This week the Q&A BUG paid a visit to Toronto General Hospital’s Surgical Pathology Lab and ‘infected’ Emmanuelle Chung, Pathologists’ Assistant (PA). The nomination came from our previous Q&A BUG ‘victim,’ Catherine Wang. You can check out Catherine’s photo Q&A HERE.
As a PA, Emmanuelle is responsible for the grossing of clinical biopsy specimens. As different specimen samples are sent to the lab – Emmanuelle will inspect and dissect the tissue or organ, detailing the characteristics of the sample and looking for abnormalities. Her goal is to supply the best possible tissue sample to UHN Pathologists to ensure an accurate diagnoses.
Emmanuelle, along with the other PAs in LMP rotate across UHN sites and have experience with a wide variety of anatomical samples. They are part of a big picture pathology team, which included technologists, technicians and specialty pathologists who prepare specimen samples from biopsy to microscopic review to ensure patients receive expert diagnoses.
To learn more about Emmanuelle, check out her photo Q&A below!
Whereabouts did you grow up?
What was your first job?
If you could be famous for one thing, what would it be?
Favourite TV show?
Where was your last road trip to?
What’s your favorite meal to make at home?
What was your first live concert?
If you could bring one thing on a weekend camping trip, what would it be?
What do you do for fun?
What’s your favourite animal? (Draw it!)
Favourite sports team or athlete?
What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the last six months?
If you had to describe working at UHN in less than 10 words, what would you say?
If your friends had to describe you in less than five words, what would they say?
Because Emmanuelle completed the photo series Q&A she was given the opportunity to pass the bug onto someone else… Make sure to check in next week to find out which LMP staff member Emmanuelle nominated – It could be you!
Have a common interest with Emmanuelle? – Share it in the comments section!
- How Disney definitely got it right with Moana.
- That you used to be a big fan of ska bands… or that you still are!
- That you support cows as a reasonable choice for favourite animal.
- How you’re also crushed Sense 8 got canceled.
The Pathology Report 
It’s not much comfort but at least there will be a Sense 8 holiday special to finish the narrative.