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Department of Pathology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
The mission of the Department of Pathology is to discover, disseminate and apply knowledge in the study of disease, to advance the field of human health, and to provide the highest quality of patient care.
Department of Pathology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
The mission of the Department of Pathology is to discover, disseminate and apply knowledge in the study of disease, to advance the field of human health, and to provide the highest quality of patient care.
Department of Pathology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
The mission of the Department of Pathology is to discover, disseminate and apply knowledge in the study of disease, to advance the field of human health, and to provide the highest quality of patient care.
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Read AllRecent Publications
Our department's impact on pathology research is evident: Johns Hopkins Pathology has been the #1 NIH-funded pathology department for 15 of the past 17 years. Below are recent highlighted publications from our department.
The Next Frontier: Engineering Cell Immunotherapies
Livingston NK, ...,, Spangler JB, Mao HQ, Schneck JP. In Vivo Stimulation of Therapeutic Antigen-Specific T Cells in an Artificial Lymph Node Matrix. Adv Mater. 2024 Jun;36(23):e2310043. doi: 10.1002/adma.202310043. Epub 2024 Mar 1. PMID: 38358310.
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The Next Frontier: Engineering Cell Immunotherapies
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Livingston NK, ...,, Spangler JB, Mao HQ, Schneck JP. In Vivo Stimulation of Therapeutic Antigen-Specific T Cells in an Artificial Lymph Node Matrix. Adv Mater. 2024 Jun;36(23):e2310043. doi: 10.1002/adma.202310043. Epub 2024 Mar 1. PMID: 38358310.
Breakthrough in Cancer Vaccines: Shifting to Nucleic Acid-based Platforms
Chi WY, ..., Huang YM, Wu AA, Hung CF, Wu TC. Molecular targets and strategies in the development of nucleic acid cancer vaccines: from shared to personalized antigens. J Biomed Sci. 2024 Oct 9;31(1):94. doi: 10.1186/s12929-024-01082-x. PMID: 39379923.
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Breakthrough in Cancer Vaccines: Shifting to Nucleic Acid-based Platforms
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Chi WY, ..., Huang YM, Wu AA, Hung CF, Wu TC. Molecular targets and strategies in the development of nucleic acid cancer vaccines: from shared to personalized antigens. J Biomed Sci. 2024 Oct 9;31(1):94. doi: 10.1186/s12929-024-01082-x. PMID: 39379923.
A Closer Look: Speedy EM Processing Enhances Diagnostic Assessment of Renal Biopsies
Pinedo A, ..., Arend LJ, Dai DF. Fast Processing of Electron Microscopic Specimen Preserved Ultrastructure of Glomeruli and Electron-Dense Deposits in Diagnostic Renal Biopsies. Mod Pathol. 2025 Feb;38(2):100662. Epub 2024 Nov 20. PMID: 39577665.
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A Closer Look: Speedy EM Processing Enhances Diagnostic Assessment of Renal Biopsies
Faculty Bio
Pinedo A, ..., Arend LJ, Dai DF. Fast Processing of Electron Microscopic Specimen Preserved Ultrastructure of Glomeruli and Electron-Dense Deposits in Diagnostic Renal Biopsies. Mod Pathol. 2025 Feb;38(2):100662. Epub 2024 Nov 20. PMID: 39577665.
Spotlighting Glioblastoma: Tracking Molecular Evolution and Treatment Outcome
Lucas CG, ..., Solomon DA. Longitudinal multimodal profiling of IDH-wildtype glioblastoma reveals the molecular evolution and cellular phenotypes underlying prognostically different treatment responses. Neuro Oncol. 2025 Jan 12;27(1):89-105.PMID: 39560080
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Spotlighting Glioblastoma: Tracking Molecular Evolution and Treatment Outcome
Faculty Bio
Lucas CG, ..., Solomon DA. Longitudinal multimodal profiling of IDH-wildtype glioblastoma reveals the molecular evolution and cellular phenotypes underlying prognostically different treatment responses. Neuro Oncol. 2025 Jan 12;27(1):89-105.PMID: 39560080
Grand Rounds
Each Monday at 8:30 am, the Department of Pathology hosts a series of speakers to discuss advancements in the field of disease diagnosis and treatment.
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Topic: Germline Mutations & Gynecologic Tumors: The Pathologist’s Role in Recognizing Heritable Cancer Syndromes -
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