Recognizing, early on, the significance of molecular diagnostics, Peter Schirmacher became Germany's first pathologist to be certified in this field, going on to spearhead advancements in personalized medicine and establish a leading diagnostic center. With extensive leadership roles in pathology societies, Schirmacher emphasizes the necessity of visibility and advocacy for the specialty amidst challenges like workforce decline and structural shifts in academic pathology.
Profession
Guidelines and Recommendations
Histology
Laboratory management
Microbiology and Immunology
Career Pathways
Representing the Field, Internationally
Sitting Down With… Peter Schirmacher, Professor of Pathology and Director of the Institute of Pathology, Heidelberg, Germany, and President of the European Society of Pathology
08/15/2025
Interview
7 min read