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To accomplish these goals, the Department of Pathology will need to continue to grow services and adapt to the demand for cutting-edge technology while fostering a culture of innovation, discovery, diversity, and empathy.
- Surgical Pathology
- Cytopathology
- Molecular Pathology
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Surgical Pathologyis the most significant and time consuming branch of pathology with a primary focus on examining tissues with the naked eye or under a microscope for definitive diagnosis of disease. Surgically removed specimens are received from sources such as small biopsies of skin, core biopsies for the diagnosis of cancer, and the operating r...
Cytopathologyis a branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on thecellular level. It is usually used to aid in the diagnosis of cancer, but also helps in the diagnosis of certain infectious diseases and other inflammatory conditions. Cytopathology is generally used on samples of free cells or tissue fragments that spontaneously exfoli...
Molecular Pathologyis a relatively recent discipline that has achieved remarkable progress over the past decade. It emphasizes the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of molecules within organs, tissues or bodily fluids. Many diseases such as cancer are caused by mutations or alterations in the genetic code of a person, and ident...
Pathology is a medical science that studies and diagnoses disease through various methods, such as surgical, cytopathology, molecular and digital pathology. Learn about the different branches of pathology, the diseases they specialize in, and the research and training programs offered by McGill University.
Jan 17, 2023 · Learn what a pathologist does, how they are trained and what types of pathology exist. A pathologist is a medical doctor who uses laboratory tests and techniques to diagnose and monitor diseases.
There are over 85 faculty members in multiple sub-specialties involved in various aspects of resident education and 10 well-trained and experienced pathology assistants to assist residents with grossing, autopsy, frozen section, and tissue procurement.
Jul 21, 2023 · Pathology is a branch of medical science primarily concerning the cause, origin, and nature of disease. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids, and autopsies in order to ...
The mission of the Department of Pathology is to discover, disseminate and apply knowledge in the study of disease, to advance the field of human health, and to provide the highest quality of patient care.
Our division, based in the James Cancer Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Pathology, provides clinical molecular diagnostic testing for a wide range of cancer conditions, cardiovascular risk, and inheritable genetic disorders.
