17 Feb 2026

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Meet the College’s Undergraduate and Foundation Lead, neuropathologist Dr Matthew Clarke. sample teaser

sample full description This role is instrumental in helping the College increase awareness of pathology specialties among graduates from UK medical schools, universities and foundation training. The position had been vacant for some time, but we were delighted to appoint Dr Clarke as Undergraduate and Foundation Lead earlier this year. He will work closely with the College’s Events, Training, and Corporate and Public Engagement teams in this varied role.

Dr Clarke is a specialty registrar and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Lecturer in diagnostic neuropathology based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children for his clinical work, and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) for his research. He has been involved with the College for a number of years. We asked him a few questions about why he decided to apply for the role, and what he wants to achieve during his time in the role.