Pathology: Understanding Disease Through Cellular and Tissue Analysis

Pathology studies structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by disease. It is a medical specialty focused on identifying disease causes and effects.

Key Techniques

• Microscopy: Tissue/cell examination
• Serology: Body fluid analysis (blood, urine)
• Molecular pathology: Genetic changes in disease
• Immunohistochemistry: Protein expression in tissues
• Flow cytometry: Individual cell characteristics

Importance

Essential for diagnosis, treatment planning, and prevention. Pathologists enable new therapies and preventive strategies.

Career

Work in hospitals, labs, research, industry, academia. Requires strong science/medicine interest, critical thinking, teamwork. Offers diverse growth opportunities.