Dame Suzy Lishman
@ilovepathology.bsky.social
Pathologist, medical examiner, Past President of the Association of Clinical Pathologists and the Royal College of Pathologists, Chair of NCEPOD, Trustee of the Hunterian Museum London. Rutland and London UK.
Today is my last official day as chair of the Royal Veterinary College’s Ethics and Welfare Committee, 9 years after I joined Council as an independent member. It’s been a pleasure and an honour to work with the best vet school in the world. I wish my successor all the best.
So excited to be in Harrogate for #TheakstonsCrime. Came to check where I need to be tomorrow and it’s buzzing!
I’m a regular visitor to Harrogate but it’s 14 years since I last spoke at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival - looking forward to heading there after work tomorrow to talk about #VeniceNoir on Saturday.
There's a heads-up for this year's Venice Noir in the Gazzettino...and if you turn up at Harrogate next week, you'll find out even more!
Looking forward to seeing you in Harrogate!
David Hewson@davidhewson.com · 3w agoCountdown to Venice Noir… Harrogate here we come We've been working on the international line-up for Venice Noir 2026 for months... and I'm delighted to tell you now it's done. Unfortunately I'm not going to tell you what we have in store. Only that it's even bigger and better than last year, now…
My first and last days as President Elect and Past President of the Association of Clinical Pathologists with predecessors Carl Gray and Ian Frayling, and successors Lance Sandle and Pat Twomey.
Attending my last Association of Clinical Pathologists’ Council meeting after four years as President-elect, President and Past President. It’s been an honour and a pleasure to work with such a great bunch of people.
Honoured to be invited by HM Lord Lieutenant of Rutland to a service to give thanks for the work of those in the armed forces. Particularly pleased that the collection will support #DyingMatters, a charity dedicated to improving end-of-life care and supporting families.
In Harrogate on Saturday July 25th? Join us at 1pm to find out more about #VeniceNoir 2026 - a four-day festival this November with your favourite authors in the world’s most beautiful city.
David Hewson@davidhewson.com · last mo.Venice comes to Harrogate davidhewson.com/venice-comes...
On 30 May, Girton medical students spent a brilliant day @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social event, where they also met Girton alumna and Honorary Fellow @ilovepathology.bsky.social They explored surgical training pathways, what it's like to be a surgeon, and why surgery is open to everyone.
Perhaps this will help, Trish. I built this 13 years ago for the Orange County Register.
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
Enjoyed a trip to Highclere Castle today. Slightly cooler than London yesterday (I never thought I’d be relieved it was only 28 degrees!).
Fabulous #HalfSixFix concert at the Barbican yesterday, with @londonsymphony.bsky.social, Sir Simon Rattle and Lucy Crowe OBE. Mahler’s 4th Symphony then dinner with friends - a perfect evening!
Sad to have chaired my last @royalvetcollege.bsky.social Ethics & Welfare Committee after 5 years as chair, and 4 years on Council before that. I have learned so much from some fantastic people.
I’m chairing the fifth annual @rcpath.bsky.social #MedicalExaminer conference today. Delighted to welcome over 200 delegates to hear from a great range of speakers. We’re currently hearing national updates, will hear reflections on the impact of the ME service, and some relevant clinical talks.
Having a lovely evening in Cambridge. Enjoyed evensong at King’s. We gave thanks for the life of Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
Congratulations @acp-pathologist.bsky.social on a particularly good issue of ACP News. There are some great articles, including a (not too graphic) account of the former Chair’s colonoscopy!
In Manchester for the @acp-pathologist.bsky.social Council dinner and meeting. Managed to fit in a guided tour of Chetham’s Library this afternoon - fascinating history in the heart of the city.
Very sad to learn of the death of Neil Sedaka. I saw him perform live more than any other performer. Along with ABBA he provided the theme track to my childhood.
It was a pleasure to attend @rcpath.bsky.social New Fellows’ ceremony this evening and an honour to read the citation for the honorary fellowship for Dr Alan Fletcher OBE, the former National Medical Examiner. It’s always a heart-warming event, celebrating the success of the new fellows.
Loved the women in surgery portrait exhibition @hunterianmuseum.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social. Great to meet all the surgeons at the private view last week. Do pop in if you’re in London, and visit the Hunterian Museum while you’re there. hunterianmuseum.org/exhibitions/...
Love these candles from The Blackened Teeth - the perfect birthday present for a pathologist!
The preparation for Venice Noir 2026 is now under way. We promised you bigger, better and bolder. Watch this space! November 12 to 15 2026 in some of the most iconic locations in the world's most beautiful city.
Had a great morning @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social learning about the role of volunteers. Had an induction session then a volunteer took me on a building tour and showed me his object of the day in @hunterianmuseum.bsky.social. Finished with object handling. Learnt so much, can’t wait to go back!
New report out! A review of emergency surgery in children and young people: ncepod.org.uk/2025eps.html @HQIP @NHSGIRFT
