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.
Second Opinions
For Clinicians
The Johns Hopkins Medical Laboratory provides world-recognized expertise in Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology consultation.
Consultation Services
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.
Spatial Analysis: Framework for Interrogating the Immune Landscape in Prostate Cancer
Ozbek B, Ertunc O, Erickson A, Vidal ID, Gomes-Alexandre C, Guner G, Hicks JL, Jones T, Taube JM, Sfanos KS, Yegnasubramanian S, De Marzo AM. Multiplex immunohistochemical phenotyping of T cells in primary prostate cancer. Prostate. 2022 May;82(6):706-22.
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Spatial Analysis: Framework for Interrogating the Immune Landscape in Prostate Cancer
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Ozbek B, Ertunc O, Erickson A, Vidal ID, Gomes-Alexandre C, Guner G, Hicks JL, Jones T, Taube JM, Sfanos KS, Yegnasubramanian S, De Marzo AM. Multiplex immunohistochemical phenotyping of T cells in primary prostate cancer. Prostate. 2022 May;82(6):706-22.
Convalescent Plasma Reduces Hospitalizations for Outpatients with Recent COVID-19 Infection
Sullivan D, Gebo KA, Shoman S, Bloch EM, …, Casadevall A*, Tobian AAR*, Hanley D* (*Shared Senior Authors). Early outpatient COVID-19 treatment trial with convalescent plasma. N Engl J Med. 2022 May;386(18):1700-11.
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Convalescent Plasma Reduces Hospitalizations for Outpatients with Recent COVID-19 Infection
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Sullivan D, Gebo KA, Shoman S, Bloch EM, …, Casadevall A*, Tobian AAR*, Hanley D* (*Shared Senior Authors). Early outpatient COVID-19 treatment trial with convalescent plasma. N Engl J Med. 2022 May;386(18):1700-11.
AI Gains Traction Enabling Repeat Genomic Analysis for Cancer Treatment Selection
Fischer CG, Eshleman JR, Gocke CD, Lin MT, Xian RR, et al. Artificial intelligence-assisted serial analysis of clinical cancer genomics data identifies changing treatment recommendations and therapeutic targets. Clin Cancer Res. 2022 Jun;28(11):2361-72.
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AI Gains Traction Enabling Repeat Genomic Analysis for Cancer Treatment Selection
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Fischer CG, Eshleman JR, Gocke CD, Lin MT, Xian RR, et al. Artificial intelligence-assisted serial analysis of clinical cancer genomics data identifies changing treatment recommendations and therapeutic targets. Clin Cancer Res. 2022 Jun;28(11):2361-72.
Pathology Evidence Sheds New Light on Loss of Smell in COVID-19
Ho C, Salimian M, Hegert J, et al. Postmortem Assessment of Olfactory Tissue Degeneration and Microvasculopathy in Patients With COVID-19. JAMA Neurol. 2022;79(6):544–553.
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Pathology Evidence Sheds New Light on Loss of Smell in COVID-19
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Ho C, Salimian M, Hegert J, et al. Postmortem Assessment of Olfactory Tissue Degeneration and Microvasculopathy in Patients With COVID-19. JAMA Neurol. 2022;79(6):544–553.
- Spatial Analysis: Framework for Interrogating the Immune Landscape in Prostate Cancer
- Convalescent Plasma Reduces Hospitalizations for Outpatients with Recent COVID-19 Infection
- AI Gains Traction Enabling Repeat Genomic Analysis for Cancer Treatment Selection
- Pathology Evidence Sheds New Light on Loss of Smell in COVID-19
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
Drug discovery goes to school: the rising role of academia in the discovery of new therapeutics - Barbara Slusher, Ph.D., M.A.S.
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