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
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - DPLM Research Day 2025
The Annual Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Research Day will be held this year on Wednesday June 11, 2025. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 1600h MDT (no exceptions!).
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Dr. Johann Pitout Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Johann Pitout for being recognized as Highly Cited Researchers 2024. His exceptional work has resulted in multiple Highly Cited Papers ™, ranking in the top 1% by citations in his field on Web of Science ™.
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.