UAB Pathology

We’re advancing pathology through clinical and translational research and shaping the future of treatment through precision medicine.

We're advancing pathology through clinical and translational research and shaping the future of treatment through precision medicine.

02/13/2026

Craig Mackinnon, M.D., Ph.D., MSHA, Robert B. Adams Endowed Professor, Division Director, Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics, has been named director of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Laboratory by UAB Hospitals, effective immediately.

In his new role, Mackinnon will oversee the highest standards of patient safety, diagnostic accuracy and regulatory excellence across the health system’s clinical laboratories.

Read more about the role here: https://bit.ly/3ZF1jZw

02/11/2026

UAB Environmental Health and Safety recognized Rakesh Patel, Ph.D., Victor Darley-Usmar, Ph.D., Endowed Professor, Division Director, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, as the 2025 Lab Safety Award Champion. The award recognizes the importance of maintaining safe, compliant, and responsible laboratory environments in support of the university's research mission.

Read more about the award here: https://bit.ly/4tspI29

02/10/2026

Laxman Poudel, Ph.D., a postdoctoral trainee in the laboratory of Rakesh Patel, Ph.D., Victor Darley-Usmar, Ph.D., Endowed Professor, Division Director, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, is a recipient of the 2026 American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Read more about the fellowship here: https://bit.ly/3ZmLt5J

02/09/2026

UAB Green Marketplace is helping researchers in UAB Pathology stretch their research dollars. The Comba Lab has saved more than $9,000 on a wide range of items through Green Marketplace, says Dilani Patel, researcher II and lab manager. Read how: https://bit.ly/3MiU2eJ

02/06/2026

We had a blast at the Food Fair yesterday! We hope you were able to stop by and enjoy all the wonderful displays and yummy global cuisine!

01/29/2026

The Division of Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics recently developed three new laboratory tests to help provide more accurate diagnoses and support the development of effective treatment plans.

Read more about the tests here: https://bit.ly/49K9c5L

01/28/2026

On January 21, the UAB Department of Pathology honored Peter Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, with a reception celebrating his retirement featuring colleagues, family and friends of Dr. Anderson.

Read more about the reception here: https://bit.ly/4t8vtC6

01/27/2026

We're thrilled to announce our 2026-27 chief residents and resident VOICE leaders!

Ryan Bragiel, M.D. – Chief Resident in Anatomic Pathology
Edward Chung, D.O. – Chief Resident in Clinical Pathology
Nicholas Eisele, D.O. – Chief Resident in Education and Outreach
Maya Handberry-Howard, M.D., M.P.H. - Resident Leader for Vision
Huda Haq, M.D. - Resident Leader for Outreach and Involvement
Isabella Kohlhepp, D.O. - Resident Leader for Community and Engagement

Read more about our new chiefs and resident leaders: https://bit.ly/4bmuPKK

01/26/2026

The UAB Department of Pathology launched its digital pathology initiative in November 2024. Today, the effort is only gaining momentum. The program’s implementation is scheduled to be completed by June 2026, but the journey has only just begun.

The digital pathology initiative aims to modernize pathology services by enabling remote frozen‑section diagnosis, improving efficiency and ensuring quality patient care through easier access to expertise.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LD8kqt

01/21/2026

Two UAB Pathology researchers, Krystle Ong, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Brown, Ph.D., M.P.H., Endowed Professor of Cancer Pathobiology, published a new study that revealed men are more likely to have a greater tumor burden associated with multiple myeloma at diagnosis than women.

Read more about the study here: https://bit.ly/4jP7wex

01/14/2026

The Department of Pathology is pleased to announce Yanna Ding, M.D., Ph.D., is joining the Division of Laboratory Medicine as an assistant professor, effective January 15.

Read more about Dr. Ding here: https://bit.ly/4bzzGrV

01/09/2026

The UAB Department of Pathology recently funded a $500 travel award to Saeed Zakakhosravi, M.S., who recently presented his research at the 2025 American Society of Hematology meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qgcIuu

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