Educating future generations of pathologists.
About UsThe Department of Pathology is a community of basic and clinical scientists who bring an extraordinary range of specialized expertise to their research, teaching, and clinical care to establish diagnoses and outstanding novel therapeutics through our affiliated hospitals.
Education
Research
Our Work
Learn more the department's latest research efforts, including the work we do through our affiliated institutions.
Publications
Browse our archive of recent publications to catch up on the latest discoveries from within our laboratories.
Faculty Spotlight
Jian-Jun Wei, MD
- MD: Shandong Medical University, China (1985)
Dr. Wei is an endowed Professor of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His research interests focus on the histological and phenotypical interpretation of human cancer. He is also dedicated in discovering and developing the translational research tools to explore the biomarkers for the early detection of cancer and conduct the genetic analysis of neoplasia in the female reproductive system. He is subspecialized in gynecologic pathology and provides clinical service, medical education and laboratory management.
Hamza Tariq, MD
- Resident: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, Pathology, Anatomic & Clinical (2020)
- Fellow: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Hematopathology (2021)
I completed my residency training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine in 2020. Following that, I completed my subspecialty fellowship training in hematopathology at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where I now serve as a faculty hematopathologist.
Physician-Scientist Training & Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and training to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans, including one of our fellows, Kate Poropatich, MD, MPH.
Health Equity
Our vision is to make Northwestern, our communities, all communities, our lives and the world a better place — with everyone having the chance and responsibility for reaching their own pinnacle of health.
