News Archive

Visit us, now on Facebook!

April 28, 2017 /
We are pleased to announce the new Umichpath facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/umichpath/
 
Through the efforts of our Communications team of Liz Walker, Brent Temple, and Dustin Johnston, the department is now officially on social media.
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The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science – Michigan 2017 Meeting

April 25, 2017 /
 
 

Congratulations to UM Pathology members who received awards at this year’s ASCLS meeting, held in Kalamazoo, MI on April 19-21.

As the society states: "The mission of ASCLS is to make a positive impact in health care through leadership that will assure excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine." [ ... ]

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Congratulations Dr. Carter and Dr. Sherbeck!

April 25, 2017 / Education
 
 

Cody S. Carter, MD (former Chief Resident) and John P. Sherbeck, MD, have successfully completed the 2015-2017 University of Michigan Healthcare Administration Scholars Program (HASP).

The HASP program is a twenty-month educational experience designed for house officers interested in pursuing healthcare administration as part of their careers. [ ... ]

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Nunez Lab Reports in the Journal Science: Gut Bacteria May Explain Increased Susceptibility of Newborns to Infection

April 24, 2017 / Pathology News

Newborns are highly susceptible to enteric infections. It was assumed this was due to immaturity of their immune systems but new research in the laboratory of Dr. Gabriel Nunez, Paul de Kruif Professor of Academic Pathology, suggests otherwise.

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Governor Rick Snyder Proclaims April 23 - 29, 2017 Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

April 21, 2017 / Clinical Pathology

In recognition of the vital role that laboratory employees play in quality healthcare for the residents of Michigan, Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed April 23 - 29, 2017 Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science - Michigan will host Lab Week Professional Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 25. Advocacy Day is an opportunity for laboratorians to visit the offices of their legislators in Lansing to share information about the profession and network with others in the field.

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Sriram Venneti receives ASCI young Physician-Scientist Award

April 20, 2017 / Experimental Pathology
Sriram Venneti, MD, PhD, was awarded the American Society for Clinical Investigation Council Young Physician-Scientist Award. This award was initiated in 2013 and recognizes young physician-scientists who are supported by NIH K or similar significant career-development awards, are early in their first faculty appointment, and have made notable achievements in their research.
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Senior resident publishes Breast Pathology consultation practice at Michigan Medicine

April 12, 2017 / Pathology News
Fourth year resident, Ellen East, MD, was recently published in Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. Under the guidance of Julie Jorns, MD, East investigated the practice of breast pathology consultation at a large tertiary care center. Learn more in Characteristics of a Breast Pathology Consultation Practice.

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Recent Faculty Directorships

April 11, 2017 / Announcement
Congratulations to the recently appointed Laboratory Directors within the Anatomic Pathology Division!

Dr. Judy Pang has done an amazing job as the interim Cytopathology Director; so amazing, in fact, that she was unanimously chosen to stay at the helm as the Cytopathology Director! Congrats to Dr. Pang!  Stepping into Dr. Pang's shoes is Dr. Andrew Sciallis, who will be taking over as the Immunohistochemistry Lab Director.

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Disruptive Innovations Lead to New Global Impact Opportunities in Pathology

April 11, 2017 / Pathology News
Chief Resident, Cody Carter, MD, writes about the disruptive technological innovations in histology and digital pathology that are shaking up Global Outreach possibilities in the field. He discusses the new opportunities to make a diagnostic impact for patients in Sub-Saharan Africa from the comfort of your office in No Longer an Excuse. Read it in the American Society for Clinical Pathology's quarterly publication, Critical Values.
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Proteomics Pilot Program Funds Available

April 10, 2017 / Pathology News
 
 

The Proteomics Resource Facility (PRF) in the Department of Pathology aims to provide state-of-the-art instrumentation, technical expertise, and bioinformatic support during both discovery and validation phases of proteomic experiments to researchers at the University of Michigan.

At this time, the PRF wishes to announce that there are funds available for 2 separate pilot proteomic projects. [ ... ]

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