A Commitment to Patient Care, with Rapid Delivery of Diagnostic Test Results

The Department provides the highest quality science-based diagnostic services in anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine; pursues innovative basic and clinical research to improve the diagnosis and management of disease; and promotes an integrated scientific and clinical education for pathology residents, fellows, and graduate students.

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Dr. Loda's Vision for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department
WCM Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Chair Dr. Massimo (Max) Loda explains his vision for the department.
October 30, 2024
Three teams led by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists have received awards from the Starr Cancer Consortium in its 17th and final annual grant competition. The grants will fund research on the deep mechanisms of common cancers and related treatment strategies.
October 22, 2024
Dr. Massimo Loda, chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the David D. Thompson Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.One of the most prestigious honors in health and medicine, the academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and made major contributions to advancing the medical sciences, health care and public health.

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The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine is both a clinical and basic science department, providing an optimal perspective for true translational research that bridges patient care with biomedical research. Our department engages in cutting-edge research with the goal of improving patient care.



Our pathologists are board-certified experts, providing patients with accurate and comprehensive diagnosis fundamental to effective treatment. Because they see a large volume of diverse cases, patients know we have the knowledge and experience to provide excellent care. We often provide patients with a second opinion after a primary diagnosis.

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