Department of Pathology

Pathology is said to form a bridge between the basic and clinical sciences. The Department of Pathology at AIMC, is well known for its active involvement in academic and research activities. It also provides diagnostic facilities to patients of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. The department is divided into four main sections namely Histopathology, Haematology, Microbiology and Chemical Pathology. A well-established Molecular Biology section, headed by Prof Fouzia Ashraf, is its distinguishing feature. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, a dedicated Corona Lab was established which played a pivotal role in the fight against the deadly disease.

Another unique diagnostic modality is the flow cytometry being run by Prof. Dr. Sajjad Haider who has received special training in the field from SKMCH. This vital test is available at only a few centers in Pakistan. Histopathology section of AIMC caters to one of the highest workloads in the province. Prof. Ameena Ashraf’s area of specialization is histopathology. As a supervisor, she has trained numerous histopathologists who are now serving in various institutions both within Pakistan and abroad. Under the dynamic supervision of Prof Ambereen Anwar, the department is rapidly progressing and acquiring new diagnostic modalities. The faculty of the department is reputed to be the best in the province. They are unmatched in their qualifications as well as zeal in serving humanity. The technical staff associated with the department is also highly skilled. Both internal and external quality assurance programmes are running successfully.