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Kiyoko Oshima, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Oshima is an Associate Professor of Pathology. She is a hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal pathologist and the director of the Johns Hopkins Liver Pathology Service. Her research focuses on the study of neoplastic and non-neoplastic processes of the hepatobiliary system. Her ongoing projects include 2D and 3D morphologic analysis of cholangiocarcinoma and 2D and 3D morphologic analysis of h... Read full bio
Browse All Faculty24th Annual Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology
This 24th annual conference is intended as a practical overview for pathologists who encounter gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatobiliary specimens in daily practice. Interpretation of biopsy and resection specimens will be addressed, as well as recent advances in ancillary testing and molecular diagnostics. Case presentations will be featured to apply presented concepts. Participants should come away with a better understanding of the diagnostic approach to non-neoplastic and neoplastic specimens and the application of modern molecular techniques. Learn more>>
GI End of Year Celebration / Fellows' Graduation Party
The GI end of year celebration / fellows' graduation party was held on 6/8/24. We enjoyed delicious food and good conversation. We would like to congratulate our graduating fellows and thank them for all of their hard work. Congratulations, Dr. Tom Liang, Dr. Saman Karimi, and Dr. April Zhang! We would also like to thank Dr. Lysandra Voltaggio for hosting and Quiana Locker for organizing! View Images>>
New Johns Hopkins Atlas of Appendiceal Pathology for iPad
Please check out our new iPad app on appendiceal pathology. Drs. Jacqueline Birkness-Gartman, Elizabeth Montgomery and Kiyoko Oshima have authored a new iPAD application as an educational tool designed to teach practicing pathologists and trainees the pathology of the appendix. This beautifully illustrated app is the eighth in a series of teaching apps produced by the pathology team at Hopkins.