January 6, 2025

Is it Cancer? Patient-Centered Pathology Reports vs. Standard Pathology Reports in a new study from the Department of Pathology at Michigan

Imagine you are a patient who just had a biopsy completed. You wait nervously for the results and check your patient portal to see if any results have been received. After an anxious couple of days, you receive the results, only to read them and have no idea what they mean. It is Friday afternoon, your doctor’s office is closed, and you fret all weekend. This scenario plays out frequently and was the impetus for a research study conducted by Dr. Cathryn Lapedis and colleagues.

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December 23, 2024

UPS and FedEx Holiday Schedules

Please note that UPS and FedEx will implement modified shipping schedules over the upcoming holidays. Both UPS and FedEx will be closed on December 25, 2024, and January 1, 2025, and no packages will be delivered on these dates. Any packages shipped with dry ice or cold packs should be shipped by December 23 or December 30 or stored at the appropriate temperature and shipped after the holiday.

December 20, 2024

Honoring Dr. Jeffrey Myers: A Trailblazer in Pathology Moves to Retirement

After 43 years of service, Dr. Jeffrey Myers is shifting his focus from the world of pathology to other things too long neglected including family, friends, and music, as he transitions from A. James French Professor of Diagnostic Pathology and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Quality to active emeritus faculty effective January 1, 2025. He will still be around for six months, wrapping up ongoing projects and serving in an advisory role as the department transitions to a future state without him.

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December 10, 2024

Dr. Jeffrey Myers Honored at Retirement Reception

Nearly 19 years have passed since a force of nature swept into the Department of Pathology at the University of Michigan and permanently altered the landscape. Dr. Jeffrey Myers’ time in the Department was celebrated on November 25th as he approaches retirement at the end of 2024. Hundreds of current and former faculty and staff attended his retirement celebration, recalling his impact on their lives personally and professionally.

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November 14, 2024

U-M Pathology Hosts Inaugural Global Pathology Summit

The Department of Pathology recently hosted its first Global Pathology Summit, marking a significant step in addressing health disparities through advancements in pathology. Dr. Rouba Ali-Fehmi, the summit director, welcomed attendees and highlighted the essential role of global pathology in healthcare, the transformative potential of digital pathology and artificial intelligence (AI), and the importance of sustainable partnerships.

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