Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) comprises the medical and scientific staff for Alberta Precision Laboratories (formerly Calgary Laboratory Services) under Alberta Health Services (AHS). DPLM members practise in Anatomic Pathology, General Pathology, Neuropathology, Hematopathology, Medical Microbiology, and Clinical Chemistry. Faculty members include approximately 25 University of Calgary Geographic Full-Time (Academic) and 100 Clinical Faculty appointments. The Medical/Scientific staff are located at all 5 acute-care hospital sites in Calgary including Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, South Health Campus, Peter Lougheed Hospital, Alberta Children's Hospital, as well as the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre and APL's central laboratory facility, the Diagnostic & Scientific Centre (DSC). Research laboratories are located at the University of Calgary Health Sciences Centre, Heritage Medical Research Building, and Health Research Innovation Centre.
Mission
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Calgary aims to collaborate across the health care system to provide high quality clinical laboratory patient care, while advancing the field with clinically relevant research and investing in the future by creating a safe, inclusive, inspiring environment for learners at all stages.
Vision
The University of Calgary Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine's vision is to provide patient-centered, collaborative, and innovative laboratory medicine while supporting and encouraging research and education.
Core Values
- Provision of high-quality patient care
- Innovation, Collaboration, and Education
- Continual improvement
- Strive for excellence
2022-2023 Annual Report
Click here to view the 2022-2023 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Annual Report
Department News
Congratulations to Dr. Bromley!
Congratulations to Dr. Bromley, who has been awarded the 2024 Glenda MacQueen Emerging Leader Award in the Cumming School of Medicine. The recipient will be a faculty member of the Cumming School of Medicine who demonstrates leadership within the CSM academic community. Dr. Bromley also received the 2025 Leadership in Education Award from the Canadian Association of Pathologists – Association canadienne des pathologistes (CAP-ACP) to recognize a member of the CAP-ACP who has shown leadership in education in the CAP-ACP. These prestigious recognitions are a testament to Dr. Bromley’s exceptional leadership and contributions to medical education.
Congratulations Dr. de Koning!
Congratulations Dr. de Koning on being honored with the CSCC National Research Award, in recognition of outstanding achievement in research within the field of clinical chemistry. The CSCC award is given to an individual or group, as a mark of recognition of their contribution to research directly or indirectly related to clinical chemistry in Canada.
2025 GFT Retreat
The 2025 GFT Retreat was held on June 26th, 2025. The event took place at the Alt Hotel followed by dinner at Charcut.
2025 Banff Pathology Course
The annual Banff Pathology Course is taking place in beautiful Banff, Alberta, Canada through September 24-27, 2025. The 2025 Banff Pathology Course will be on the topic of Head and Neck Pathology.
