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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Education at Johns Hopkins Pathology
From web-based microscope unknown slide conferences to brilliantly illustrated and interactive iPad applications, our faculty educate at home and across the globe. Our diverse students are trained to become the next generation of medical and scientific leaders.
Recent Publications
Our department's impact on pathology research is evident: Johns Hopkins Pathology has been the #1 NIH-funded pathology department for 13 of the past 14 years. Below are recent highlighted publications from our department.

Looking for Clonality: Novel Sequencing Technology Helps Identify Clonal Rearrangements in Lymphoid Malignancies
Halper-Stromberg E, McCall CM, …, Gocke CD, Eshleman JR, …, Xian RR. CloneRetriever: An Automated Algorithm to ID Clonal B &T Cell Gene Rearrangements by Next-Gen Sequencing for the Dx of Lymphoid Malignancies. Clin Chem 2021 Nov;67(11):1524-33
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Looking for Clonality: Novel Sequencing Technology Helps Identify Clonal Rearrangements in Lymphoid Malignancies

Halper-Stromberg E, McCall CM, …, Gocke CD, Eshleman JR, …, Xian RR. CloneRetriever: An Automated Algorithm to ID Clonal B &T Cell Gene Rearrangements by Next-Gen Sequencing for the Dx of Lymphoid Malignancies. Clin Chem 2021 Nov;67(11):1524-33
Getting Faster & Smarter: AI and Automation Improve Accuracy for MRSA Screening
Gammel N, Ross TL, ... Carroll KC. Comparison of an Automated Plate Assessment System (APAS Independence) and AI to Manual Plate Reading of Methicillin-Resistant & Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.... J Clin Microbiol 2021 Oct;59(11):e0097121
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Getting Faster & Smarter: AI and Automation Improve Accuracy for MRSA Screening

Gammel N, Ross TL, ... Carroll KC. Comparison of an Automated Plate Assessment System (APAS Independence) and AI to Manual Plate Reading of Methicillin-Resistant & Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.... J Clin Microbiol 2021 Oct;59(11):e0097121
HPV carcinoma: Novel Mouse Model Recapitulates Human Cervical Cancer
Henkle TR, Lam B, Kung YJ, Lin J, Tseng SH, Ferrall L, Xing D, Hung CF, Wu TC. Development of a novel mouse model of spontaneous high-risk HPVE6/E7-expressing carcinoma in the cervicovaginal tract. Cancer Res. 2021 Sep;81(17):4560-9.
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HPV carcinoma: Novel Mouse Model Recapitulates Human Cervical Cancer

Henkle TR, Lam B, Kung YJ, Lin J, Tseng SH, Ferrall L, Xing D, Hung CF, Wu TC. Development of a novel mouse model of spontaneous high-risk HPVE6/E7-expressing carcinoma in the cervicovaginal tract. Cancer Res. 2021 Sep;81(17):4560-9.
Study Reveals Association Between SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Patient Symptoms
Silverberg JI, Zyskind I, …, Frank E, Rosenberg AZ. Association of Varying Clinical Manifestations and Positive Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibodies: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2021 Sep;9(9):3331-8.e2
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Study Reveals Association Between SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Patient Symptoms

Silverberg JI, Zyskind I, …, Frank E, Rosenberg AZ. Association of Varying Clinical Manifestations and Positive Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibodies: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2021 Sep;9(9):3331-8.e2
- Looking for Clonality: Novel Sequencing Technology Helps Identify Clonal Rearrangements in Lymphoid Malignancies
- Getting Faster & Smarter: AI and Automation Improve Accuracy for MRSA Screening
- HPV carcinoma: Novel Mouse Model Recapitulates Human Cervical Cancer
- Study Reveals Association Between SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies and Patient Symptoms
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.
Next Session
A Scientific Revolution: Ten Men and Women Who Reinvented American Medicine - Ralph Hruban, M.D.
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