Research in the Pathology Division focuses on dust and dust-related diseases, including tuberculosis, particularly in the mining industry. Studies are currently under way in the gold, platinum and manganese mining sectors.

Research projects fall under the focus areas of:

• Dusts and Dust Related Diseases
• Mining Industry

The External Advisor for the Pathology Section is:

• Prof. C. Feldman - University of the Witwatersrand

• University of the Witwatersrand (RSA)
• Washington University (USA)
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK)
• Medical Research Council (UK)
• University of Calgary (Canada)
• University College, London (UK)