Research
Here at the University of Maryland Department of Pathology, faculty, residents, fellows, and students participate in a wide range of scientific endeavors, from basic science and translational research to clinical research. We are also proud to provide research support through our Pathology Biorepository Shared Service to our clinical colleagues throughout the University of Maryland Medical System. As part of the academic community here, everyone has the opportunity to engage research to advance public health and medical knowledge.
Pathology Biorepository Shared Service (PBSS)
The Pathology Biorepository Shared Service provides access to a collection of high-quality banked patient samples while maintaining patient confidentiality. PBSS provides pathology, histology, and histotechnology services to assist with procurement, analyses, and clinicopathologic correlations of human tissue specimens.
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Pathology Histology Core (PHC)
The Pathology Histology Core (PHC) provides the primary routine histology services for Autopsy, Cytology, and Renal Pathology within the Department of Pathology. This lab provides histology services for clinical trials as well. Both animal and human tissue samples are acceptable.
Research Spotlight
Check out a snapshot of our department's ongoing research activities. We are incredibly proud of our outstanding trainees and their accomplishments.
Dr. Lo Tamburro: Delineating Fat Embolism Syndrome from Non-Lethal Fat Embolism At Autopsy
Dr. Autumn LaRocque: Assessment of AI Computational H&E Staining Versus Chemical H&E Staining for Primary Diagnosis in Lymphomas
Dr. Pauline Shih: Utility of p53, SATB2, and Ki67 in Grading Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasms and Peritoneal Metastases
Dr. Sarah Helman: Prominent Bone Marrow Stromal Damage in Patients with Persistent Cytopenias Post-Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy
Recent Grants
Our department is proud to have received two UMMC Innovation Grants, one in each of the last two funding cycles.
Team led by Dr. Michael Kallen
Project title: Virtual Staining Improves Diagnostic Detection of Lymphoma in Small Biopsies to Decrease Turn-Around Time, Reduce Unnecessary Open Surgical Biopsies, and Drive Health System Value
- $125K award
Team led by Dr. Nicole Putnam
Development of a CRISPR-based Rapid Diagnostic Test for the Diagnosis of Malaria
- $125K award