Pathology

In the cells, immunological markers and chemical signatures are found. Pathology also encompasses the related scientific study of disease processes, which investigates the causes, mechanisms, and scope of disease. Cellular adaptation to injury, necrosis (death of living cells or tissues), inflammation, wound healing, and neoplasia are all areas of research (abnormal new growth of cells). Pathologists specialise in a wide range of disorders, including cancer, and pathologists make the great majority of cancer diagnosis.

Who Works In The Field Of Pathology?

It is the responsibility of teams of medical personnel and scientists to examine samples from a person's body in order to determine what is causing them to become ill.

• If your blood doesn’t clot properly – it’s a haematologist who will conduct the blood tests, confirm if you have haemophilia, and offer treatment.
• When there’s an outbreak of infection in a hospital – for example MRSA, it’s a medical microbiologist or infection doctor who will advise the infection control teams and work hard to contain it.
• For those having trouble getting pregnant – it’s a reproductive scientist who will investigate, diagnose and, where possible, treat any infertility issues.