In the final NATON Quaterly Meeting of 2024, neuropathologist PD Dr. Josefine Radke from the University Medical Center Greifswald delivered an engaging presentation about her research on deciphering the epigenetic, cellular, and spatial mechanisms involved in the progression of brain metastases from melanoma. This example once again underscored the importance of interconnected autopsy research. During the meeting, various topics were discussed, including the conditions of the NAREG ethics vote, the development of an S1 guideline for autopsies, updates from NATON’s public relations efforts, planning for the NUM Convention 2025, the current status of the NUM 3.0 application process, and recent cases from the daily practice of sectioning.
