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End of the road for much-loved courier

10th February, 2026

NSW Health Pathology courier Russell Platt is handing back the keys after 25 years behind the wheel, delivering precious pathology samples across the ...

Leading NSW pathologist honoured for championing multicultural health education

26th January, 2026

NSW Health Pathology’s Director of Core Pathology and Clinical Chemistry at Westmead and Multicultural Health Lead, Associate Professor Stephen Li, ...

The virus that won’t quit: New research reveals how SARS-CoV‑2 evolves

26th June, 2025

NSW Health Pathology researchers have been tracking how the COVID-19 virus mutates in a first-of-its-kind study, revealing patterns that could help pr...

Dr Catherine Pitman appointed Director Public Health Pathology

18th October, 2024

Congratulations to Dr Catherine Pitman who has been appointed Director Public Health Pathology, NSW Health Pathology’s statewide service delivering ...

End of an era – Dr Stephen Braye steps down after four decades of service

5th September, 2024

NSW Health Pathology’s Chief Medical Information Officer is retiring, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership. NSW Health Pathology’s Ch...

Pathologist and infectious diseases expert makes Australia Day honours list

29th January, 2024

Dr Matthew O’Sullivan AM from our Westmead laboratory has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to medicine. He was involv...

Dominic Dwyer calls time on 40+ year career in virology and public health pathology

15th December, 2023

He became the public face of our pathology services during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now Professor Dominic Dwyer PSM is retiring after more than four...

How COVID challenged us and what lies ahead

8th November, 2023

On International Pathology Day, NSW Health Pathology’s A/Director of Public Health Pathology Dr Catherine Pitman and her colleagues consider the imp...