Comparative Pathology

The Comparative Pathology Shared Resource (CPSR), led by Dr. Davis Seelig, provides pathology support and expertise to Masonic Cancer Center members and non-members who use laboratory animals in their research.

We are a full-service pathology laboratory that offers support from the initial stages of the experiment (study design and preparation of research grant) through to the final stages (assisting with manuscript preparation after the results have been analyzed). We offer technical support for tissue collection, processing, and preparation of histological sections, and we also offer pathology support for interpretation and imaging of the tissues.

Routine requests, including tissue processing, H&E and special staining, and slide scanning, can be completed within 3-5 days of sample receipt.  Most projects requiring pathologist analysis are completed within 4-6 weeks of sample submission (pending project scale).  Please contact us for specific quoting and turnaround time information.

We are an a la carte laboratory that strives to meet the unique needs of our clientele regardless of the size and scope of the project.  Investigators may use our resource for all of their comparative pathology needs or may request selected components (e.g., preparation of histological sections from a previously prepared tissue block or staining previously prepared glass slides).