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There are several areas of pathology practice, related either to the methods used to test tissue samples or to the type of diseases being investigated.

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All our Hunter New England pathology laboratories now online with SDPR
27th May, 2026
The Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) is now live at NSW Health Pathology’s 11 labs and 46 collection centres in the Hunter New England Local Health District, marking a major shift to a connected digital system that will enhance patient care. N...
Better understanding pregnancy outcomes: the role of a perinatal pathologist
9th June, 2026
Dr Patricia (Trish) Symons is a perinatal pathologist and staff specialist in Anatomical Pathology at NSW Health Pathology’s Liverpool laboratory. E...
Vale Professor Richard Scolyer. A legacy of leadership, innovation and generosity.
8th June, 2026
It is with immense sadness that NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the death of Professor Richard Scolyer at the age of 59 years on Sunday 7 June 2026....
NSW Health Pathology virologist and immunologist recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
8th June, 2026
Two leading NSW Health Pathology clinicians and researchers have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, celebrating decades of dedicat...
Celebrating a lifetime in pathology – farewell Ian Schweitzer
4th June, 2026
After nearly six decades in pathology, long-serving collector at NSW Health Pathology’s Narrabri laboratory Ian Schweitzer is retiring. Ian has spe...
All our Hunter New England pathology laboratories now online with SDPR
27th May, 2026
The Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) is now live at NSW Health Pathology’s 11 labs and 46 collection centres in the Hunter New England Local Hea...
New study sheds light on hidden differences in small cell lung cancer
20th May, 2026
A new research paper on small cell lung cancer co-authored by NSW Health Pathology cytologist Shailendra Gune points to more personalised treatment op...
BirdsEye, our new pathology data tool launched
19th May, 2026
Want a bird’s eye look at how, where and why pathology tests are ordered across NSW emergency departments (EDs)? Or take a deep dive into test order...
Funds to deliver game-changing approach to cancer screening and treatment
13th May, 2026
Ground‑breaking research at NSW Health Pathology’s anatomical pathology laboratory at Royal North Shore Hospital could transform how cancer is dia...
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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
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