Doctor of Philosophy (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)

Program Overview

The PhD program in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine emphasizes research in disease-related changes at various levels. Students engage in supervised research in areas such as breast cancer, stem cell biology, and neurodegeneration. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, healthcare, industry, government, and entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

Careers:

The PhD program in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine focuses on research at the molecular, tissue, animal and clinical levels to understand the changes associated with diseases. Students will be provided with an opportunity to carry out supervised research in various areas including but not limited to: breast cancer, stem cell biology, pathophysiology of neurodegeneration, pathogenesis of rare brain diseases, human neuropathology in population health, molecular imaging, identification of novel biomarkers and treatment targets for various pathological conditions. This will allow graduates to successfully pursue further educational opportunities and careers in academia/education, health care, industry, government, as well as entrepreneurial ventures.