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
Dr. Thomas Kickler is retiring in October! - Sep 16, 2021
The Leela and Belur S. Bhagavan, M.D. Professorship - Sep 7, 2021
Cindy Liu to Receive Presidential Award from GW - Aug 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.
Unique Genes Mark Longevity for Memory CD4 T cells
Song N, Sengupta S, Khoruzhenko S, Welsh RA, Kim A, Kumar MR, Sønder SU, Sidhom JW, Zhang H, Jie C, Siliciano RF, Sadegh-Nasseri S. Multiple genetic programs contribute to CD4 T cell memory differentiation and longevity by maintaining T cell quiescence. Cell Immunol 2020 Nov;357:104210.
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Unique Genes Mark Longevity for Memory CD4 T cells
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Song N, Sengupta S, Khoruzhenko S, Welsh RA, Kim A, Kumar MR, Sønder SU, Sidhom JW, Zhang H, Jie C, Siliciano RF, Sadegh-Nasseri S. Multiple genetic programs contribute to CD4 T cell memory differentiation and longevity by maintaining T cell quiescence. Cell Immunol 2020 Nov;357:104210.
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Unmasks Age, Sex and Severe Disease as Link to Potent Antibodies
Klein SL, Pekosz A, Park HS, Ursin RL, Shapiro JR, Benner SE, Littlefield K, Kumar S, Naik HM, Betenbaugh MJ, Shrestha R, Wu AA, Hughes RM, Burgess I, Caturegli P, Laeyendecker O, Quinn TC, Sullivan D, Shoham S, Redd AD, Bloch EM*, Casadevall A*, Tobian AA*. Sex, age, and hospitalization drive antibody responses in a COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor population. J Clin Invest 2020 Nov;130(11):6141-50. *Shared Senior Authors
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COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Unmasks Age, Sex and Severe Disease as Link to Potent Antibodies
Faculty Bio
Klein SL, Pekosz A, Park HS, Ursin RL, Shapiro JR, Benner SE, Littlefield K, Kumar S, Naik HM, Betenbaugh MJ, Shrestha R, Wu AA, Hughes RM, Burgess I, Caturegli P, Laeyendecker O, Quinn TC, Sullivan D, Shoham S, Redd AD, Bloch EM*, Casadevall A*, Tobian AA*. Sex, age, and hospitalization drive antibody responses in a COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor population. J Clin Invest 2020 Nov;130(11):6141-50. *Shared Senior Authors
Organoid Model Provides Insight into Genetics of Pancreatic IPMNs
Huang B, Trujillo MA, Fujikura K, Qiu M, Chen F, Felsenstein M, Zhou C, Skaro M, Gauthier C, Macgregor-Das A, Hutchings D, Hong SM, Hruban RH, Eshleman JR, Thompson ED, Klein AP, Goggins M, Wood LD, Roberts NJ. Molecular characterization of organoids derived from pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. J Pathol 2020 Nov;252(3):252-62.
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Organoid Model Provides Insight into Genetics of Pancreatic IPMNs
Faculty Bio
Huang B, Trujillo MA, Fujikura K, Qiu M, Chen F, Felsenstein M, Zhou C, Skaro M, Gauthier C, Macgregor-Das A, Hutchings D, Hong SM, Hruban RH, Eshleman JR, Thompson ED, Klein AP, Goggins M, Wood LD, Roberts NJ. Molecular characterization of organoids derived from pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. J Pathol 2020 Nov;252(3):252-62.
Defining a Novel Epithelioid Neoplasm with EWSR1/FUS-CREB family Gene Fusions
Argani P, Harvey I, Nielsen GP, Takano A, Suurmeijer AJH, Voltaggio L, Zhang L, Sung YS, Stenzinger A, Mechtersheimer G, Dicksoni BC, Antonescu CR. EWSR1/FUS-CREB fusions define a distinctive malignant epithelioid neoplasm with predilection for mesothelial-lined cavities. Mod Pathol 2020 Nov;33(11):2233-43.
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Defining a Novel Epithelioid Neoplasm with EWSR1/FUS-CREB family Gene Fusions
Faculty Bio
Argani P, Harvey I, Nielsen GP, Takano A, Suurmeijer AJH, Voltaggio L, Zhang L, Sung YS, Stenzinger A, Mechtersheimer G, Dicksoni BC, Antonescu CR. EWSR1/FUS-CREB fusions define a distinctive malignant epithelioid neoplasm with predilection for mesothelial-lined cavities. Mod Pathol 2020 Nov;33(11):2233-43.
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
Grand Rounds is currently on a summer break and will begin again on September 13, 2021.
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