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Congratulations, Dr. Angélica Cruz-Lebrón!
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Angélica Cruz-Lebrón is a recipient of a 2026 Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award as part of the Society of Urologic Oncology Specialized Programs of Research Excellence. This award will enable Dr. Cruz-Lebrón to conduct a two-year investigation into the “Relationship between gut microbial ß-glucuronidases and androgens as a driver of prostate cancer risk and treatment resistance” under the mentorship of Karen Sfanos, PhD.
Congratulations, Graduating Residents!
Congratulations to our graduating residents!
Front row (L-R):
Mahalia Robinson, D.O., M.S.; Diana Fang, M.D.; Julia Gales, M.D.; Keysabelis Rivera, M.D.; Molly McGowan, M.D.; Malavika (Pia) Sengupta, M.D.; Rebecca Wingfield, M.D.; Yeh Wang, M.D.; Jesse Suben, M.D.
Back Row:
Ralph Hruban, M.D., Baxley Professor and Director, Department of Pathology; Jeremy Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.
Pathology Ranks #2 in NIH Funding
Despite all of the challenges in NIH funding this year, we are pleased to share that Hopkins Pathology ranks #2 in NIH funding.
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research released their ranking of NIH funding for 2025 and we are pleased that our funding is up $5M with $48.5M in funding! The breadth, the depth and the impact of the science in our department is amazing and something we should all be proud of!
The table below is from the BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE for MEDICAL RESEARCH as compiled by Robert Roskoski Jr. and Tristram G. Parslow.
| Rank | Name | Pathology |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania | $51,108,428 |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University | $48,571,659 |
| 3 | Washington University St. Louis | $46,267,802 |
| 4 | Stanford University | $44,396,322 |
| 5 | Emory University | $36,130,745 |
| 6 | New York University School of Medicine | $32,398,719 |
| 7 | Yale University | $27,797,394 |
| 8 | Columbia University Health Sciences | $27,422,161 |
| 9 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor | $22,581,243 |
| 10 | University of Washington Seattle | $21,720,191 |
Congratulations, Dr. Pinco and the Blood Management Committee!
Under the guidance of Jeffrey Pinco, M.D., members of the Blood Management Committee implemented changes that significantly reduced the time it takes for massively bleeding patients to receive life-saving blood products. These changes have improved health outcomes and introduced a new process for the use of Blood Containers when the Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) is activated.
Dr. Pinco and committee members Dr. Lori Suffredini (Anesthesia), Dr. Mayuri Patel (ED), Tammy Heacock (Blood Bank), Christine Raymer (ED), Basia Atkinson-Barr (ICU), and Chelai Green (OR) partnered to implement the use of Blood Containers for MTPs. Together, they’ve created a clear process with handoffs to ensure rapid delivery of blood products to patients with life-threatening hemorrhages
Congratulations, Dr. Tobian!
Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Tobian. He was recently inducted into the Association of American Physicians (AAP). The AAP is an honorary medical society founded in 1885 by Hopkins’ very own Sir William Osler and six other distinguished physicians of his era for “the advancement of scientific and practical medicine.” Election to the AAP is an honor extended to physicians with outstanding credentials in basic or translational biomedical research and is limited to 70 persons per year.
Congratulations Aaron!
Department Members Honored with IEE Outstanding Educator Awards
Several members of the Department of Pathology have been recognized with the Institute for Excellence in Education (IEE) Outstanding Educator Awards, announced on Friday, April 10th. These prestigious awards, presented by Johns Hopkins Medicine, celebrate exceptional contributions to medical education.
- Pedram (Pete) Argani, M.D., received the Teaching and Facilitating Learning Award for faculty with more than 10 years of service.
- Stacey March was awarded the Leslie Lichter Award for Outstanding Educational Administration.
- Janielle Maynard, Ph.D. earned the Mentoring, Coaching and Advising Award.
The awards highlight the recipients' dedication to advancing education at Johns Hopkins. Learn more about the IEE Educator Awards here.
Congratulations Dr. Lucas!
Dr. CJ Lucas received the 2026 Castleman Award for his paper "Longitudinal multimodal profiling of IDH-wildtype glioblastoma reveals the molecular evolution and cellular phenotypes underlying prognostically different treatment responses”.
The award was announced at the 2026 USCAP Annual meeting in San Antonio.
Congratulations Dr. Argani!
Dr. Pedram Argani received the 2026 Koss Medal Award for Advancement of Urological Pathology from the International Society of Urological Pathology. The medal is awarded for a lifetime achievement in the broad field of urological pathology and is the highest award bestowed by the Society.
Congratulations Pete!
Congratulations, Sarah Ernst!
Sarah Ernst, a Senior Research Specialist from The Sfanos Laboratory, has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Community Service. This award embodies Dr. King’s timeless values of service and selflessness through impactful volunteerism.
In January 2024, Sarah Ernst co-founded Maryland Lighthouse Reflections Grief and Wellness Care (RGWC) to address resource gaps for families in Maryland experiencing pregnancy, infant, or child loss. The organization offers financial and emotional support to those affected by miscarriage, infant loss at any age, medical pregnancy terminations, and the death of older children from accidents, overdose, or suicide.
Congratulations Sarah!
Read more about 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Community Service.