His research topics included the toxicity of antineoplastic agents in laboratory animals , and the carcinogenic potential of selected chemical compounds in vertebrate organisms .
In addition to his work in hospital - based surgical pathology , Dr. Sternberg had a prolific career as an experimental pathologist .
Sternberg 's research topics included the toxicity of antineoplastic agents in laboratory animals , and the carcinogenic potential of selected chemical compounds in vertebrate organisms .
In addition to his work in hospital - based surgical pathology , Dr. Sternberg had a prolific career as an experimental pathologist .