Fergus Couch, Ph.D., examines a slide under a microscope. Bridging research and clinical practice

The Division of Experimental Pathology and Laboratory Medicine uses molecular biology, cellular biology, and genetic and epidemiological tools to better understand cancer and other conditions and make discoveries that lead to improved diagnosis and treatment.

Overview

The Division of Experimental Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Mayo Clinic seeks to reveal the mechanisms underlying disease development using molecular biology, cellular biology, and genetic and epidemiological tools. The division's research advances scientific and clinical knowledge to facilitate the development of new diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive measures.

Experimental pathology provides the bridge between research and clinical practice. From basic research, new ideas emerge.

Research pillars

The pillars in the graphic below represent the unique areas of focus and expertise to which the research program is dedicated. The specific disease categories integrate foundational technologies that our researchers perform in.

Vision

The vision of the Division of Experimental Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is to promote excellence in patient care by conducting and collaborating in clinical and basic research.

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