Why Attend Pathology Visions The annual meeting, to be held September 13-15, 2009, in beautiful downtown San Diego, Pathology Visions brings together members of the healthcare and scientific community to discuss real-world, practical applications and learn about the latest advances in digital pathology. Choose from more than 40 presentations on major topics in three focused tracks: Clinical, Research & Education, and Veterinary & Toxicologic Pathology. Who Should Attend If you are involved or interested in the exciting world of digital pathology, Pathology Visions is the conference for you. The annual meeting is intended for health care professionals involved in delivering pathology, including: Clinical pathologists Veterinary/Tox pathologists Pharmaceutical/biotech researchers Laboratory technicians, managers, and directors Pathology educators Histologists Healthcare IT professionals All attendees will be enriched through comprehensive presentations, stimulating discussions and workshops, and the Pathology Visions Exhibit Hall, in which product solutions will be showcased on the Pathology Visions tradeshow floor. Discover San Diego San Diego, California, is the host-city for the Pathology Visions Conference—the premier conference on digital pathology. With rugged back country, pristine beaches, and a diverse culture, there is something for everyone. San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of beaches and a dazzling array of world-class attractions. San Diego's arts and culture scene is booming. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., is home to 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony Award-winning Globe Theatres and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Many popular museums, such as the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the San Diego Museum of Man, and the Museum of Photographic Arts are located in Balboa Park. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is located in an ocean front building in La Jolla. The Colombia district downtown is home to historic ship exhibits as well as the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum featuring the USS Midway aircraft carrier. Tourism has affected the city's culture, as San Diego houses many tourist attractions, such as SeaWorld San Diego, Belmont amusement park, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and nearby Legoland. San Diego's Spanish influence can be seen in the many historic sites across the city, such as the Spanish missions and Balboa Park. Cuisine in San Diego is diverse, and there is an abundance of wood fired California-style pizzas, bistros, and diverse cultural cuisine.