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CLINICAL 2 Advancing the Vision of Genomic Diagnostic Pathology at UAB 4 Open Source: How a Data Scientist is Bringing Precision Medicine to the People 6 Fatima Publishes Book on Practical Approach to Renal Biopsy 6 New Faculty in Laboratory Medicine 7 Renowned Pediatric Pathologist Establishes Education Fund 8 Four New Faculty in Anatomic Pathology 9 Tri-State Conference Features UAB Faculty 10 Netto Publishes 3 Articles 12 Morlote Joins Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics 12 Marques Joins ABPath Advisory Committee 13 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 AND MORE 12 A New History Book on UAB Pathology 23 Honoring Former Department Chair Jay McDonald, M.D. 25 Professor Puts Blood Cancer on the Run 33 2019 Holiday Party 43 Four AP Faculty Retire 46 Pathology Takes Third at SOM Diversity Fair EDUCATION 26 Department Celebrates Outgoing Residents and Fellows 27 Pathology Mentorships Foster Success 28 New Class of Residents and Fellows Welcomed 28 Resident Tiffany Graham Featured in The Pathologist 29 Renovated Workspace for Clinical Pathology Residents 29 Alexander Lecture Features Jacob Steinberg 30 Eric Olson Delivers Pritchett Lecture 31 Pathology Interest Group Draws Crowds 31 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 AWARDS 34 Three Pathology Faculty Appointed to Endowed Professorships 35 Pathology Takes Home Three Argus Awards 35 George Elected SE Representative to APC 36 Six Faculty Promotions 36 Reddy Celebrated with Room Naming 36 Siegal Sworn in as ASCP President 37 Three Awarded Professor Emeritus Status 39 Dussaq Wins 2019 William Boyd Medal 39 Chen Named Outstanding Faculty Senate Member 40 Chen and Reddy Honored with SOM Dean’s Excellence Awards 41 Women in Pathology Celebrate Women Leaders in Medicine 42 Grizzle Recognized with ISBER Founder’s Award

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