Michigan Pathology

Congratulations to #UMichPath researchers, Drs. Jolanta Grembecka and Tomasz Cierpicki on their recent @US_FDA approval of the first once-daily oral therapy for relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant acute myeloid leukemia. “This transformative discovery, grounded in research conducted in the Department of Pathology, marks an important moment for our community. The work of Drs. Grembecka and Cierpicki, now recognized through FDA approval, reflect the strength of our scientific environment and our commitment to improving care for patients. It is meaningful to see U-M Pathology contribute to a therapy that is making a real difference for those with leukemia,” said Charles Parkos, Chair of the Department of Pathology. Read about their work: michmed.org/qNYd4

Co-led by nationally-renowned pathologist @KMirza, this workshop will help you communicate your work effectively in a crowded digital landscape. We have limited spots remaining, so register today! michmed.org/28Jv8 🗓️Wed, May 6, at 5 pm 📍THSL 5000

Congratulations, Dr. Iyer!

During #LabWeek2026, the Department of Pathology held its annual Clinical Pathology Symposium. The day was filled with enthusiasm and energy as experts shared insights into their work on blood-based biomarkers related to traumatic brain injuries and Alzheimer’s, and communicating science to the public as a laboratory professional and scientist. michmed.org/QK89j

This incredible duo kicks off our @UMichPath Clinical Pathology Symposium here at @umichmedicine ‘Driving Impact From Bench to Brain’

.@UMichMedicine researchers uncover how a 'Frankenstein' gene fuels aggressive childhood cancer. Read more: michmed.org/Q9eQm

Dr. Oyewale “Wale” Shiyanbola is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. At #UMichPath, he advances this mission through his work in surgical pathology, research, and education. Learn more about his journey and impact: michmed.org/nVNWj

University of Michigan researchers @yuanyuan_qiao and @ArulChinnaiyan have identified a new target that can suppress tumor growth in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Learn how their findings can be used to develop new treatment methods: michmed.org/VdBz7.

Dr. Aishwarya Gurumurthy’s journey in science spans continents, challenges, and breakthroughs. From collecting genetic samples in remote villages in India to pioneering RNA sequencing in Japan, and now advancing CRISPR-based cancer research at #UMichPath, her path has been anything but conventional. Her recent discovery of a regulatory element driving aggressive lymphoma highlights the power of curiosity-led, rigor-driven science. Read her story: michmed.org/3G7d9

Pathology is no longer just about results. It’s about driving better outcomes. Khosrow Shotorbani, James Crawford, & Ulysses Balis discuss how Clinical Lab 2.0 is reshaping the role of diagnostics in value-based healthcare. 🔗 Full discussion: ow.ly/r58r50YxWHC #Pathology

Arul M. Chinnaiyan, the director of the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology, received the 13th annual Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine for his groundbreaking work identifying a gene fusion that drives prostate cancer. myumi.ch/dgj49

#UMichPath's Dr. Navin R. Mahadevan and his colleague Dr. David Barbie (@DanaFarber) used high-resolution spatial mapping and a “tumor-on-a-chip” model that mimics SCLC tumors and their surrounding blood vessels. What they found: the real barrier isn’t the immune cells, it’s the tumor’s own vasculature, acting as a closed gate that keeps NK cells stuck in the bloodstream and out of the tumor. Read more about their research: michmed.org/JDPbA

🔬 Hands-on learning in action! On March 24, #UMichPath and @UMichKidney teamed up to host a lab experience for the U-M KDSAP students. With guidance from U-M Path faculty Evan Farkash, MD, PhD, pathology resident Sara Tweedy, MD, PhD, and Nephrology Fellow, Atlee Brown, MD, students rolled up their sleeves to dissect sheep kidneys, perform core needle biopsies, and create their own H&E-stained slides.

Congratulations to Dr. Gabrielle Rozumek, @MCP_Grad_Prog student, who recently defended her dissertation, "Variants in MYRF Disrupt RPE Function and Eye Growth". michmed.org/nVAJd

Congratulations, Dr. Iyer!

So much FOMO with all the @TheUSCAP meeting posts!! I didn’t officially attend the meeting this year (first one I missed since my PGY1 year) but was in San Antonio for 16 hours on Sunday doing meeting-adjacent things! Kudos to the amazing RAS subcommittee for a wonderful trainee mixer and inaugural poster session! Sorry to have missed it but VERY proud of the work of the committee I have the honor of chairing!! Picture from our @UMichPath #UMPAS Alumni Society gathering #GoBlue 〽️

Today, @TBrennster will present a short course on tips and new tools for diagnosing cutaneous sweat gland neoplasms. #USCAP2026 #UMichPath

Congrats to @ArulChinnaiyan who received the International Harrington Prize, recognizing his groundbreaking identification of a gene fusion that drives prostate cancer 👏👏 michmed.org/qNeDP @UMichPath #ChinnaiyanLab

Spend your afternoon exploring with #UMichPath Faculty during their #USCAP2026 lectures and short courses.

This morning, join Dr. Anamarija Perry for her Short Course, a Practical Approach to Managing the Challenges of Lymphoma Diagnosis on Core Needle Biopsies. #USCAP2026 #UMichPath

Don't forget to drop by the poster sessions to see all the #UMichPath posters!