About the conference
About Overview
The International Conference on Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (Overview) will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 25–26 November 2026. It is organised by Research Fora together with 12 other subject conferences at the Research Fora International Conference, Johannesburg.
ICPDLM is an international forum for sharing knowledge and results in Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine. It brings together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share cutting-edge developments in the field.
The main goal is to promote research and development in Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine and the exchange of scientific information between researchers, developers, students and practitioners around the world. The conference is held every year, and English is its official language.
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Digital library
Proceedings are archived in a digital library.
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Crossref DOI
Every paper is assigned a Digital Object Identifier.
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ISSN journals
Selected papers are published in international journals with ISSN.
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CPD hours
All participants earn CPD hours and a certificate.
Call for papers
Call for papers: Pathology, Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine
We invite full, original research papers that have not been published or submitted elsewhere. Abstracts and review papers are also welcome.
Anatomical & Clinical Pathology
Molecular & Cellular Pathology
Histopathology & Cytopathology
Hematopathology & Clinical Hematology
Microbiology, Virology & Infectious Disease Diagnostics
Oncology & Tumor Pathology
Immunopathology & Autoimmune Disorders
Digital Pathology, AI & Imaging Innovations
Genomics, Proteomics & Biomarker Discovery
Laboratory Medicine & Quality Assurance
Toxicology & Forensic Pathology
Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Personalized / Precision Medicine Approaches
Emerging & Re-emerging Disease Detection
Formats
Ways to participate
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Oral presentation
Present your paper in a technical session, followed by questions.
From US$300
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Poster presentation
Discuss your work one to one with delegates during the poster session.
From US$300
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Video presentation
Can't travel? Present online and receive the same certificate and publication.
From US$250
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Listener
Attend every session without a paper and receive a participation certificate.
From US$230
Five steps
How to submit and register
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Submit your paper or abstract
Use the online form and choose Submission. Listeners register without a paper.
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Receive the review decision
Submissions are peer reviewed. Accepted authors receive an acceptance letter by email.
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Register and pay the fee
At least one author of each accepted paper registers by the registration deadline.
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Send the registration form and final paper
Email the signed registration and copyright form, payment proof and the camera-ready paper (Word). We can format it for you at no cost.
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Get your schedule and present
The venue and your presentation time are sent after the registration deadline. Present in person or by video.
Paper guidelines
- Original work, not published or under review elsewhere
- Written in English
- Double-column conference template (see Downloads)
- Up to 6 pages in the regular fee; US$30 per extra page
- Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF for the first submission
- Free formatting help from our team
Can't use the form? Email your paper to info@researchfora.com with “Submission” in the subject line.
Key deadlines
Important dates
- Early bird registration ends Closed
- Paper submission deadline
- Last date of registration
- Conference Johannesburg, South Africa
Schedule
Programme
This is the usual day plan. The final schedule is emailed to all delegates after the last date of registration.
Presentation day ·
- 9:00–9:30Registration at the desk
- 9:30–10:00Inaugural session and keynote speeches
- 10:00–10:15Tea break
- 10:15–13:00Technical session 1
- 13:00–14:00Lunch
- 14:00–16:00Technical session 2
- 16:00–16:30Certificates and award ceremony
- 16:30–16:45Closing ceremony
People
Advisory committee
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Dr. Shefali DhimanAssistant Professor,Head Of The PG Department Of Chemistry MCM DAV College For Women -
Dr. Abe EftekhariDean for Mathematics, Science & Engineering, , NOVA -
DR. BHAWNA CHAHARAssociate Professor,Manipal University Jaipur (India) -
PROF. LOUANN BIERLEIN PALMERWestern Michigan University United States of America -
Dr. Harpuneet SinghSenior Assistant Professor, Department of Production Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College… -
Dr. Haitham El Sayed El SharnoubyHigher Institute for Engineering and Technology in Beheria Egypt -
Dr. Idoko Ali SiddiqDepartment of Biochemistry, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina state Nigeria -
Prof. Prayuth ChusornFaculty of Education, KhonKaen University, KhonKaen Thailand -
Prof. Arazi IdrusDepartment of Civil Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia Malaysia -
DR. NTWAMPE I.0UPASchool of Chemical and Minerals Engineering, North-West University South Africa -
DR. EMEL SIKLARANADOLU UNIVERSITY, Turkey -
Dr. Shigenori TogashiHITACHI Ltd., Research & Development Group Japan
Registration
Registration fees
At least one author of every accepted paper must register by for the paper to appear in the proceedings. Early bird fees apply until .
| Category | Early bird | Regular | Video presentation |
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| AuthorsProfessors, academics, industry representatives | US$400 | US$450 | US$350 |
| AuthorsMaster's, PhD and postdoctoral researchers | US$330 | US$380 | US$300 |
| AuthorsBachelor's students | US$300 | US$350 | US$250 |
| ListenersAttending without a paper | US$230 | US$250 | US$200 |
| Keynote speakersPhD with 5+ years of experience | US$400 | US$450 | US$350 |
The fee includes
- Welcome reception and banquet
- Printed name card
- Conference folder or bag
- Participation in the technical programme
- Printed participation and presentation certificate
- Printed proceedings
- Coffee breaks and lunch on the presentation day
Additional services
- Additional paperUS$300
- Additional page (over 6 pages)US$30
- Extra printed proceedingsUS$50
- Accompanying personUS$250
Payment
Pay by card on the secure payment page (international payments must be enabled on your card), or email us for bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe or Western Union. Bank transfers take 5 to 15 working days to confirm.
Extra papers by the same author are discounted. Groups of more than five papers or listeners get an extra 10% off.
Publishing
Publication and indexing
Registered papers are published in the conference proceedings, archived in a digital library, and each paper receives a Crossref DOI.
Scopus and ESCI indexed journals: papers from the conference can be forwarded for consideration to international journals indexed in Scopus and ESCI, for a discounted additional fee. Contact our coordinator to submit your paper for a Scopus indexed journal. Journal publication is subject to the journal's own review.
Best paper awards
Outstanding presentations receive a best paper presentation award at the closing ceremony. See past winners.
Travel
Venue and travel
Woodmead North Office Park, 2194 Johannesburg, South Africa
Only 7 km from Sandton's centre, this modern hotel offers great service and accommodation in an ideal location for visiting Sandton, Bryanston, and Johannesburg's business areas. The Holiday Inn Express Sandton-Woodmead provides smoking and non-smoking rooms that include a TV with satellite channels, an electronic safe, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and work desks.
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Venue
Final confirmation of the venue is emailed to registered participants after the registration deadline.
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Visa letter
Registered participants can request an official invitation letter to support a visa application.
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Can't travel?
Choose the video presentation option and present from anywhere.
Forms
Downloads
Help
Frequently asked questions
I submitted only an abstract. Can I send the full paper, or change the author names or paper title later?
Yes. You can submit the full paper before the submission deadline and make changes until the registration deadline. After the registration deadline no changes are possible.
My university needs more time to approve my participation. What should I do?
Tell us roughly when you expect approval and we will look at your case individually. We cannot wait beyond two weeks before the conference starts, so please submit your paper or abstract as early as possible.
Can I publish only my abstract in the proceedings? Can it be removed later?
Yes, you can publish only the abstract. Once a paper or abstract is included in the proceedings it cannot be deleted or replaced.
Can I choose the journal for my paper?
No. The reviewers and editor decide which journal suits your paper, based on the full paper. Send the full paper at least two weeks before the registration deadline so we can advise you on journal suitability.
Will I receive written feedback on my paper?
Yes. Every author receives a Paper Evaluation Report after the conference. If your paper is selected for a journal you also receive an Editorial Review Report, for which a full paper must be sent before the conference.
How long does journal publication take?
It depends on how quickly you respond to the reviewers and send the revised paper. The minimum is about six months.
Can I publish my paper in another journal after it appears in the proceedings?
Yes. We suggest publishing only the abstract in the proceedings if you plan to publish the full paper elsewhere.
Is there an early bird discount?
Yes. Early bird registration fees apply until 45 days before the conference. We do not sponsor participants.