Dr. Sarah Hooper completed her undergraduate training at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) and undertook her internship and community service in KwaZulu-Natal. After spending some time in pediatrics, she earned a Diploma in Child Health before transitioning to general practice for about five years. In 2018, she joined the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) as a registrar in anatomical pathology and successfully completed her Part Two exams earlier this year. What inspired Dr. Hooper to become a pathologist was the excitement and interest she observed in her friends who were studying histopathology. She always enjoyed the diagnostic process in clinical practice, realizing that anatomical pathology was a way to expand her interest. Dr. Hooper appreciates the visual aspect of working through patterns and images, finding it much more vibrant than radiology! As a newly qualified pathologist, she wanted to find an environment that would allow her to establish her independent practice and build a solid foundation for growth. Dr. Hooper chose to join Lancet Laboratories because it is an established and busy lab that offers a diverse range of practices. She believes Lancet will provide her with an excellent mix of exposure and guidance, and she is thrilled to be part of the team.