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Our anatomical pathologists examine tissue and cells taken from patients to diagnose a wide variety of diseases, including cancer.

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Meet our next generation of pathologists
16th April, 2026
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025! Several NSW Health Pathology trainee pathologists were among the graduates at the recent Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) conference in Sydney. We’re so excited to welcome our new...
Celebrating Administration Professionals Day
1st May, 2026
On Friday 1 May we acknowledge the incredible contribution of our administrative professionals across NSW Health Pathology. From reception to rosterin...
Meet our next generation of pathologists
16th April, 2026
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025! Several NSW Health Pathology trainee pathologists were among the graduates at the recent Royal Colleg...
Getting to know the next generation of pathologists ‑Meet Catherine, one of our Anatomical Pathology Registrars
15th January, 2026
Dr Catherine Zillberg has completed a six-month regional rotation at the Coffs Harbour Anatomical Pathology laboratory, where she was blown away by th...
Cutting edge – meet Senior Hospital Scientist Kajaal Prasad
4th November, 2025
Kajaal Prasad is a Senior Scientist in Dissection at our Nepean laboratory, playing a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. She...
Meet Sandra O’Toole – Breast Cancer Researcher and Pathologist
9th October, 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on Professor Sandra O’Toole, who is working ahead of the curve to ...
Pitching the benefits of a career in pathology and forensics
24th July, 2025
Our flagship medical recruitment event – the annual Meet and Greet – was held at our Westmead educational precinct this month and was bigger and b...
NSW Government announces $492 million to establish first statewide pathology hub at Westmead
13th June, 2025
Almost half a billion dollars will be invested in NSW Health Pathology’s new statewide hub at Westmead Hospital, delivering new and enhanced patholo...
Congratulations to our newest pathology graduates!
6th March, 2025
More than a dozen of NSW Health Pathology’s trainee pathologists have graduated at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) conferenc...
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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.

Aboriginal Workforce Development Closing the Gap

NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.

Aboriginal Workforce Development Closing the Gap
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