Welcome

to National Pathology Week 
 
National Pathology Week took place from 3-9 November 2008. This was the first time we have had a week dedicated to promoting the role of pathology in the UK and was a great success!
 
 
National Pathology Week highlighted the impact of pathology on people's health through a wide range of free, fun and thought provoking events. Click on the link below to find out more...
 

What do pathologists   REALLY do? 

Find out how pathologists diagnose, treat and prevent disease every day of the week, every week of the year. Click here for more.

Resources for organisers

 Click here for everything you need to help plan and deliver an event.
 

Careers in pathology

Find out about the many and diverse career options in pathology, including clinical science and biomedical science.
 

Latest news

Scientists say they have developed a safer blood test that can tell a women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome.  Full story  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7654201.stm 
To see highlights of some of the events during the Week click here.
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