The University of Michigan Department of Pathology is comprised of nearly 200 faculty and 1,100 staff, who provide the best patient care and research possible.

Ann Arbor, MI
Molecular and Cellular Pathology graduate students have the opportunity to bridge science and business as members of U-M’s miLEAD Consulting. miLEAD connects graduate students and postdocs with real-world consulting projects, helping startups bring innovations to market while building skills beyond the lab. Read about the program: michmed.org/PP25Z @MCP_Grad_Prog
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Meet Huda Rabbani, MD! 🔬 A Michigan native, Dr. Rabbani was drawn to pathology for its mix of scientific discovery, critical thinking, and collaboration. Now beginning her residency at Michigan Medicine, she’s excited to grow as a diagnostician and future educator. michmed.org/rRzYZ
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Check out some great #UMichPath lectures at the @Pathologists Annual Meeting this weekend!
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Science meets creativity with MiSciComm! 🔬✨ This U-M student organization empowers graduate students to share science beyond the lab through storytelling, illustration, and outreach. See how our @MCP_Grad_Prog students make complex research more accessible and engaging for everyone. michmed.org/DABDA
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PGY-1 Lillian Zhu, MD, found that her passion for science, creativity, and building things led her to pathology, where she’s discovering the specialty’s blend of innovation, curiosity, and patient impact. Read Lillian's story here: michmed.org/nM4yW
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From Puerto Rico to Michigan, Kaylee Boschetti-Santana, MD, discovered her passion for pathology, and now she’s starting her journey as a #UMichPath resident! Meet Kaylee and read her story: michmed.org/bnZwK
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#UMichPath became the first U.S. healthcare system to launch a DICOM-based digital pathology PACS integrated with radiology PACS and an enterprise imaging network. Read more about the work being done: michmed.org/DAVRR
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📣 Help Us Connect with Our U-M Pathology Alumni #UMichPath is updating our alumni database as we prepare to launch a new alumni newsletter and expand opportunities to stay connected with you! If you are a former resident or fellow, please update your contact information. By updating your information, you'll help ensure you receive: 🔬 Department news 📅 Alumni events and networking opportunities 🏆 Faculty and alumni achievements 📰 Our upcoming alumni newsletter and other department updates Update your information by emailing Shirley Pindzia at seandrew@med.umich.edu. Know a fellow #UMichPath alum? Share this post or tag them in the comments so we can reconnect with as many members of our alumni community as possible. Thank you for helping us strengthen and grow our U-M Pathology Alumni Network!
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Please join us in congratulating Dr. Joanna Lum on defending her thesis! Her research in the @vennetilab explored how lactate and epigenetics shape diffuse midline glioma, an aggressive pediatric brain cancer. Read more: michmed.org/PPrbv
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Meet Nathan Ryan, MD, MS, a new pathology resident whose love for histology started long before residency. After years in research, he found his way to pathology, and now he’s excited to spend the next chapter learning, teaching, and looking at those “nice pinks and purples” under the microscope. Read his story: michmed.org/QKAw7
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🌎 Global health leaders are coming together at the GPALM Consortium 2026 Summit! Join us on Nov. 13 at #UMichPath for conversations advancing global pathology & laboratory medicine. 📍 NCRC, University of Michigan 📝 Registration now open 🧪 CME Credit Available 🍽️ Lunch included 📄 Abstracts being accepted Learn more & register: michmed.org/ZGZXJ
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Join us Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. for the Inaugural Schnitzer Lecture featuring Dr. Yuri Fedoriw of @UNC_SOM. 🧬 Global Pathology in Practice: Infrastructure, Lymphoma Biology, and Shared (Worldwide) Benefit 📍 NEW LOCATION: NCRC Building 10, Research Auditorium
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You've already met Chad, who loves #UMichPath...but have you met David? He also has something to say about how cool we are! Register for an open house here: michmed.org/ZGGDg Learn more about our program: michmed.org/2zzmM
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Honoring the legacy of Bertram Schnitzer, MD, Dr. Yuri Fedoriw of @UNC_SOM will present the inaugural lecture, “Global Pathology in Practice: Infrastructure, Lymphoma Biology and Shared (Worldwide) Benefit.” 📅 Sept. 18, 2026 | 8 a.m. 📍 NCRC Auditorium, Building 32, Room 1501
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🔬 We’re hiring! #UMichPath is seeking an Academic Genitourinary Pathologist to join the team. The position offers opportunities in clinical care, research, teaching, and mentorship within a nationally recognized pathology program. Apply by submitting a CV, cover letter, and three references to L. Priya Kunju, MD, at lkunju@med.umich.edu. michmed.org/Mkk4q
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We might be a little biased, but we love #UMichPath! Join us for one of our upcoming Residency Open House events to learn about our program, meet our community, and see what makes #UMichPath such a great place to train. Register for an open house here: michmed.org/ZGGDg Learn more about our program: michmed.org/2zzmM
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Meet Mikaela Melnychuk, DO, a #UMichPath resident whose passion for pathology began when she was young and lost a neighbor. Through that experience, she learned that pathologists can help people understand some of life’s most difficult moments. Read her story: michmed.org/RMBQM
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From neuroscience research to pathology and from the lab to the finish line, meet Amanda McGann, MD, PhD! A first-year AP/CP resident brings a passion for discovery, education, and patient care, along with a love of triathlons, the outdoors, and lifelong learning. We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda to #UMichPath! 🔗michmed.org/dWAre
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From anatomy educator to pathology resident, Dr. Camryn Hawkins has built a career driven by curiosity, teaching, and a passion for lifelong learning. Read how her unique journey led her to Michigan Medicine, what inspired her to pursue pathology, and why she chose to stay in the Midwest for residency. 🔗: michmed.org/GYqKx
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Growing up surrounded by art and nature, Hannah Haberecht, MD, MS, developed a love for observation, pattern recognition, and science, interests that ultimately led her to pathology. Now a first-year resident at #UMichPath, she's combining her passions for education, research, digital pathology, and AI while pursuing a career in academic medicine. Read her story: michmed.org/RMRJw
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Featured in @nytimes: #UMichPaths's Sriram Venneti, MD, PhD (@vennetilab), is recognized for research that transformed the understanding of diffuse midline glioma (DMG). Together with Carl Koschmann, MD (@KoschmannLab), U-M's collaborative research helped lead to the first FDA-approved treatment for recurrent DMG. Read more: michmed.org/RMRj5
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After nearly 40 years in laboratory medicine, we're celebrating the career of Karla S. Bialk, MS, MT (ASCP). Her leadership, innovation, mentorship, and dedication have helped shape laboratory services across #UMichPath. Wishing Karla a joyful and well-earned retirement! michmed.org/zdRrw
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From ophthalmology to pathology, Dr. Yamada built a career defined by innovation, mentorship, and compassionate patient care. Her greatest legacy is the countless patients, trainees, and colleagues whose lives she touched. Thank you, Dr. Yamada, for your extraordinary contributions. Wishing you a joyful and well-earned retirement! Read her story 🔗: michmed.org/GYy43
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From coding on a home computer in the 1980s to Director of Informatics in the Division of Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics, Jamie Estill, PhD, has built a career fueled by curiosity. Now, in his role, he's transforming complex genomic data into actionable insights that help clinicians deliver more precise care to patients. Discover how a lifelong passion for biology, programming, and problem-solving is advancing the future of genomic medicine. 🔗 Read more: michmed.org/4NQbe
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This month, we celebrated our graduating residents and fellows while recognizing excellence in education and patient care. Congratulations to all of our graduates and award recipients. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make in pathology and laboratory medicine! michmed.org/3WAYY
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Congratulations to Drs. Jared Neeley and Benjamin Telford on being named Assistant Chief Residents for the 2026–2027 academic year! We look forward to their leadership and dedication to supporting our residency program. michmed.org/vdVrN
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We're proud to celebrate hematopathology fellow, Jessica Anderson-Calleja, MD, recipient of the @ACLPS_ Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award. Her research demonstrates how AI can help improve laboratory quality, efficiency, and ultimately patient care. Congratulations! michmed.org/Kdr9R
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Congratulations to Paula Reichel, an @MCP_Grad_Prog student, on earning a prestigious @NIH F31 Fellowship! Her research in the @Hogan_Lab explores how food allergies develop early in life, bringing us closer to new prevention strategies. michmed.org/4NQg5
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📅 Save the Date! Join us for the 2026 Global Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Summit as pathologists, laboratory professionals, researchers, educators, and global health leaders come together to advance equitable access to diagnostics, education, research, and collaboration. Learn more: michmed.org/vdVyN
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From hand-pouring culture plates to embracing cutting-edge automation, Ellen Bassett, MT(ASCP), witnessed and helped shape the evolution of microbiology over 36 years at U-M Pathology. Congratulations on an incredible career, and best wishes in retirement! michmed.org/GYzZw
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As the new Associate Director of the Clinical Pathology Division, David Manthei, MD, PhD, is focused on strengthening collaboration, mentoring the next generation of pathologists, and advancing patient care through innovation. Read more: michmed.org/ZGYeR
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Behind every scientific breakthrough is a story. Dr. Jael Miranda-Guzman's story is no different. Returning to school as a young mother to becoming a faculty investigator shows what's possible through perseverance, support, and determination. michmed.org/3WAx4
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Dr. Sara Varadarajan has recently begun her independent research program, which is supported by her @NIHFunding K99/R00 Award, supporting groundbreaking research in inflammation, tissue repair, and mucosal wound healing. Read her story: michmed.org/W382k
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A new global partnership between U-M Pathology, @UM_cghe, and @AKUHNairobi is helping shape the future of pathology. By combining digital pathology, AI, and international collaboration, researchers are working to reduce the time to diagnosis of colorectal cancer in Kenya from weeks to days. michmed.org/GYn3x
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Congratulations to Chang Kim, PhD, on his appointment as Faculty Director of the Flow Cytometry Core in the Biomedical Research Core Facilities! A professor of pathology and a nationally recognized leader in flow cytometry, Dr. Kim brings decades of expertise to support strategic planning, technology development, instrumentation funding, and service expansion for the research community @umichmedicine. Read More: michmed.org/72jJr
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Congratulations to Joseph Pickard, PhD, on your promotion to Assistant Research Scientist!
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Congratulations to José A. Raya Sandino, PhD, MS, on your promotion to Assistant Research Scientist!
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Congratulations to Jean Tien, PhD, on your promotion to Associate Research Scientist!
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Congratulations to Russell J.H. Ryan, MD, on your promotion to Associate Professor of Pathology with Tenure!
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Congratulations to Jeffrey B. Hodgin, MD, PhD, on your promotion to Professor of Pathology with Tenure!
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Congratulations to Cathryn J. Lapedis, MD, MPH, MSc, on your promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology!
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Congratulations to Steven M. Hrycaj, PhD, on your promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology!
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Congratulations to Jensyn K. Cone Sullivan, MD, on your promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology!
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Congratulations to David B. Chapel, MD, on your promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology!
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Congratulations to Allecia M. Wilson, MD, on your promotion to Clinical Professor of Pathology!
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Congratulations to Aaron M. Udager, MD, PhD, on your promotion to Clinical Professor of Pathology!
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Congratulations to Bryan L. Betz, PhD, on your promotion to Clinical Professor of Pathology!
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After 35 years at #UMichPath, Yinru Sieracki is retiring and leaving behind a legacy of excellence and dedication to patient care. From work in electron microscopy to mentoring generations, her impact will be felt for years to come. Wishing Yinru a wonderful retirement filled with travel, art, and new adventures! Read her story: michmed.org/XGrXX
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This weekend, future healthcare leaders got a firsthand look at the many career paths within medicine during @umichmedicine’s Youth Summit at the Big House. #UMichPath was proud to participate and share how pathology plays a vital role in patient care, research and innovation.
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Driven by a passion for organic chemistry and advancing translational drug discovery, Dr. Amol Mhetre’s scientific journey spans the globe. Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty member to #UMichPath! michmed.org/5K87r
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Thank you to our incredible apheresis nurses for the compassionate care and support they provide to our patients every day. A special congratulations to Nicole DeValminck, who was surprised yesterday with a DAISY Award, an honor recognizing extraordinary nursing care and compassion. #UMichPath #NursesWeek
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Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Myers on his recent recognition as the 2026 Evan Newport HOPE Award recipient for his efforts to go above and beyond in patient- and family-centered care. We are proud of Dr. Myers and his dedication to patient care, evident in his work on patient and family engagement in pathology and in how he has improved patient experiences in our field.
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