Cells in Session | The International Academy of Cytology

The first sessions are announced below.
Access for IAC members only

Teaching art and science of cellular interpretation and exploring the fascinating world of cytomorphology

From residents, by residents

For the upcoming generation of cytopathologists and cytologists. Videos will be available for IAC members to view later.

An exciting new educational initiative of the Leaders of Future and the Cytotechnology Committees.

The “Cells in Session” is envisioned to be a series of monthly live, one-hour long web-based teaching sessions similar to our regular “Webinar” series. However, the emphasis will be placed on cytomorphology and related diagnostic issues. Cytopathology trainees and Cytotechnologists will exclusively present the series. Through illustrative case discussions and imagery, these sessions aim to refine diagnostic accuracy, strengthen interpretive confidence, and rekindle appreciation for the visual elegance of Cytology.

Session Moderators:

Dr. Ana Elisa Teles, MD, Chair Leaders of Future Committee (Portugal)

My name is Ana Elisa Teles, and I’m a third-year resident in Anatomical Pathology at Hospital Garcia de Orta in Portugal. I’m honoured to serve as Chair of the Leaders of Future Committee of the International Academy of Cytology. I’m enthusiastic about this opportunity to connect with trainees and experienced professionals from around the world, share ideas, and explore the challenges we face in cytology training across different countries. I’m a social and curious person by nature, and I truly believe that building relationships and exchanging perspectives are essential parts of our growth as pathologists. I speak Portuguese and English, and I love traveling and discovering new places – experiences that constantly broaden my personal and professional horizons. I look forward to helping create an open, inclusive, and inspiring space for the next generation of cytopathologists.

Donna russell, CFIAC, Chair Cytotechnology Committee on Registry and Renewal (USA)

Donna Russell received her Master’s in Education from the University of Rochester Graduate School of Education and currently is the Education Coordinator of the Cytopathology Resident/Fellowship training program at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. She has been an employee at UR Medicine for over 30 years. She is also the program director of the Master’s level Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center/Daemen College School of Cytotechnology and is currently teaching her seventh class.

Technical Moderator:

Dr. Jamal Musayev, MD, MIAC (Azerbaijan)

Dr. Jamal Musayev currently serves as the Director of the Baku Pathology Center. He is also actively involved in academic and clinical practice at the Karabakh University Clinic. He is the founding president of the Society of Pathology and Cytopathology, operating under the Azerbaijan Society of Clinical Laboratory Specialists. At the international level, he contributes as a member of the Social Media Committee of the journal Cytopathology. His professional interests within cytopathology include fine-needle aspiration and interventional cytology.