About this role
Pathologists identify the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conduct tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Pathologist include:
- conducts tests on body samples to determine nature, stage of development and possible source of illness
- studies effects of selected drugs on diseased organisms to find effective methods for treating specific patients
- performs autopsies
- may apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes by analysis physical and biological evidence.