Department of Pathobiology
Introduction
The Department of Pathobiology is dedicated to teaching and research in pathology, infectious diseases and immunology, and laboratory animal medicine.
Teaching and Services
Located on both the Philadelphia and New Bolton Center campuses, it has an outstanding reputation for fundamental research, and provides crucial clinical services for the School and the State.
Furthermore, by offering state-of-the-art training for veterinary students, residents, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, the Department is helping to mold the future leaders in veterinary medicine and in basic research.
Our Mission
To understand the nature of disease and its impact on humans and animals.
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University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Pathobiology
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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