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.
For Patients
Do you need a second opinion on your pathology diagnosis? Our expert pathologists can help assure you have the most accurate diagnosis.
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For Clinicians
The Johns Hopkins Medical Laboratory provides world-recognized expertise in Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology consultation.
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Latest News
Pathology Investigators Support Development of the First Long-acting Agent for HIV PrEP - Dec 27, 2021
Cover of Cell - Dec 10, 2021
1 Millionth Test for Sars-CoV-2 - Nov 24, 2021
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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.
A Rapid Test That Differentiates SARS-CoV-2 from Flu and RSV
Mostafa HH, Carroll KC, …, Weir F, Loeffelholz MJ. Multi-center Evaluation of the Cepheid Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV Test. J Clin Microbiol 2021 Mar;59(3):e02955-20
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A Rapid Test That Differentiates SARS-CoV-2 from Flu and RSV
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Mostafa HH, Carroll KC, …, Weir F, Loeffelholz MJ. Multi-center Evaluation of the Cepheid Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV Test. J Clin Microbiol 2021 Mar;59(3):e02955-20
Extra-tumoral Mast Cells and CXCR4: Key Players in Driving Adverse Prostate Cancer Outcomes
Hempel Sullivan H, Maynard JP, Heaphy CM, Lu J, De Marzo AM, Lotan TL, Joshu CE, Sfanos KS. Differential mast cell phenotypes in benign versus cancer tissues and prostate cancer oncologic outcomes. J Pathol. 2021 Apr;253(4):415-26.
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Extra-tumoral Mast Cells and CXCR4: Key Players in Driving Adverse Prostate Cancer Outcomes
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Hempel Sullivan H, Maynard JP, Heaphy CM, Lu J, De Marzo AM, Lotan TL, Joshu CE, Sfanos KS. Differential mast cell phenotypes in benign versus cancer tissues and prostate cancer oncologic outcomes. J Pathol. 2021 Apr;253(4):415-26.
DeepTCR Algorithm Extracts Sequence Concepts from Immune Repertoires
Sidhom JW, Larman HB, Pardoll DM, Baras AS. Author Correction: DeepTCR is a deep learning framework for revealing sequence concepts within T-cell repertoires. Nat Commun 2021 Apr;12(1):2309.
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DeepTCR Algorithm Extracts Sequence Concepts from Immune Repertoires
Faculty Bio
Sidhom JW, Larman HB, Pardoll DM, Baras AS. Author Correction: DeepTCR is a deep learning framework for revealing sequence concepts within T-cell repertoires. Nat Commun 2021 Apr;12(1):2309.
Tracking HIV Viremia in Treated Populations
Grabowski MK, Patel EU, Nakigozi G, …, Kagaayi J, Tobian AAR, Reynolds SJ. Prevalence and predictors of persistent HIV viremia and viral rebound following universal test and treat: a population-based study. J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 8;223(7):1150-60.
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Tracking HIV Viremia in Treated Populations
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Grabowski MK, Patel EU, Nakigozi G, …, Kagaayi J, Tobian AAR, Reynolds SJ. Prevalence and predictors of persistent HIV viremia and viral rebound following universal test and treat: a population-based study. J Infect Dis. 2021 Apr 8;223(7):1150-60.
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
Hypermutation-Facilitated Evolution in Gram Negative Bacterial Pathogens - John Dekker, M.D., Ph.D.
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