International Academy of Cytology
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International Academy of Cytology[edit]
The International Academy of Cytology (IAC) is a scientific global NGO for cytopathologists and cytologists:[1]. The IAC's goals are the advancement of cytopathology and cytology, thus it promotes research, education and collaboration within the field.[2] The IAC is an international umbrella association working together with over 50 national cytology associations, e.g. the American Society of Cytopathology, the Società Italiana di Anatomia Patologica e Citologia Diagnostica[3], the Academía Mexicana de Citopatológica[4] or the European Federation of Cytology.[5] In collaboration with the WHO, especially the IARC the IAC works on the definition of international nomenclature of tumors.[6] The IAC's headquarters are based in Edegem, Belgium.
Founded in 1957 in Brussels by its first president Hans-Klaus Zinser originally as “International Academy of Gynecological Cytology”, the IAC renamed itself “International Academy of Cytology” in 1961 to reflect advances in other fields.[7]
The current president is Professor Fernando Schmitt[8], Professor of Pathology at the Medical Faculty of University of Porto, Senior Researcher and Head of Molecular Pathology Unit at IPATIMUP, Director of RISE[9] (Clinical and Transnational Research Network of the Medical Faculty).[10].
The IAC issues the cytology journal [11]Acta Cytologica (impact factor 1.8) at the publishing house Karger.[12] The Acta Cytologica was founded by Professor George L. Wied in 1957, the founding year of the IAC.[13] He served as editor-in-chief until 2004.
Content[edit]
- Standardization of Cancer Tumour Nomenclature
- Goals of the IAC
- Membership
- IAC examinations
- Weblinks
- References
Standardization of Cancer Tumour Nomenclature[edit]
Cytopathology and cytology play a role in the international standardization of cancer tumour nomenclature. To date, the IAC, together with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the WHO, has published two textbooks, with more expected to follow in 2024:
- WHO Reporting System for Lung Cytopathology, IAC-IARC-WHO Cytopathology Reporting Systems, 1st Edition, Volume 1[14]
- WHO Reporting System for Pancreaticobiliary Cytopathology, IAC-IARC-WHO Cytopathology Reporting Systems, 1st Edition, Volume 2[15]
Goals[edit]
- Creating an international network of cytopathologists/cytotechnicians contributing to establishing an international nomenclature of tumors together with the WHO.
- Promoting research by publishing the cytopathology journal Acta Cytologica
- Providing education: The IAC hosts international congresses and tutorials and provides constant training on the latest developments in cytology via exams and webinars.
Membership[edit]
The Academy currently has five membership categories. Membership requires a medical degree, other criteria are required [16]
- Medical membership (MIAC)
- Medical fellowship (FIAC)
- Jr. Medical Membership
Membership for medical scientists, criteria apply:
- Cytotechnologist member (CMIAC)
- Cytotechnologist fellow (CFIAC)
- Professional Non-Medical Member (PMIAC)
IAC examinations[edit]
The International Academy of Cytology offers two voluntary examinations. Both examinations are a test of personal knowledge and experience, requiring cytological diagnostic skills of all major body sites.
- IAC Comprehensive Cytotechnology Registry examination (CT(IAC))
Since 1971 the International Academy of Cytology has developed, adapted and administered examinations for cytotechnologists around the world. Cytotechnologists from over 65 countries have taken the examination. As of January 2024, more than 13,000 cytotechnologists have successfully passed the IAC Comprehensive Cytotechnology Registry Examination, obtaining the title CT(IAC).
A CT(IAC) maintains this status with a four yearly renewal process, achieving a sticker indicating the years of activity and further education in their field.
- IAC International Board of Cytopathology examination (reserved for medical members of at least two years membership.)
The first examination was held at The Center for Continuing Education, University of Chicago, U.S.A. on May 20th 1978 and has been held globally several times a year since. During the following years, over 840 (Jan. 2024) successful examination registrants have passed the examination and for the duration of their membership were elevated to the status of Fellow (FIAC).[17]
The examinations have gone digital. For all interested in taking an exam, the IAC provides a mock exam.[18]
Weblinks[edit]
- The official website of the IAC
- WHO-IARC-IAC cytopathology books
- WHO Classification of Tumours online
- Acta Cytologica
References[edit]
- ↑ "The International Academy of Cytology". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ↑ "Global Civil Society Database". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "Società Italiana di Anatomia Patologica e Citologia Diagnostica". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "Academía Mexicana de Citopatológica". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "European Federation of Cytology". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "WHO Classificaton of Tumours online". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "History of the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "Fernando Schmitt's publication list on Research Gate". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "On the creation of Rise". 31 March 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "Professor Fernando Schmitt". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ↑ "Acta Cytologica". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ↑ "Journal Impact Acta Cytologica". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ "George L. Wied, the founder of Acta Cytologica on World Cat". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ↑ IAC-IARC-WHO Joint Editorial Board, ed. (14 March 2023). WHO Reporting System for Lung Cytopathology. International Agency for Research on Cancer. ISBN 978-92-832-4516-2. Retrieved 2024-03-21. Search this book on
- ↑ IAC-IARC-WHO Joint Editorial Board, ed. (5 April 2023). WHO Reporting System for Pancreaticobiliary Cytopathology. International Agency for Research on Cancer. ISBN 978-92-832-4518-6. Retrieved 2024-03-21. Search this book on
- ↑ "IAC Membership categories". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ↑ "List of new IAC members". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ↑ "The IAC Mock Exam". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
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