The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs are world leaders in the provision of external quality assurance (EQA) for pathology laboratories. We offer a comprehensive range of EQA for all disciplines of pathology including Molecular Genetics, Biosecurity and Point-of-Care. Our programs are offered in Australia and internationally in over 80 countries. RCPAQAP is committed to providing an efficient and customer-focused service to participants.
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News
- What’s New in 2022 for RCPAQAP ProgramsFebruary 1, 2022
- 2022 Enrolment Webinar SeriesAugust 26, 2021
- Upcoming webinar: ‘Maternal Cell Contamination’June 7, 2021
- RCPAQAP Educational WebinarsMarch 25, 2021
- Upcoming webinar: ‘Implementing Risk Awareness in your Organisation’March 10, 2021

RCPAQAP in motion.
At RCPAQAP our quality assurance programs feature regular and frequent challenges, peer-reviewed assessments and educational activities, all designed to monitor the quality of both individuals and their laboratory services. This short film explains more.


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Professor Tony Badrick
Chief Executive Officer
Tony was Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University for 4 years before becoming the CEO of the RCPAQAP in 2015. He is an Adjunct Professor School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Honorary Associate Professor, National Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health Australian National University College of Health and Medicine, Honorary Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, and Visiting Fellow, Australian Institute for Health Innovation, Macquarie University.

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Derek Holzhauser
Chief Information Officer
Derek Holzhauser is the Chief Information Officer at RCPAQAP. He brings 20 years worth of experience in pathology informatics. Derek has held previous pathology informatics roles at St Vincent’s Hospital, Cerner Corporation, and most recently as a Computer Manager for Sydney and South Western Sydney Local Health Districts.

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Jennifer Ross
Quality Manager
Jenny trained in a number of pathology disciplines including microbiology, haematology and histology at the Queensland State Health Laboratories before commencing at the Royal Brisbane and Womens’ Hospital in the mid 80’s where she began her career in diagnostic cytopathology. Jenny became Cytology Manager at QML Pathology in 1995 and took a strong interest in quality assurance, staff training and continuing education activities.

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Peter Graham
Manager - Blood Disciplines
Peter is the Manager of the Blood Disciplines at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP). Blood Disciplines encompasses Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Transfusion, Serology and Immunology. He has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Applied Science – Clinical Biochemistry.

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John Sioufi
Manager - User Experience
John Sioufi is a long-standing member of the RCPAQAP team having worked previously at Westmead Hospital and Macquarie Pathology Laboratories and is highly experienced in all facets of haematology. John commenced his employment with the RCPAQAP Haematology in 1990, obtaining his role as manager from 1998 to present.

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Stephanie Gay
Scientist - Informatics
Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Australian National University and has 30 years experience in Private Pathology before joining RCPAQAP in 2013. Stephanie was appointed the Manager of Chemical Pathology for Hampson’s Pathology in Newcastle in 1995, and moved to the position of Area Manager for New England in 2006 and subsequently moved to take up the position of Area Manager for Riverina in 2011.

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Julia Pagliuso
Manager - Tissue Disciplines
Julia has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney, the Certificate of the Australian Society of Cytology, the Certificate of the International Academy of Cytology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). Prior to her role at the RCPQAP, experience includes various appointment at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital including Laboratory Manager of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology, Senior Scientist in Charge of Cytology and Special Projects Officer in Laboratory Information Services.

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Anthony Green
Manager - IT Systems
Anthony has extensive cross functional training and experience in areas ranging from Information Technology (Web Development and Network Management) to Electronic Engineering and Office Administration. Joining the RCPAQAP in 2009, Anthony supported the growing IT Infrastructure and playing a significant role in the consolidation of multiple remote offices into the single purpose-built facility in St Leonards.

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Dr Torsten Theis
Head of Biosecurity, Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Diseases
Torsten is the Senior Scientist at the Biosecurity Department of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP). He received his PhD in Molecular Microbiology from the Berlin University of Technology (Germany). A post-doctorate fellow and lecturer at University Colleges London (UK)

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Wayne Randle
Head of Infrastructure
Wayne is the Head of Infrastructure at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP). Wayne has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of Logistics and Supply Chain.
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Michelle Keays
Manager - Marketing and Communications
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Sze Chai
Scientist - Molecular Genetics
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Megan Cooke
Manager - Alliance and Partnerships
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Rizzi De Leon
Solutions Specialist - Informatics
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Susan Neville
Manager - Strategic Projects
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Peter Santosa
Scientist-Molecular Infectious Diseases,Genetics and Biosecurity
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Scarlet Man
Coordinator Customer Service and Operations
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Elysse Dean
Scientist - Haematology
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Mathi Saba
Company Accountant
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Emanuel Dales
Senior Technical Officer - Haematology
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Jared Shepherd
Coordinator Customer Service and Operations
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Zenobia Haffajee
Senior Scientist - Anatomical Pathology
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Ray Oreo
Solutions Architect - Informatics
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Mikyung Kwon
Accounting Officer
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Allison Terrell
Manager - Laboratory and Procurement
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Junho Kim
Scientist - Transfusion
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Katherine Ryan
Senior Scientist - Microbiology
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Loriza Khan
Senior Scientist - Immunology and Haematology
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Yi Li
Senior Software Developer - Informatics
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Vicki McGill
Manager - Synovial Fluid
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Fernando Estepa
Senior Scientist - Haematology
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Janelle Greaves
Senior Scientist - Cytopathology
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Deane Byers
Senior Scientist - Molecular Infectious Diseases
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Neera Maharjan
Assistant Company Accountant
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Nalishia Munusamy
Scientist - Molecular Genetics
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Catherine Kehoe
Technical Assistant
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Wei Jiang
Senior Software Developer - Informatics
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Samantha Shepherd
Senior Scientist - Chemical Pathology
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Allan Elsner
Scientist - Microbiology
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Neeta Lal
Scientist - Anatomical Pathology
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Dr Kwang Hong Tay
Application Specialist - Informatics
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Gail Earl
Scientist - Haematology
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Mary-Ann Angel
Coordinator - Logistics
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Kristie Chapman
Senior Scientist - Immunology
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Dr Katherine Lau
Scientist - Biosecurity
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Abrar Taif
Scientist - Chemical Pathology
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The RCPA is the leading organisation representing Pathologists and Senior Scientists in Australasia.
Its mission is to train and support pathologists and senior scientists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare.
Medical Laboratories in more than 80 countries
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