For patients
Tel.
+41 44 255 20 18
Institute of Neuropathology
The medical activities at the Institute of Neuropathology consist mainly of diagnostics aimed at elucidating diseasesof the central and the peripheral nervous system, as well as of skeletal muscle. This work is being carried out in collaboration with neurologists and neurosurgeons.
At the University Hospital, we take tissue samples from patients for diagnostic purposes, as well as examine tissue biopsies from other hospitals that are sent to us for second opinions. The latter cases are usually selected, diagnostically challenging problems.
In addition, we host the National Reference Center for Human Prion Diseases (NRPE) which coordinates the diagnostic activities in the field of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in Switzerland.
Our strengths
- Unique institutional integration of most modern diagnostics with top research (basic and translational research)
- Application and development of modern investigational techniques
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- High quality guaranteed by experts
- Accurate assessment of individual cases requiring special examination
- Direct contact with the attending physician
- Quality management
- Sustainable continuing education and on-the-job training
For international patients
International Office
Rämistrasse 100
8091 Zurich
Tel.
+41 44 255 54 54
Mail
international@usz.ch
For referrals
Universtity Hospital Zurich
Institute of Neuropathology
Schmelzbergstrasse 12
8091 Zürich
Tel.
+41 44 255 20 18