A/Prof Marek Havlat is an Histopathologist and Cytopathologist who is the current head of Anatomical Pathology and Cytopathology and has been with WDP for 12 years.

He is a graduate of the University of Tasmania  1989,  and gained his FRCPA in 1996,  followed by  further training in the UK gaining the  FRCPath and FFpath in 1999,  FIAC in 2004 and Diploma in Cytopathology in 2006 .

His interests include all aspects of Cytopathology, and has a strong focus on Dermatopathology, Gastrointestinal pathology,  Head and Neck,  Endocrine  and Thoracic histopathology.

He also has had Australian and international training experience in Gynaecological Pathology, Neuropathology and Forensic Pathology.

He is an Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame where he has been participating in the pathology  lecture- tutorial program and examining medical students  since 2005 and has received many awards in this endeavour.

He is a keen swimmer and cyclist, has a strong interest in foreign languages and classical music, and is also an avid reader.