They are also expected to present interesting autopsy cases at the weekly autopsy conference and are required to present a seminar on a topic of their own interest to the pathology staff. The VAMC works closely with the Division of Molecular Diagnostics in investigations of experimental and clinical immunology and biochemical pathology. The experimental work in immunology and genetics concentrates on the structure of the major histocompatibility complex and its control of immunologic functions.
Clinical studies focus on several immunological diseases.
The work in biochemical pathology involves various studies of lipid metabolism.