The Department of Pathology has a tradition of research and experimental pathology excellence. The mission of the Branch of Experimental Pathology is to perform laboratory research that provides insights into developing clinical therapies for patients with unmet needs. The major areas of research are Tumor Biology, Carcinogenesis & Metastasis, UV Carcinogenesis, Virology, Stem Cells, Infectious Diseases, Immunobiology and Bacterial Pathogenesis. Each of these has potential clinical relevance. Experimental pathology is defined as disease-oriented hypothesis testing or generating research. Our experimental pathology branch’s progress parallels OSU’s signature programs in cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular transplantation, infectious disease and critical care medicine. In addition, within the Experimental Pathology branch are unique programs in image analysis and tissue banking. The Experimental Pathology Branch is currently undergoing a major expansion in terms of faculty recruitment and space. Recently Dr. Ramesh Ganju from Harvard Medical School was recruited in the Department as the Scott Endowed Professor in Experimental Pathology and Vice Chair of the Experimental Pathology Branch. Additional faculty recruitments are in progress. In addition, a new endowed professorship, the von Haam Professorship, is being created.