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
Lectures on the History of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Jun 22, 2020
Congratulations, Dr. Shuying Sun!
Jun 18, 2020
COVID-19 Research in Pathology
Jun 18, 2020
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.
Partner in Crime: IL-8 Unique Promoter of Prostate Cancer
Maynard JP, Ertunc O, Kulac I, Baena Del Valle JA, De Marzo AM, Sfanos KS. IL8 Expression Is Associated with Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness and Androgen Receptor Loss in Primary and Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Mol Cancer Res Jan 2020; 18(1):153-65.
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Partner in Crime: IL-8 Unique Promoter of Prostate Cancer
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Maynard JP, Ertunc O, Kulac I, Baena Del Valle JA, De Marzo AM, Sfanos KS. IL8 Expression Is Associated with Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness and Androgen Receptor Loss in Primary and Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Mol Cancer Res Jan 2020; 18(1):153-65.
Mending the Broken DNA in ALS
Kim BW, Jeong YE, Wong M, Martin LJ. DNA damage accumulates and responses are engaged in human ALS brain and spinal motor neurons and DNA repair is activatable in iPSC-derived motor neurons with SOD1 mutations. Acta Neuropathol Commun 2020 Jan 31;8(1):7. Open Access
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Mending the Broken DNA in ALS
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Kim BW, Jeong YE, Wong M, Martin LJ. DNA damage accumulates and responses are engaged in human ALS brain and spinal motor neurons and DNA repair is activatable in iPSC-derived motor neurons with SOD1 mutations. Acta Neuropathol Commun 2020 Jan 31;8(1):7. Open Access
Spotlight: New Criteria for Pathologic Scoring of Response to Anti-PD-(L)1 Agents
Stein JE, Lipson EJ, Cottrell TR, Forde PM, Anders RA, Cimino-Mathews A, Thompson ED, Allaf ME, Yarchoan M, Feliciano J, Wang H, Jaffee EM, Pardoll DM, Topalian SL, Taube JM. Pan-Tumor Pathologic Scoring of Response to PD-(L)1 Blockade. Clin Cancer Res. 2020 Feb 1;26(3):545-51.
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Spotlight: New Criteria for Pathologic Scoring of Response to Anti-PD-(L)1 Agents
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Stein JE, Lipson EJ, Cottrell TR, Forde PM, Anders RA, Cimino-Mathews A, Thompson ED, Allaf ME, Yarchoan M, Feliciano J, Wang H, Jaffee EM, Pardoll DM, Topalian SL, Taube JM. Pan-Tumor Pathologic Scoring of Response to PD-(L)1 Blockade. Clin Cancer Res. 2020 Feb 1;26(3):545-51.
Migration and Hotspots: Obstacles to HIV Reduction in Uganda
Grabowski KM, Lessler J, Bazaale J, Nabukalu D5, Nankinga J, Nantume B, Ssekasanvu J, Reynolds SJ, Ssekubugu R, Nalugoda F, Kigozi G, Kagaayi J, Santelli JS, Kennedy C, Wawer MJ, Serwadda D, Chang LW, Gray RH. Migration, hotspots, and dispersal of HIV infection in Rakai, Uganda. Nat Commun 2020 Feb 20;11(1):976.
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Migration and Hotspots: Obstacles to HIV Reduction in Uganda
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Grabowski KM, Lessler J, Bazaale J, Nabukalu D5, Nankinga J, Nantume B, Ssekasanvu J, Reynolds SJ, Ssekubugu R, Nalugoda F, Kigozi G, Kagaayi J, Santelli JS, Kennedy C, Wawer MJ, Serwadda D, Chang LW, Gray RH. Migration, hotspots, and dispersal of HIV infection in Rakai, Uganda. Nat Commun 2020 Feb 20;11(1):976.
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
Imaging Immunity (and other things): Using Advanced Optical Microscopy to Develop a Spatiotemporal Understanding of Host Defense, Tissue Homeostasis, and Anti-tumor Responses - Ronald N. Germain, M.D., Ph.D.
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