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Our committee brings together a diverse group of pulmonary pathology specialists who guide the direction, activities, and initiatives of the Association of Pulmonary Pathologists. Each member contributes their expertise, experience, and passion to support education, research, and collaboration across the field, ensuring the APP remains a vibrant and trusted resource for pathologists worldwide.

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Prof David Snead
President

Professor Snead is a consultant pathologist at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire and Professor of Pathology Practice at the University of Warwick.

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Dr Alex Haragan
Secretary and EQA deputy

Dr Alex Haragan is a Consultant Thoracic Pathologist based in Liverpool with a clinical and research interest in pulmonary disease and molecular pathology.

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Dr Jan von der Thüsen
European Councillor

Dr Jan von der Thüsen is a histopathologist with subspecialist interest in thoracic and cardiovascular pathology.

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Dr Eu-wing Toh
Treasurer

Dr Eu-Wing Toh is a consultant pathologist at Sheffield with a specialist interested in Gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary, lung, cardiac and medical renal pathology.

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Dr Slaveya Yancheva
EQA lead and co-treasurer

Dr Slaveya Yancheva is a consultant pathologist at Oxford University Hospitals with a specialist interested in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pathology.

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Dr Nyla Nasir
Meetings Secretary

Dr Nyla Nasir is a Consultant Cellular Pathologist based at Royal Oldham Hospital Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Trust in Manchester. Her main subspecialist interests are Pleural and Lung tumour pathology with aligned cytology including EBUS-TBNAShe has a passion for teaching and a keen interest in Quality Improvement especially in lung and pleural related cytology.

She is part of the organising committee and regular speaker for the NCA Lung MDT Educational Event held yearly in Manchester. Very interested in the use of digital pathology for lung and application of AI in molecular test reporting.

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Dr Richard Attanoos
Meetings Secretary

Richard Attanoos works as a Consultant Thoracic Pathologist at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and has been Professor of Pathology at Cardiff University since 2017.

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