Pathology Divisions
Anatomic Pathology
Director:
Wei Xin, M.D., Ph.D.
Autopsy
Director:
Kurt Knowles, M.D.
Faculty:
Elliot Carter, M.D.
Osama R. Elkadi, M.D.
Carlina Madelaire, M.D.
Elizabeth Manci, M.D. (Pediatric Autopsy)
Resources:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
National Association of Medical Examiners
Cytopathology
Diagnostic Cytopathology involves the interpretation of cells that spontaneously exfoliate or are removed from tissues by abrasion or fine needle aspiration, such as specimens from the cervix (Pap tests), breast, thyroid, lymph node, lung, liver, etc. The Division of Cytopathology actively participates in all aspects of diagnostic cytopathology as well as cytopathology research and residency training program.
Faculty:
Eliot Carter, M.D.
Osama R. Elkadi, M.D.
Elba A. Turbat-Herrera, M.D.
Kurt Knowles, M.D.
Carlina Madelaire, M.D.
Resources:
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
American Society of Cytopathology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society for Cytotechnology
Papanicolau Society of Cytopathology
PathLab.org
Dermatopathology
Director:
Thuy Phung, M.D., Ph.D.
Faculty:
Kurt Knowles, M.D.
Neuropathology
Director:
Osama R. Elkadi, M.D.
Pediatric Pathology
Director:
Carlos Galliani, M.D.
Faculty:
Elizabeth Manci, M.D.
Pamela Moore, B.S., Htl (ASCP)
Surgical Pathology
Faculty:
Elliot Carter, M.D.
Osama R. Elkadi, M.D.
Elba A. Turbat-Herrera, M.D.
Carlina Madelaire, M.D.
Jason Laughlin, P.A.
Renal Pathology
Director:
Guillermo A. Herrera, M.D.
Faculty:
Carlina Madelaire, M.D.
Resources:
Immunohistochemistry Vade Mecum
Clinical Pathology
Director:
Jacek Polski, M.D. (Interim)
Blood Bank and Transfusion
Director:
Mohammad Barouqa, M.D.
Resources:
American Association of Blood Banks
Clinical Chemistry
Faculty:
Luis del Pozo-Yauner, M.D., Ph.D.
Resources:
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Lab Tests Online
Clinical Microbiology
Director:
Zan Ahmed, M.D.
Resources:
American Society for Microbiology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Electron Microscopy
Electron microscopy is an important part of our pathology program. We have a national outreach program in renal, muscle and nerve pathology, and these specimens require ultrastructural evaluation. We also use electron microscopy for research purposes. A technique known as ultrastructural immunolabeling is an integral part of our laboratory. This technique offers exquisite immuno-morphologic correlations and is extremely valuable in addressing research issues and in dealing with selective clinical decisions. The personnel in the electron microscopy laboratory is well versed in the technical preparation of these samples.
Our electron microscopy is now with the latest capabilities. Our residents use it in their clinical and research projects and learn to utilize it very well.
Director:
Guillermo A. Herrera, M.D.
Faculty:
Carlina Madelaire, M.D.
Osama R. Elkadi, M.D.
Rodney E. Shackelford, D.O, Ph.D.
Elba A. Turbat-Herrera, M.D.
Hematopathology
Hematopathology involves the study of hematopoietic cells and related diseases. A diagnostic hematopathologist uses a microscope to examine peripheral blood smears, body fluids, bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, lymph nodes, and other tissues. He or she interprets laboratory values, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetic, and molecular diagnostic tests and uses his or her expertise to diagnose blood, bone marrow, and lymph node diseases and especially lymphomas and leukemias. The hematopathologist supervises hematology and flow cytometry laboratories and works closely with the hematology/oncology service. The residents on hematopathology rotation actively participate in all aspects of diagnostic hematopathology, lab supervision, and research. Our Flow Cytometry Laboratory operates the state-of-the-art, 10-color clinical Beckman Coulter Navious EX flow cytometer with up to 10-color reagents (ClearLLab 10C).
Director:
Jacek Polski, M.D.
Faculty:
Mohammad Barouqa, M.D.
Eric Wei, M.D., Ph.D.
Resources:
American Society of Hematology
Society for Hematopathology
Clinical Cytometry Society
Image Bank
Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics
Atlas of Hematology
Molecular and Genomics Pathology
The equipment in molecular diagnostic lab include:
- Illumina MiSeq for Next generation sequencing (NGS)
- ABI 7500 Realtime qPCR machine
- QiaQuant realtime qPCR machine
- QiaSymphony instrument for automated nucleic acid extraction
- Promega Maxwell for automated nucleic acid extraction
- SeqStudio for DNA Sanger sequencing and DNA fragment analysis
- Agilent Tapestation for nucleic acid quality assessment
- Biocartis Idylla instrument for fully-automated single-gene mutation analysis
- NuAire Biosafety cabinets
- Airclean PCR workstations
Director:
Thuy Phung, M.D., Ph.D.