The Department of Veterinary Pathology is a strategic discipline that examines the morphological and molecular foundations of diseases, central to modern veterinary medicine education and clinical diagnosis processes. Pathology, also defined as the "science of disease," establishes the strongest bridge between clinical findings and definitive diagnosis. Our department trains equipped veterinarians with its undergraduate education in accordance with EAEVE standards, while providing professional diagnostic support to regional livestock, clinics, and scientific projects through its advanced laboratory services.
Our undergraduate education conducted within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine prepares students from the fundamental principles of "General Pathology" to specific areas requiring expertise, offering a broad perspective. The primary goal of the department is to teach veterinary candidates the mechanisms of disease formation (pathogenesis). Students prepare a strong foundation for clinical courses by understanding fundamental pathological processes such as inflammation, tumor formation, circulatory disorders, and degeneration. At the end of our educational program, our students graduate as competent veterinarians who grasp the pathogenesis of diseases and can correlate clinical presentations with morphological findings.
Curriculum Scope Learning Outcomes:
- Basic and Systemic Approach: Education starting with General Pathology is deepened with Special Pathology I, II, and III courses to cover diseases of all organ systems.
- Diagnostic and Applied Education: With the Diagnostic Pathology and Veterinary Medicine Internship Training Program, our students gain clinical experience in necropsy techniques, macroscopic evaluation, differential diagnosis, and reporting.
- Specialization-Focused Courses: With courses in Oncology, Cytopathological Diagnosis, Exotic Animal Disease Pathology, Laboratory Animal Disease Pathology, Poultry Diseases, Aquatic Animal Diseases, and Clinical Pathology, specific knowledge is imparted to veterinary candidates in specialized areas.
Our department, with its modern infrastructure and specialized academic staff, is a reference center for routine diagnostic services and has the status of a Diagnostic Analysis Laboratory with the permission of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Cases from the field and samples directed from clinics are meticulously analyzed and reported as quickly as possible.
1. Routine Diagnostic Services
- Necropsy (Postmortem Examination): Determining the exact cause of death through systematic autopsy in all species from farm animals to pets.
- Biopsy and Histopathological Examination: Microscopic analysis of tissues obtained through surgical operations and establishing a disease diagnosis.
- Cytopathological Diagnosis: Cytological evaluation of aspiration and smear samples for rapid diagnosis.
- Advanced Diagnostic Techniques: In cases where routine staining is insufficient, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods and molecular diagnostic systems are applied for the detection of specific agents or tumor markers.
- Expert Report: Expert services and reporting of findings in forensic cases.
2. Research and Project Support (Service Procurement)
Professional support is provided to internal and external stakeholders for histopathological evaluations, which are the heart of scientific research.
- Experimental Applications: Histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis of tissues obtained from experimental animals within the scope of project and thesis studies.
- Scientific Consultancy: Interpretation of obtained findings according to academic standards and providing data support for projects.
The correct diagnosis of a disease is the first step towards the correct treatment. Our department guides veterinary practice by revealing not only "what it is" but also "how it developed" with scientific data. With academic rigor, rapid results, and reliable diagnostic principles, we continue to provide the highest level of service to both our students and industry stakeholders.
Within the Department of Pathology, our physical infrastructure in education and diagnosis is kept up-to-date and developed to keep pace with technological advancements.
