The Department of Pathology is committed to upholding the tradition of research excellence at VCU. The driving force behind everything we do is simply to provide patients with the best medical care possible.  In addition to driving impactful research within our own labs, we are committed to supporting the research efforts of faculty at VCU, as well as collaborators from other institutions and the broader community who can benefit from our state-of-the-art equipment. Our research laboratories are actively engaged in pioneering basic and translational studies, furthering knowledge that directly contributes to improved patient care and innovative treatment approaches.  Prospective students interested in conducting their Ph.D. or Master’s thesis research in basic or translational science within our laboratories are encouraged to apply to a graduate program through the VCU School of Medicine. For further details, please visit the VCU School of Medicine Graduate Programs page.