Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
20 courses · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
PATH 200A Research in Experimental Pathology
- Units
- 2-12
- Corequisite
- PATH 203A
Independent research for the Ph.D. program within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in Experimental Pathology.
PATH 200B Research in Experimental Pathology
- Units
- 2-12
- Corequisite
- PATH 203B
Independent research for the Ph.D. program within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in Experimental Pathology.
PATH 200C Research in Experimental Pathology
- Units
- 2-12
- Corequisite
- PATH 203C
Independent research for the Ph.D. program within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in Experimental Pathology.
PATH 200R Research in Experimental Pathology for First-Year Students
- Units
- 2-12
Independent research within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in Experimental Pathology for first-year Ph.D. students.
PATH 203A Advanced Studies in Experimental Pathology
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- PATH 200A
A tutorial course for Ph.D. students in Experimental Pathology entailing attendance at Departmental seminars and critical reading of the scientific literature.
PATH 203B Advanced Studies in Experimental Pathology
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- PATH 200B
A tutorial course for Ph.D. students in Experimental Pathology entailing attendance at Departmental seminars and critical reading of the scientific literature.
PATH 203C Advanced Studies in Experimental Pathology
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- PATH 200C
A tutorial course for Ph.D. students in Experimental Pathology entailing attendance at Departmental seminars and critical reading of the scientific literature.
PATH 204A Experimental Pathology Research Seminar
- Units
- 1
Seminar series for graduate students in Experimental Pathology. Students attend seminars and, beginning in their third year of graduate study, present one formal seminar on their graduate research.
PATH 204B Experimental Pathology Research Seminar
- Units
- 1
Seminar series for graduate students in Experimental Pathology. Students attend seminars and, beginning in their third year of graduate study, present one formal seminar on their graduate research.
PATH 204C Experimental Pathology Research Seminar
- Units
- 1
Seminar series for graduate students in Experimental Pathology. Students attend seminars and, beginning in their third year of graduate study, present one formal seminar on their graduate research.
PATH 221 Immunopathogenic Mechanisms of Disease
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 215. Recommended: M&MG 215
- Corequisite
- Recommended: M&MG 215
Examination of the mechanisms underlying disease states mediated by immune dysregulation including mechanisms of immune evasion by cancer, diseases mediated by cytokine dysregulation, role of the microbiome of the GI tract and of other disease sites, and adoptive T-cell (CAR-T-cells).
PATH 225 Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease
- Units
- 3
Provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms of human diseases, including neurologic, hematologic, neoplastic, and infectious diseases. Students gain an understanding of these mechanisms, as well as models of human diseases.
PATH 227 Experimental Pathology Journal Club
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- PATH 204A, PATH 204B, PATH 204C
Graduate-level course, which is open to all years, will involve the reading and discussion of papers, preferably written by the invited seminar speaker. Discussions will cover advanced topics in experimental pathology as related to an understanding of human disease.
PATH 240 Neuropathology
- Units
- 3
Covers genetic and molecular mechanisms of neurological diseases. A grounding in neuroanatomy and prior or simultaneous enrollment in Anatomy 210A or the equivalent is strongly recommended. Resident physicians and clinical fellows can audit the course.
PATH 291 M.D. and Ph.D. Fundamentals
- Units
- 2
For MSTP students during their first or second year of graduate school. The goals are to help early graduate-phase MSTPs to get off to faster starts in their dissertations and better leverage their dual-degree training during their physician-scientist journeys.
PATH 292A Scientific Communication
- Units
- 2
Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.
PATH 292B Scientific Communication
- Units
- 2
Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.
PATH 292C Scientific Communication
- Units
- 2
Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.
PATH 298 Independent Study
- Units
- 6-10
Provided for Medical Science Training Program students to synthesize the basic science information learned during the basic science years of medical school and learn how to apply that knowledge toward graduate research directed at understanding the basis of human disease.
PATH 299 Dissertation in Experimental Pathology
- Units
- 1-12
Provided for the preparation and completion of the dissertation required for the Ph.D. degree.