Pathologists
Pathologists identify the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conduct tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions.
What the job involves
Conducts tests on body samples to determine nature, stage of development and possible source of illness
Studies effects of selected drugs on diseased organisms to find effective methods for treating specific patients
Performs autopsies
May apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes by analysis physical and biological evidence