Chakrabarti Lab

Our lab is dedicated to the investigation of the pathways and mechanisms by which diabetics develop end organ damage. Our team consists of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. We use various experimental techniques to help with our long-term goal: identifying potential therapies to prevent and/or treat diabetic complications.

Explore Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

What is Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the study of the nature and causes of diseases. 

Education Programs

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and postgraduate programs.

Meet our Faculty

Our faculty continue to strive in teaching, research, and clinical service, the pillars of academic medicine.

Pathologists' Assistant Program

The program offers the students the opportunity to train in the highly specialized field of anatomical pathology.

Areas of Research

Members of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine are involved in both basic science and clinical research activities

Funding Opportunities

Western offers a wide range of funding opportunities including financial support.

OUR RESEARCH

Our research focuses on chronic diabetic complications. For specific projects, please visit the research page.