Retirement: Dr. Mark Darling
June 30, 2026
We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Mark Darling on his retirement from Western University, effective July 1, 2026, after 23 years of dedicated service.Retirement: Dr. Lee-Cyn Ang
June 30, 2026
We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Lee-Cyn Ang on his retirement from Western University, effective July 1, 2026, after 26 years of dedicated service.MClSc-PA Program Cake and Tea Celebration 2026
June 30, 2026
Congratulations to Melanie Burr, Ashlyn Kim, Darshil Patel, Trinity Quan, Rilla Wei, Xiaopu (Pearl) Wang on completing the Master of Clinical Sciences, Pathologists’ Assistant Program.Resident Cake and Tea Celebration
June 30, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Menard and Dr. Tommaso Romagnoli on completing the Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Residency Training Program; and Dr. Hao Li for completing a Fellowship in the Neuropathology Program.Summer Social 2026 and Awards Ceremony
June 29, 2026
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine held its fifth annual Summer Social and Awards Ceremony on June 23, 2026 at Spencer Hotel and Conference Centre's Outdoor Pavilion. It was a lovely evening to come together and acknowledge several awards, honours and professional milestones.Western Gold Medals
June 26, 2026
We would like to congratulate the 2026 Western Gold Medal recipients; Asiba Noori, Eesa Huq, Graydon Chapple, Michael Yoshida, Sharon Chen, Riley Galla, Gabrielle Kunde. The Western Gold Medal is awarded to the student with the highest academic average in an Honours Specialization or Major program at Western University. The department is pleased to recognize seven students for this distinction this year.Dr. Rober Abdo, PhD – 2026 Fellowship Grant Recipient
June 24, 2026
Dr. Abdo is a physician-scientist who recently obtained his PhD in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. His research focuses on spatial tumour biology and the mechanisms by which malignant cells remodel the brain microenvironment to support progression and therapy resistance.Shania Kaczmarek completes the PaLM MSc program
June 23, 2026
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Shania Kaczmarek, who recently completed an MSc in Pathology. Dr. Mike Shkrum was Shania’s MSc supervisor.Daniel Kawa completes the PaLM MSc program
June 22, 2026
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Medicine would like to offer congratulations to Daniel Kawa, who recently completed an MSc in Pathology. Dr. Patti Kiser and Dr. Dean Betts were Daniel’s MSc supervisors.Pathology Teams Bring Home Hardware at Dragon Boat Festival
June 19, 2026
The Pathology Paddlers and Pathology Paddlers Part Deux made a strong showing at this year's Fanshawe Dragon Boat Festival! Pathology Paddlers earned a third-place finish in the C Division Consolation Race, while Pathology Paddlers Part Deux captured second place in the C Division Championship Race, crossing the finish line just 0.44 seconds behind the winning team, the Maple Dragons, in a thrilling photo finish.Luis Limo Davila receives Top Poster Presentation Award at DOHaD Canada
June 12, 2026
Congratulations to Luis Limo on receiving the Top Poster Presentation Award at the 9th Annual Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Meeting for his doctoral research examining the relationship between unmet dental needs and children's developmental health and functioning.Stefan Sampy Completes his MSc Thesis
June 08, 2026
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine would like to offer Congratulations to Stefan Sampy who has completed his MSc in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Tianqing Peng is Stefan’s MSc Supervisor.
