The University of Arizona Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is at the forefront of patient care, diagnostic innovation, research, and medical education. Our physicians and scientists provide the specialized expertise that guides diagnosis, informs treatment decisions, and advances precision medicine for patients across Arizona and the Southwest.
Every day, our pathologists and laboratory medicine specialists deliver critical services in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, molecular diagnostics, transfusion medicine, hematopathology, microbiology, cytopathology, forensic pathology, and laboratory management. From diagnosing cancer and complex diseases to ensuring the safety of blood transfusions and developing advanced genomic testing, our faculty play an essential role in nearly every aspect of modern health care.
Located in the unique multicultural environment of the Southwest, we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of our diverse communities through excellence in clinical service, research, and education. Working closely with Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, the University of Arizona Cancer Center, the Sarver Heart Center, and other Centers of Excellence, we translate scientific discovery into better diagnostics, more personalized therapies, and improved patient outcomes.
As leaders in academic medicine, we train the next generation of pathologists, laboratory physicians, scientists, and health care professionals while advancing innovations that shape the future of disease diagnosis and treatment.