Description
The Medical Director of Neuropathology provides leadership and oversight of neuropathological services in the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The faculty member collaborates with other faculty, the Division Chief, and oncology leaders in diagnostic activities related to pediatric neurological and related diseases. They mentor others and support the Division's educational initiatives.
Located within the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Brain Tumor Institute at the Children's National Research Institute, the Medical Director of Neuropathology, as the Endowed Chair in Molecular Neuropathology, develops a research team to study pediatric brain tumors. The role involves collaboration with investigators and leaders to enhance diagnostics and treatment of childhood brain cancers and leads/supports the Division's biorepository activities in partnership with the Brain Tumor Institute.