Department of Pathology, Otago Medical School, Department of Pathology

Pathology is the branch of medicine involved in understanding the causes and processes of disease

Focused on excellence in both research and teaching, the Department of Pathology is dedicated to investigating the cause of human disease, to applying our knowledge to improve the treatment of patients, and to share that knowledge with others.

Research in Pathology

With an emphasis on cancer and developmental biology, the Department of Pathology has a strong and progressive research community committed to improving the diagnosis of human disease and the health of our community

Learn more about our research
Research projects available
Colin Geary Visiting Professor

Studying Pathology

As a major teaching department for Health Sciences students, the Department of Pathology is an integral part of your step towards becoming a medical professional or medical laboratory scientist.