Together, we’re driving the transformation of tissue diagnosis to improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare.


As Switzerland’s leading professional body for molecular pathology, we connect pathologists, researchers, and clinicians, to foster a community committed to diagnostic excellence and scientific discovery.
Explore our latest activities, stay informed about breakthroughs in the field, and join us in shaping the future of molecular pathology.
We invite you to discover our vision, engage with our initiatives, and become part of our vibrant scientific community.
The Swiss Society of Molecular Pathology (SSMP) is dedicated to enhancing healthcare through precision diagnostics, innovative research, and ongoing professional growth. Our mission is to bridge molecular science and clinical practice, empowering pathologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to achieve diagnostic excellence.
We actively support groundbreaking research, facilitate collaboration across institutions, and provide continuous education tailored to the evolving needs of professionals in molecular pathology and in the wider general pathology community. Through these efforts, the SSMP seeks to improve patient outcomes, advance scientific discovery, and shape the future of personalized medicine in Switzerland and beyond.
Dear colleagues, members, and friends,
Welcome to the new Swiss Society of Molecular Pathology (SSMP) website. It is an honor and a pleasure to lead an organisation dedicated to transforming patient care through excellence in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine.
As molecular pathology rapidly evolves, our aims are: to promote innovation, to foster collaboration, and to maintain scientific and clinical excellence. In the short term, we prioritise our educational initiatives and the establishment and maintenance of robust guidelines that directly improve clinical practice. Over the long term, our ambition is to position Switzerland as a global leader in precision diagnostics, by integrating the best cutting-edge research into clinical workflows.
Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. We work closely with other pathologists, as well as researchers, clinicians, and healthcare institutions, to accelerate advancements that directly translate into improved patient outcomes.
Thanks to your continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient care we will advance molecular pathology and shape the future of precision medicine.
Warm regards,
Thomas McKee
President
Swiss Society of Molecular Pathology

Dr. sc. nat. Jae Kyoung PAK Administrative Director Obstgartenstrasse 7 8006 Zürich
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