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Advancing the Vision of Genomic Diagnostic Pathology at UAB Open Source: How a Data Scientist is Bringing Precision Medicine to the People Fatima Publishes Book on Practical Approach to Renal Biopsy New Faculty in Laboratory Medicine Renowned Pediatric Pathologist Establishes Education Fund Four New Faculty in Anatomic Pathology Tri-State Conference Features UAB Faculty Netto Publishes 3 Articles Morlote Joins Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics Marques Joins ABPath Advisory Committee USCAP Conference 2019
RESEARCH
14 Miller Selected as Division Director of Neuropathology 14 New Vice Chair for Research Appointed 15 Karthikeyan and Hildreth Join Division of Molecular & Cellular Pathology 16 TTP Fair a Success 17 New Review Identifies Four Hallmarks of Cancer Metastasis 17 Cancer Research Retreat 18 Model Probes Possible Treatments for Common Cause of Infant Death 21 Pivotal Role Found for IgG Autoantibodies in IgA Nephropathy 22 Shevde’s Research Featured by Department of Defense 24 Research Retreat 2019 at Regions Field a Hit
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A New History Book on UAB Pathology Honoring Former Department Chair Jay McDonald, M.D. Professor Puts Blood Cancer on the Run 2019 Holiday Party Four AP Faculty Retire Pathology Takes Third at SOM Diversity Fair
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Department Celebrates Outgoing Residents and Fellows Pathology Mentorships Foster Success New Class of Residents and Fellows Welcomed Resident Tiffany Graham Featured in The Pathologist Renovated Workspace for Clinical Pathology Residents Alexander Lecture Features Jacob Steinberg Eric Olson Delivers Pritchett Lecture Pathology Interest Group Draws Crowds Netto Teaches at Pathology Conferences in Europe, South America and Asia 32 6th Annual Listinsky Lecture Features International Heparanese Expert 32 Annual Brissie Lecture Features Nevada County Coroner
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Three Pathology Faculty Appointed to Endowed Professorships Pathology Takes Home Three Argus Awards George Elected SE Representative to APC Six Faculty Promotions Reddy Celebrated with Room Naming Siegal Sworn in as ASCP President Three Awarded Professor Emeritus Status Dussaq Wins 2019 William Boyd Medal Chen Named Outstanding Faculty Senate Member Chen and Reddy Honored with SOM Dean’s Excellence Awards Women in Pathology Celebrate Women Leaders in Medicine Grizzle Recognized with ISBER Founder’s Award
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