PDC Mission and Vision

Mission:

Protect the material inheritance of the "Instituto Oswaldo Cruz Pathology Department Collection" (PDC), composed of human and animal materials used in experiments conducted by the Department as of 1984; and search for development opportunities and collaborative activities focused on scientific research within the biological and documental collection, supporting the scientific promotion of the Pathology Museum.

Vision:

Restructure, organise and modernise IOC Pathology Department Collection (PDC), transforming it in an informatised collection for scientific knowledge sharing among visiting researchers. Develop multidisciplinary research within the materials of the collection, seeking for national and international partnerships.