Dr. Chirukandath Gopinath

Honorary Member of the European Society of Toxicologic Pathology (ESTP)

In memoriam


Has contributed substantially to shaping modern toxicologic pathology, and extensively participated to educational activities worldwide.

  • Chirukandath Gopinath gained his membership with the Royal College of Pathologists, London, in 1977 and was awarded an honorary fellowship of the International Academy of Toxicological Pathologists in 2004.
    • Has expertise in toxicologic pathology related to safety assessment of pharmaceuticals based on a distinguished career as a bench pathologist, supervisor of other toxicologic pathologists.
    • Has published extensively in scientific journals and many books on toxicological pathology.
  • Dr. Gopinath is one of the founding members of the BSTP and has held several positions in various professional societies including past president of BSTP and IFSTP.
  • Dr. Gopinath has organized and operated several educational modules on the topics of toxicological pathology in different countries including India, China, and Brazil.