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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Latest News
Congratulations, Ava Roberts!
Jan 16, 2021
Resident of the Month
Jan 15, 2021
COVID-19 Research in Pathology
Jan 7, 2021
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 11 of the past 12 years. Below are recent highlighted publications from our department.
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma: Revisiting an Old Treatment for a New Disease
Bloch EM, Shoham S, Casadevall A, Sachais BS, Shaz B, Winters JL, van Buskirk C, Grossman BJ, Joyner M, Henderson JP, Pekosz A, Lau B, Wesolowski A, Katz L, Shan H, Auwaerter PG, Thomas D, Sullivan DJ, Paneth N, Gehrie E, Spitalnik S, Hod E, Pollack L, Nicholson WT, Pirofski LA, Bailey JA, Tobian AA. Deployment of convalescent plasma for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. J Clin Invest. 2020 Jun;130 (6):2757-65.
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COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma: Revisiting an Old Treatment for a New Disease
Faculty Bio
Bloch EM, Shoham S, Casadevall A, Sachais BS, Shaz B, Winters JL, van Buskirk C, Grossman BJ, Joyner M, Henderson JP, Pekosz A, Lau B, Wesolowski A, Katz L, Shan H, Auwaerter PG, Thomas D, Sullivan DJ, Paneth N, Gehrie E, Spitalnik S, Hod E, Pollack L, Nicholson WT, Pirofski LA, Bailey JA, Tobian AA. Deployment of convalescent plasma for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. J Clin Invest. 2020 Jun;130 (6):2757-65.
In the Spotlight: Utility of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing
Caturegli G, Materi J, Howard BM and Caturegli P. Clinical Validity of Serum Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. A Case Control Study. Ann Intern Med. 6 July 2020.
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In the Spotlight: Utility of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing
Faculty Bio
Caturegli G, Materi J, Howard BM and Caturegli P. Clinical Validity of Serum Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. A Case Control Study. Ann Intern Med. 6 July 2020.
Nerves Collaborate in Bone Repair
Meyers CA, Lee S, Sono T, Xu J, Negri S, Tian Y, Wang Y, Li Z, Miller S, Chang L, Gao Y, Minichiello L, Clemens TL, James AW. A Neurotrophic Mechanism Directs Sensory Nerve Transit in Cranial Bone. Cell Rep. 2020 May 26;31(8):107696.
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Nerves Collaborate in Bone Repair
Faculty Bio
Meyers CA, Lee S, Sono T, Xu J, Negri S, Tian Y, Wang Y, Li Z, Miller S, Chang L, Gao Y, Minichiello L, Clemens TL, James AW. A Neurotrophic Mechanism Directs Sensory Nerve Transit in Cranial Bone. Cell Rep. 2020 May 26;31(8):107696.
Novel HPV-related Glandular Neoplasia in Lower Anogenital Tract
Voltaggio L, McCluggage WG, Iding JS, Martin B, Longacre TA, Ronnett BM. A novel group of HPV-related adenocarcinomas of the lower anogenital tract (vagina, vulva, and anorectum) in women and men resembling HPV-related endocervical adenocarcinomas. Mod Pathol. 2020 May;33(5):944-52.
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Novel HPV-related Glandular Neoplasia in Lower Anogenital Tract
Faculty Bio
Voltaggio L, McCluggage WG, Iding JS, Martin B, Longacre TA, Ronnett BM. A novel group of HPV-related adenocarcinomas of the lower anogenital tract (vagina, vulva, and anorectum) in women and men resembling HPV-related endocervical adenocarcinomas. Mod Pathol. 2020 May;33(5):944-52.
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
Computational Pathology: Deep Learning, Visualization, Cancer Surveillance and Predicting the Future - Joel Saltz, M.D., Ph.D.
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