Diagnostic Slide Session of the 

American Association of Neuropathologists

Mission Statement

To provide a forum for Neuropathologists to present and discuss challenging cases of diagnostic relevance. The venue will foster debate regarding important interpretive elements in diagnostic neuropathology. Reference slides will be collated and archived for use in diagnostic, teaching and research programs of constituent Neuropathologists.

History

The diagnostic slide session has been a part of the annual meeting in the AANP since 1959. Click here to learn more about our history, bylaws and charter members. 

Submitting a Case

All members of the association are eligible to submit cases for consideration. Trainees are highly encouraged to present. Trainee presenters can compete for DSS awards. Winners will be announced during the presidential symposium every year. 

Click here to see instructions to submitting a case. 

Click here for past awards. 

Current Cases 

The 67th Annual Diagnostic slide session is during the AANP 102nd Annual Meeting in Cambridge, MD, on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, at 8:00 P.M. The link to this case is coming soon! 

Prior Cases 

A complete archive of cases since 1959 has been created and is available for reference and educational purposes. The archive can be searched by diagnosis or category and can be accessed here. 

This archive is kindly hosted by the University of Pittsburgh.