LHSC Pathology - Forensic Pathology

Director - Dr. M.J. Shkrum MD, FRCP(C)

The Forensic Pathology division serves a vital role for LHSC and the Southwestern Ontario region.  In collaboration with the Ontario Coroner's system as well as the Ontario Provincial Police and Police Forces from London and other municipalities, the Forensic Pathology service at LHSC oversees postmortem investigations of approximately 400 cases per year.  Through their involvement in coroner's autopsies, Pathology faculty play a central role in determination of cause of death, diagnosis, implementation of safety measures, public education and expert testimony in the courts of law.