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The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina is committed to being a premier Pathology Department among state-funded medical schools.

This commitment is foundational to our department mission and vision.

  • Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of North Carolinians and beyond by fostering the next generation of scientists and clinicians in a supportive environment while driving discovery and innovation to improve patient care through cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment.
  • Our vision is to be the nation’s leading department of pathology and laboratory medicine among public medical schools.

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April 27, 2026

Call for Abstracts: Inaugural Women’s Health Research Symposium at UNC

The Women’s Health Multidisciplinary Consortium (WHMC), in partnership with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, is pleased to announce the inaugural Women’s Health Research Symposium. This first-of-its-kind event will take place on September 17, 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and trainees from across campus to advance collaboration in women’s health. Centered around this year’s …