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Peter Norman Furness (born 2 Sept 1955) is a British
pathologist Pathology is the study of disease. The word ''pathology'' also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. However, when used in the context of modern medical treatme ...
, professor of pathology at the
University of Leicester The University of Leicester ( ) is a public university, public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park, Leicester, Victoria Park. The university's predecessor, Univ ...
, and president of the
Royal College of Pathologists The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) is a professional membership organisation. Its main function is the overseeing of postgraduate training, and its Fellowship Examination (FRCPath) is recognised as the standard assessment of fitness to p ...
2008–2011. Professor Furness was elected for a second term of office as President of the Royal College of Pathologists in 2020 but was debarred from office after allegations of misconduct were upheld following an independent investigation and disciplinary hearing.


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1955 births Living people Academics of the University of Leicester British pathologists Presidents of the Royal College of Physicians {{UK-academic-stub