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Renowned Pathologist Named New AP Division Director
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Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized pathologist and researcher, has been named director of the Division of Anatomic Pathology in the Department of Pathology. Magi-Galluzzi comes to UAB from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, where she was professor. She officially joined UAB in October. “Dr. Magi-Galluzzi is renowned in her field, bringing expertise in genitourinary pathology,” said George Netto, M.D., Department Chair. “Her addition to our team will provide renewed leadership for the Division of Anatomic Pathology and enhance our sub-specialized clinical expertise in surgical pathology. Her research focus on prostate, bladder and kidney cancers will further establish our department as a major player in the field of GU pathology.” Magi-Galluzzi takes over the role of Division Director for interim director Vishnu Reddy, M.D. Her clinical expertise is the pathological diagnosis of genitourinary diseases, including prostate, bladder, testicular, adrenal and kidney malignancies. Her research interest focuses on prostate carcinogenesis and in the discovery and
validation of tumor markers and genomic tests of value in furthering the goals of successful treatment and understanding of the pathogenesis of genitourinary diseases. “I am delighted to join the UAB School of Medicine's Department of Pathology and excited about leading a team on collaborative projects,” Magi-Galluzzi said. “I consider myself a pathologist first, and a teacher and researcher second, and my main goal is to provide excellent clinical service to patients.” In September she was named to The Pathologist magazine's 2018 Power List of “100 of the best, brightest and most powerful advocates of pathology.” “As a clinician, I always strive to have a positive impact on the patients' present,” she said. “As a teacher and researcher, making a difference in the patients' future care is also critical to my success and the success of my team.”
Pathology Faculty Awarded for Decades of Service to HSF
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On Friday, June 6, several of our Department Pat Bucy, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Laboratory Medicine faculty were awarded by the UAB Health Services Foundation for their decades of clinical service at the 25 YEARS Physician Service Awards event. Ona Marie Faye-Petersen, M.D., Professor, Anatomic Pathology Presented by Tony Jones, M.D., Stephen Moser, Ph.D., Professor, Laboratory Medicine COO, Chief Physician Executive; Patricia Vishnu Reddy, M.D., Professor, Anatomic Pathology, Pritchett, Executive Vice President; and Interim Division Director, Neurology Billy Connelley, Senior Associate Vice Casey Weaver, M.D., Professor, Anatomic Pathology President of Ambulatory Services and held at the Kirklin Clinic, the event had a 20 YEARS lighthearted tone as each award recipient was introduced with a witty description of Andra Frost, M.D., Professor, Anatomic Pathology their career at UAB. Robert Hardy, Ph.D., Professor, Laboratory Medicine The Department is proud to Andrew Robinson, Ph.D., Professor, Laboratory Medicine Tony Jones, M.D., (L) President of celebrate each of these well-deserving University of Alabama Health Services Foundation and Chief Physician Executive individuals for their many years of hard of UAB Health System, shares a laugh work in service to UAB Medicine. 2019 Vol. 1, Issue 1 | UAB Pathology 3 with Pat Bucy, M.D., Ph.D.
