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    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. 

    Learn More About the Department of Pathobiology

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    Pathobiology Faculty

    Our faculty have built an outstanding reputation for fundamental research.
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    Core Facilities & Services

    Our department offers various facilities and services that benefit the university.
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    Education & Training

    The department faculty are fully immersed in the school’s educational mission.

    Pathobiology Events

    Upcoming Events

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    Connect With Us

    University of Pennsylvania
    School of Veterinary Medicine

    Department of Pathobiology
    3800 Spruce Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Department Chair

    Igor E. Brodsky

    Igor E. Brodsky, PhD

    Robert R. Marshak Professor

    Additional Titles: Chair, Department of Pathobiology Associate Professor of Microbiology, Perelman School of Medicine Immunology Graduate Group Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology Graduate Group

    ibrodsky@vet.upenn.edu

    Staff

    Executive Assistant
    Susan Waddington-Pilder

    (215) 746-2046

    waddingt@vet.upenn.edu

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