Department of Pathology

On the Iowa Path

Welcome to the Department of Pathology

As a critical part of University of Iowa Health Care, we invite you to learn about our clinical services, research, and education programs below:

Clinical Services Research Education

Fellowship applications

Currently accepting fellowship applications.
Learn more about our outstanding fellowship programs here.

Fellowship Applications

Welcome from the Chair

Welcome to the UI Department of Pathology. We are very proud of our longstanding excellence in patient care, education and research as we continue to build on these rich traditions into the future.
Nitin Karandikar, MD, PhD
Chair and DEO

Group photo of faculty in front of the med labs

The UI Department of Pathology is led by a group of outstanding faculty members and staff, whose passion for research, education and clinical care continue to keep the University of Iowa at the forefront of innovation in healthcare.

Department news and events

Luo Lab identifies a key protein linking alcohol-induced cerebellar degeneration and age-related neurobehavioral decline

Monday, December 8, 2025

Melissa Blessing featured in The Gazette article, "Doctor lands 'dream job' in Johnson County Medical Examiner's Office"

Monday, November 24, 2025

Pathology students receive Marilyn Ohm-Smith Pathology Student Scholarship

Friday, November 21, 2025

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Recent Publications

Browse through the weekly digests of our cutting-edge research publications.

UI Diagnostic Laboratories

University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories (UIDL) is the reference lab that provides services for outside labs and providers.

Support Pathology

Please consider supporting the Department of Pathology and our critical research that allows us to provide excellent patient care and clinical services.