Michigan Pathology
@UMichPath
The University of Michigan Department of Pathology is comprised of nearly 250 faculty and 1,100 staff, who provide the best patient care and research possible.
Recent @MCP_Grad_Prog student Agamjot Sangotra, PhD, once struggled through AP Bio and dreamed of anything but science. Today, she’s developing potential therapies for a rare neurodegenerative disease. Her story is a reminder that passion can bloom in unexpected places.…

Dr. Amir Dehghani joins #UMichPath, bringing expertise in gynecologic and cytopathology. Pathology was the perfect intersection of science, tech, research, and patient care. A field with both intellectual depth and real-world impact, fueling his commitment to helping underserved…

Join us later this month for our next seminar. Emile Pinarbasi, MD, PhD will present "When TDP-43 shows up LATE" virtually on Zoom. Learn more: michmed.org/JDk3A
In 2018, Alec Monovich began his PhD journey at Michigan. This year, he successfully defended his dissertation on enhancer dysregulation in pediatric B-ALL. Now at NEB as a Development Scientist in NGS, he's helping advance tools to fight disease. Congrats, Dr. Monovich!…

After decades unraveling the genetic code behind kidney development, Dr. Greg Dressler is retiring from #UMichPath. From discovering Pax2 to shaping the future of pathology, his impact on science is deep and lasting. michmed.org/bQrYD

A study from #RogelCancer researchers @ArulChinnaiyan and @abhijitparolia, published in @ScienceMagazine, sheds light on how mutations in the FOXA1 gene—commonly altered in prostate cancer—drive tumor initiation formation and therapeutic resistance. michmed.org/XWArW
Just published! @UMichPath faculty Drs. @RobHumbleMD , @rahulmannan and @drmehrarohit share the latest on diagnosing renal neoplasia in @KidneyCancerJ. This resource is essential for physicians aiming to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of Renal Cell Carcinomas and is a…
Have you met our new residents yet?! 🔬 Meet Caleb, Sara, Alexander, Chelsea, Dowon (front row). Gabriel, Adam, Logan, Nico (back row). Welcome to #UMichPath, we can’t wait to learn, grow, and make some diagnoses together. Stay tuned to learn more about our residents, coming…

🔬 From gene fusions to AI to climate-driven disease—#CAP25 is where pathology meets the future. 🧠 Explore our cutting-edge courses and register now: brnw.ch/21wU3qe
Two years, one wellness grant, and 125 trained staff later, our Pathology team’s FISH! Philosophy initiative is transforming workplace culture. 🐟📈 Recently published in Laboratory Medicine, the data shows real impact. michmed.org/eQk2R
We’re proud to share that our residency program has been ranked #3 in the nation and #1 in the Midwest in this year’s @Doximity Residency Navigator rankings! 🎉 We’re honored to be one of seven @UMichMedSchool programs ranked in the top 10 nationally in their specialties. #GoBlue…

Since 2023, Dr. Gabriel Núñez has spent winters working remotely from Seville, Spain, mentoring scientists, guiding research, and reconnecting with former lab members. His 17th-century home now hosts reunions filled with science, stories, and shared meals. 🌍🧪…
🌍 From Michigan to Japan, Dr. Gabriel Núñez continues to shape the next generation of researchers with his joint appointment at the University of Osaka's cutting-edge Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research. Núñez is mentoring the next generation in infectious…
🧠 One of the deadliest childhood brain tumors, Group 3 medulloblastoma, may have a new vulnerability. Dr. Sriram Venneti’s lab found these tumors are sensitive to copper-driven cell death (cuproptosis) via DLAT. michmed.org/3Gk3R
Earlier this month, we celebrated our graduating residents, fellows, and clinical instructors at Weber’s Inn. Their dedication to becoming leaders in pathology inspires us every day. Congratulations to all! michmed.org/mDxn5



A role model in and out of the lab, Dr. Analisa DiFeo (@DiFeoLab) is a first-gen Italian American, a recognized ovarian cancer researcher, and a powerful mentor at #UMichPath. Her journey to cutting-edge translational science is fueled by resilience, purpose, and a deep pride in…

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Teitel of the @DiFeoLab on successfully defending her thesis: Pan-Cancer Myc Modulator Induces Selective Cell Death Following Mitotic Catastrophe. @MCP_Grad_Prog Read more: michmed.org/MDwbK

We spy some familiar faces 👀 @KMirza @drmehrarohit
The @UMich Medical School recently celebrated the 42 faculty members appointed to named professorships in 2024. Congrats to our Leaders and Best! 〽️ michmed.org/AQ5y4
Dr. Roberta Caruso, Assistant Professor of Pathology, has developed innovative preclinical models of Crohn’s disease, advancing our understanding of IBD. Her journey from the Mediterranean coast to leading-edge research is a testament to scientific dedication.…
