First Graduates of the Certificate in Molecular Cervical Cytopathology

Published: 21 Jun, 2023

First Graduates of the Certificate in Molecular Cervical Cytopathology

Congratulations to Ita Nolan, Elaine Hayes, and Joanna Kakolewska, the first graduates of the Certificate in Molecular Cervical Cytopathology (Level 9) programme jointly developed and delivered by the School of Biological, Health, and Sports Sciences, and the Cellular and Molecular Cytopathology Training School at the Coombe Hospital in partnership with CervicalCheck. This CPD programme provides specialist training to facilitate the extended role of Medical Scientists in Molecular Cervical Cytopathology to meet the skills needs for the cytopathology cervical screening programme. Associate Professor Mary Hunt, Head of School, acknowledged the leadership of Professor John O'Leary and the great work and dedication of Dr. Jan Guerin, Alison Malkin, and Helen Keegan in bringing this programme to fruition. The School looks forward to continued collaborations with the Coombe Hospital in expanding its portfolio of advanced practice programmes for Medical Scientists to meet the needs of the Profession and advances in healthcare delivery.