Medicine
Dr. Nazar Jabbar Metib MBChB, FIBMS Consultant Histopathologist Karbala Health Office Program Director, Arab Board of Pathology
Dr. Ibtisam Hussein Azeez Al-Obaidi MBChB, FICMS (Pathology) MSc, Swiss Medical School CAP Laboratory Auditor
Dr. Ameer Dhahir Hameedi FICMS (Pathology) Assistant Professor College of Medicine, University of Baghdad
Dr. Thaeer Jawad Kadhim Altaee MBChB, FIBMS (Pathology), IFCAP Consultant Histopathologist Ashur University, College of Medicine
Scientific Program
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome Address Dr. Mohammed Al-Qurtas
09:15 – 09:35 Developing National Control Programs for the Leading Cancers in Iraq: The Role of Pathologists (WHO Perspective) Dr. Nada A. S. Al-Alwan
09:35 – 10:00 Review of Selected Interesting Cases from Daily Practice Dr. Nazar Jabbar Metib
10:00 – 10:30 Discussion
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:20 Building Confidence in Immunohistochemistry: Validation as a Quality Improvement Tool Dr. Ibtisam Hussein Azeez Al-Obaidi
11:20 – 11:40 Implementation of Digital Pathology in Academic and Routine Practice Dr. Ameer Dhahir Hameedi
11:40 – 12:00 Evaluation of Breast Specimens After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Dr. Thaeer Jawad Kadhim Altaee
