The study of pathology is dedicated to determining the structural, biochemical, cellular and molecular changes in cells, tissues and organs that contribute to various diseases. S tudents can expect to receive training focused on modern molecular, immunologic, and biochemical techniques that will help them unravel the mechanisms underlying the disease process. We have nationally acknowledged expertise and research programs in vascular cell biology, hemostasis, inflammation, immunopathology, blood brain barrier systems in Alzheimer's disease and aging, neuropathology, intracellular trafficking, autoimmunity, and tumor biology. Graduate students are an integral part of our community and are considered important for the growth and progress of the department.
Students can conduct laboratory rotations with faculty mentors in any of the participating programs.
After successful completion of the first year, students enter a research laboratory to complete their training in the Ph.D. program in Pathology. Once the student has successfully completed the GPiBS curriculum and chooses to undertake their dissertation research in the Department of Pathology, they will need to enroll in advanced courses of study which will differentiate them as being students of experimental pathology. These will include the flagship courses, Principles of Pathobiology and the newly designed Molecular Morphology course. In addition, students will be permitted to enroll in advanced electives as deemed necessary by their major advisor. In subsequent years, the student will be primarily involved in dissertation research, with involvement in journal clubs and seminars.