Our stories demonstrate the impact on patient care by the specialty of pathology through our programs and grants, most notably by See, Test & Treat—our flagship humanitarian program. All of these stories would not be possible without the support of CAP members, staff, corporations, foundations, patient advocacy groups, health institutions, and laboratory communities.

  • Roche and Ventana Launch Bold Investment in Pathology’s Future

    Thanks to the generous support of Roche and Ventana Medical Systems INC, the CAP Foundation is proud to offer a unique opportunity that brings the future of pathology into focus—by placing residents right at the heart of innovation. Through the Translational Diagnostics Advanced Training Grant, pathology residents have the opportunity to attend an immersive, four-week...

  • Leading with Purpose: The Women of the CAP Foundation Driving Change in Healthcare

    March is Women’s History Month, and while it’s a time to reflect on the incredible contributions of women throughout history, at the CAP Foundation, we don’t just celebrate women- we are women. Our entire staff is female-led, and we take pride in the work we do, from advancing women’s health through See, Test & Treat...

  • A Lifesaving Mission: How See, Test & Treat is Changing Lives One Screening at a Time

    For too many Black Americans, preventive healthcare isn’t just about scheduling an appointment-it’s about overcoming a history of medical mistrust, financial barriers, and systemic inequities. Despite advancements in medicine and technology, Black communities continue to experience higher rates of late-stage cancer diagnoses and worse health outcomes due to limited access to screenings, underrepresentation in healthcare,...

  • January Is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: A Call to Prioritize Your Health

    Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, yet it’s largely preventable. However, many women—especially in underserved communities—are not getting the screening they need. A significant barrier to preventive screenings isn’t just access- it’s priorities. Many women, particularly caregivers, often place their own health last, thinking, I’m fine; I’ll get checked later.’...

  • From the President: Help Advance Pathology and Save Lives

    As Foundation president, I want you to know how your contribution equips pathologists with education opportunities, grant funding, and innovative programming that bridge health equity and improve outcomes for patients worldwide. In 2024, your support helped the CAP Foundation provide 85 grants and awards—totaling an incredible $91,400—to pathologists, medical students, and residents. These grants empower...

  • Global Grant Supports Labs in Rwanda, Impresses at CAP24

    Clinicians from the Baylor College of Medicine, with a grant from the CAP Foundation, helped empower and improve diagnostic medicine in Rwanda through an innovative and low-cost project using 3D-printed parts for telepathology. After receiving the CAP Foundation Global Pathology Development Grant in 2023, the multidisciplinary team traveled to the University Teaching Hospital of Butare...

  • The CAP Foundation and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation approximately 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. While pathologists may not directly conduct mammograms, the CAP Foundation helps over 600 medically underserved patients a year access diagnostic medicine to screen for both breast and cervical cancer via...

  • CAP Foundation, Eli Lilly Award for Residents ‘Passionate About Research’

    Before her four-week training at Eli Lilly and Company’s Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory in Indianapolis, Couger Jimenez Jaramillo, MD, said her experience in various subspecialties could be more well-rounded. Having spent most of her previous research time in anatomical pathology Dr. Jaramillo said, “I think that this gap in my experience comes at the expense of...

  • Junior Director Reflects on Foundation Board Experience

    As my time on the CAP Foundation Board of Directors comes to an end, I’d encourage any CAP Junior Member who wants to learn more about nonprofit work, make lasting connections in the field, or simply help the specialty to apply for this position before the October 31, 2024, deadline. Serving on the CAP Foundation...

  • Foundation Brings Residents to Pathologists Leadership Summit

    The CAP Foundation Leadership Development Award introduces pathology residents to the specialty’s issues and leadership opportunities at the institutional, local, state, and national levels. The award enhances each recipient's education and experience on issues challenging the practice of pathology. In partnership with CAP Advocacy, four future pathology advocates attended the Pathologists Leadership Summit (PLS) in...

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