Pathology

Recent Pathology Publications

Pathology recognizes faculty, fellows, residents, and staff who provide scholarly input on peer-reviewed journal articles.  Updated information is posted on the newest publications representing the depth of interest in clinical expertise, educational content and research endeavors. 

Awards and Recognition

Pathology promotes the special efforts that make a difference to our patients, their families, our co-workers, students and the public we serve.  This information is posted to publicly recognize the exceptional faculty, staff and students for their contribution to our work place.

Research Awards

One of the core missions for the Department of Pathology is the provision of basic research.  When National Institutes of Health or other research grants are awarded, faculty are recognized with the details of the specific project and grant allocation for these exceptional efforts.

Mouse models of human B-cell and plasma-cell neoplasia research program

Bortezomib (Velcade), the first-in-class proteasome inhibitor (Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts), has revolutionized the standard of care for myeloma patients, but due to serious side effects – most notably peripheral neuropathy – efforts are under way to bring next-generation...

Matthew Krasowski, PhD, MD, recent publication

This retrospective study looked at 14 years of laboratory data related to testing for toxic alcohols and glycols, in particularly evaluating how well osmolal gap performs as a screening test for ingestions. The study found that osmolal gaps between 15 and 30 were often not related to toxic alcoh...

The Laboratory Professional of the Year Award

Amy Trent received this years Laboratory Professional of the Year Award.She exhibits professional pride in not only her own work, but the work of the lab she leads. She regularly participates in continuing education and participates in specialized conferences to expand her knowledge and has imple...

New Walker-Warburg syndrome (WWS) gene reported by the Iowa Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center