Houston Methodist Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine

The Houston Methodist Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine discovers, applies and shares advanced knowledge to further the understanding of disease. Our research advances human health while providing the highest quality of patient care.

Leveraging cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic services, our pathology and genomic medicine experts develop innovative approaches to the treatment of disease and educate physicians, scientists and technologists. Houston Methodist’s reputation for groundbreaking medical research, state-of-the-art technologies and a diverse patient population provides invaluable opportunities for clinical training and professional growth.

Our Team

The Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine’s faculty provide an outstanding training environment with access to advanced equipment in one of the country's top-ranked tertiary- and quaternary-care academic health science centers.

Pathologists at Houston Methodist Diagnostic Laboratories (HMDL) provide clinical and anatomic pathology testing for hospital clients nationwide. Our clinical pathologists and laboratory scientists offer medical and technical oversight for the laboratory. These experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for rapid or emergency medical consultation, treatment recommendations and issue resolution.

We are dedicated to creating programs that significantly enhance quality, patient safety and efficiency. The department has a strong foundation in research and education and hosts eight grand rounds a year. We are fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists, the American Association of Blood Banks, and the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, and are registered with the FDA.

Our Faculty ➝ Our Physicians ➝

154

Credentialed Expert Physicians and Researchers

13

GME Programs

92

Peer-Reviewed Publications in 2023

17

Million in Grant Funding in 2023

Our Research

Houston Methodist provides an exceptional research environment for investigators, developing the next generation of clinicians and faculty. Our externally funded investigative programs experience continued growth — especially those in cancer biology and human infectious diseases.

Houston Methodist Diagnostic Laboratories (HMDL) offer the latest in molecular pathology testing and technology. This rapidly growing division provides both clinical and research-based testing in molecular genetics, microbiology/virology, hematology and oncology.

We are also experts in whole genome sequencing of bacteria — which helps us identify organisms of uncertain origin, investigate possible outbreaks or patient-to-patient transmission, and evaluate unusually virulent infections.

Houston Methodist has an outstanding microbial pathogenesis and infectious disease research community that includes investigators at diverse leading institutions including the University of Houston, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Texas A&M Institute of Biotechnology, Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine.

Antibody Discovery and Accelerated Protein Therapeutics (ADAPT)

Read how our ADAPT lab uses cutting-edge proteomics, artificial intelligence/machine learning-enabled protein engineering, high-throughput genetic engineering (synthetic biology), and directed evolution to fuel the discovery and development of antibodies and other protein therapeutic platforms.

Researchers Uncover Distinct Patterns of a Common Pathology in Dementia

Researchers at Houston Methodist identified several patterns of LATE in the brains of aging and dementia patients to provide more accurate diagnoses.

Researchers shed light on severe infections caused by Streptococcus subspecies

Houston Methodist team investigated a recently emerged strain of bacteria called Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE).

Breakthrough May Result in a More Effective Tuberculosis Vaccine

Houston Methodist collaborated with Purdue University to develop a TB vaccine that included the C5 peptide and is delivered intranasally to provide improved protection against pulmonary TB infection.

Publications

Education & Training

We train the next generation of academic pathologists and private practice pathologists, who provide critical diagnostic services to hospitals across the nation. Our comprehensive teaching experience in both anatomic and clinical pathology provides residents with hands-on training, mentorship and exposure to a wide range of pathology subspecialties.

Our collaborative group of residents and fellows gain exposure to optimally varied surgical cases, laboratory management opportunities and research projects. The residency program provides two daily conferences and a weekly didactic anatomic pathology conference.

Our residency program and many of our fellowship programs are accredited by the ACGME. Our clinical chemistry fellowship is accredited by ComACC. We also offer a special residency research track specifically designed to support the careers of trainees who wish to become global leaders in investigative pathology.

Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with Texas A&M College of Medicine and serves as a training site for third- and fourth-year medical students.

Pathology Residency and Fellowship Programs

Houston Methodist, an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, offers ACGME-accredited residency training in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and combined anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as fellowship training for 22 pathology positions through the Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine.

Meet Our Current Pathology Residents

Houston Methodist Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine offers training for 20 anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) residency positions each year. Meet our current group of talented residents.

Meet Our Current Pathology Fellows

Meet our current group of outstanding fellows who participate in a variety of fellowships that include Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, Breast-Gynecologic Pathology, Cytopathology, Hematopathology, Surgical Pathology and more.

Residency & Fellowship Programs

Academic Services

Conferences and Seminars