Research
The Department of Pathology is deeply invested in scientific efforts to improve treatments in our field. Learn more about our department's investigations below.
We are driven by a shared passion for discovery and a deep commitment to advancing human health through innovative research programs and collaborative partnerships among scientists and pathologists."
Peng Ji, MD, PhD
Vice Chair of Research
Areas of Research
Members of the Department of Pathology are defining the cellular and molecular basis of disease to develop new and improved strategies to diagnose and treat inherited, acquired and infectious disorders. Learn more about the work being done in our labs.
Affiliated Research Centers & Institutes
Our department faculty conduct research within the department and across Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern University. Our work throughout the community, including director appointments, illustrates the importance we place on scientific collaboration.
Research Cores
Core facilities provide cost-effective access to state-of-the-art equipment, the latest technologies and expert technical advice for individual scientists.
Pathology Core Facility
The Pathology Core Facility is a centralized, comprehensive laboratory providing histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular analysis, extraction and microscopic evaluation services for human tissue-based studies.
Mouse Histology & Phenotyping Laboratory
The Mouse Histology & Phenotyping Laboratory (MHPL) assists primary investigators and scientists with standard and customized research-specific histology services.
Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-Based Center
The Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-Based Center (SBDRC) promotes outstanding bench and clinical research in cutaneous biology to improve patient care.