Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839, BU is the third-oldest university in Boston and the 27th-oldest private university in the United States. BU is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. The university has more than 4,000 faculty members and nearly 34,000 students, making it one of Boston's largest employers. BU offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is a large academic unit deeply involved in understanding, diagnosing, and teaching about disease. Integrating research, clinical service, and education, it plays a vital role in medical advancements and patient care. The department benefits significantly from strong ties with Boston Medical Center and the VA Boston Healthcare System, which serve as primary teaching hospitals, offering extensive clinical training across its key divisions. Faculty and trainees engage in diverse research spanning cancer biology, infectious disease, neuroscience, and more, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities. The department offers graduate programs including PhD and Master's degrees, preparing individuals for careers in research and laboratory sciences, and contributes substantially to medical student education, continuing a distinguished history of excellence.
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