Cecilia Dusek, M.D.

• Training Track: AP
• Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Cecilia Dusek earned her medical degree from UT Southwestern after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Texas at Dallas, where she majored in Biology and minored in Neuroscience and Spanish. In medical school, she served as the elected Senator for Seldin College, a peer mentor liaison, coordinator of the Medicine and Art elective, and president of the Healthy Living Organization, spearheading health education for underserved students. Cecilia has participated in a medical mission to the Dominican Republic and a study abroad program in Seville, Spain. Her research on subjects such as neurodegenerative disease and anticoagulant reversal has been presented at numerous national conferences and appearing in peer-reviewed literature. Her awards include the Bain Fellowship, Bronze Presidential Service Award, Dorothy E. Lee MD Scholarship, and Bruce Willis Teaching Award. In residency, Cecilia has served as a College of American Pathologists Residents Forum delegate and a Housestaff Council representative. Her hobbies include hiking, yoga, painting, and playing the violin and viola. With a passion for forensics, Cecilia plans to pursue a forensic pathology fellowship after graduation.

Sajjad Afraz, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Director's Profile:

Sajjad actually spent most of his childhood and youth in Japan but returned to Iran for medical school and a rotating internship at Tehran University, where he also participated in research on pharmacologic preconditioning in ischemic-reperfusion injury. During medical school and again during the period of his national service practice, he participated in Iranian earthquake emergency relief efforts. In 2013, he relocated to McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, for a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. With the encouragement of his faculty advisors, he subsequently entered the doctoral program at McMaster, working with Dr. Anthony K. C. Chan in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. His research with a mouse model of hemophilia A focused on management of the immune response against infused Factor VIII through co-injection therapy with IVIG as well as oral delivery of proteins using nanoparticles. His work, which earned a young investigator travel award in 2018, has been presented at national and international conferences on thrombosis and hemostasis and has resulted to date in four publications, in two of which he is first author. In addition to his research, Sajjad worked part-time as a medical assistant and as a scientific advisor for a consulting company active in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. He confirmed his interest in pathology through observerships at the University of Miami and at a private pathology laboratory in Georgia. His hobbies include soccer, photography, mountain climbing, and reading Japanese novels (in the original language).

Hanan Hamdan, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University, Lebanon
• Medical School: Lebanese American University, Lebanon

Director's Profile:

Hanan attended college at the Lebanese American University, earning her B.S. in Biology. She continued for her medical degree at the LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie School of Medicine in Byblos, where she was also active in the Lebanese Medical Students International Committee through service on LeMSIC standing committees on Public Health, Reproductive Health, and Human Rights and Peace, which included educating children in Syrian refugee camps on hygiene measures. Her final year of medical school included an international visiting student rotation in geriatric medicine at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Upon graduation, she did a preliminary year of Internal Medicine residency at the Rizk Hospital of the LAU Medical Center in Beirut, before moving on to a four-year Clinical Pathology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, where she was named “Resident of the Year” in her first year. The final year of her residency allowed her a selective focus on hematopathology and flow cytometry, and she pursued a project on distinguishing hematogones from lymphoblasts in B lymphoblastic leukemia by MF1 antigen expression ratio. She served in the Resident Staff Organization and as president of the Student Counseling Committee, and she was active in the COVID-19 response and in the disaster response after the Beirut port explosion of 2020. Hanan enjoys drawing and painting, running and hiking, cooking, reading, and spending time with her African grey parrot.

Evelyn Ilori, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: The University of Maryland at Baltimore County
• Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Evelyn earned her B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland at Baltimore County, where she also tutored, volunteered, and sang with the college gospel choir. In medical school at Case Western Reserve University, Evelyn entered the Cancer Biology Program of the Medical Scientist Training Program. Her Ph.D. in Pathology in the laboratory of Dr. David Wald of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center involved the development of methods to expand and activate NK cells and enhance their anti-tumor effectiveness in a mouse model of colon cancer, work which resulted in three publications, two of them with Evelyn as a first author. An additional year as a Melvin Markey Clinical Research Scholar resulted in another first-author publication with the Department of Dermatology on scalp dermatitis due to sensitization to components of hair products. While in medical school, Evelyn volunteered at a food pantry and, as a Gelfand Fellow, served as a resource for K-12 students and teachers promoting science-related activities. She was a graduate student representative on Case Western’s Provost Office Strategic Committee and the Faculty Senate Research Committee, and she was responsible for organizing a student-selected invited lectureship. She served as vice-president of the local chapter of the American Medical Student Association and as secretary and co-president of the SNMA/LMSA chapter, supporting and advocating for minority students at Case Western. Evelyn has been chosen as one of the Society of ’67 Kinney Scholars for 2021 by the Association of Pathology Chairs. Her hobbies include singing, songwriting and creative writing.

Soolmaz Laknezhad, M.D

• Training Track:  AP/CP
• Medical School:  M.D., Yasuj University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

Director's Profile

Soolmaz is originally from Shiraz in Iran and is a graduate of the Yasuj University in Iran, where she also did a rotating internship, followed by five years as a practicing physician at a rural health center and then five additional years in a practice in the capital city of Tehran. Over her last two years in Tehran, she also did a clinical observership at a pathobiology laboratory, participating in microscopic slide sessions with pathologists. Soolmaz came to the DFW Metroplex area in 2015, where she first engaged in pathology observerships at Baylor Scott and White Health in Temple, TX, at the PathAdvantage practice in Dallas, and most recently with Dr. Travis Vandergriff in Dermatopathology at UT Southwestern. Since early 2019, Soolmaz worked as a research assistant at UT Southwestern in the laboratory of Dr. Richard Wang in Dermatology, studying human papillomavirus and human polyomavirus. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes from different cultures and baking grain-free cookies and cakes, making arts and crafts, watching the Food and Discovery Channels, listening to music, dancing, traveling, photography, jogging, working out, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Sameh Mahsoub, M.D.

• Training Track:  AP/CP
• Medical School:  M.D., Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt

Director's Profile

Sam is from Sharkia, Egypt, and received his medical degree from Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine in Sharkia. He did undergraduate research projects on fatty liver and on tumor invasion and metastasis. He was also elected student representative to the Student-Faculty Council and served as a member of a faculty scout team. A one-year internship followed medical school. He then completed a three-year residency and Master’s Degree program in Anatomic Pathology and Research at Zagazig University, investigating tuberculosis. He then practiced one-and-a-half years as a cytopathologist at a cytopathology laboratory in Egypt, followed by a year as a lecturer at the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, after which he returned to Zagazig University for six further years in the practice of surgical pathology. Sam is engaged in volunteer activities including working as an editorial assistant for a book, cooking for a homeless shelter, fostering pets, working as a medical volunteer in pathology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital, and the International Society of Oncology and Biomarkers, all in Chicago. His hobbies include cycling workshops and competitions, running, hiking, pets (dogs, cats and fish), reading history, literature and psychology. He enjoys cooking, especially anything spicy and describes himself as a biryani addict.

Evan Sica, D.O.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
• Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Director's Profile:

Evan is from Covington, Louisiana, and received his B.S. degree summa cum laude in Biology from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge. Experiences as a plastic surgery office assistant, an emergency room scribe and a hospital volunteer confirmed his interest in medicine, and he entered medical school at the William Carey School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He began medical school with broad interests and in his second year served as an officer of both the American College of Obstetricians Club and the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists Club. However, his ultimate choice of pathology was cemented with a four-week experience in the clinical laboratory of North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Louisiana, where he had previously volunteered and where he was exposed to a variety of pathology activities, including slide preparation and review, frozen sections, fine-needle aspirations and bone marrow biopsies. Evan enjoys exercise, sports, and weightlifting for fun and the challenge of setting and meeting goals. He likes fantasy and science fiction through reading and audio books. He also likes to travel, and he enjoys exploring both the urban culture of restaurants and coffee spots as well as the natural world of hiking trails.

John Stack, D.O.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
• Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Director's Profile:

John is originally from Buffalo, New York, but he earned his B.S. degree in Biology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He went directly from college to medical school at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, following the school’s problem-based learning track at its Bradenton, Florida, campus. His experiences in medical school included a summer research opportunity through the 1Voice Foundation, which enabled him to work with Dr. Cameron Tebbi, former Chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the University of South Florida, on a project investigating the role that plasma proteins induced by a mycovirus-containing fungus may have in the recognition of lymphoblastic leukemia. His experiences in Pathology also included a rotation at Tampa General Hospital, which is affiliated with the University of South Florida, and another at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he participated in the preparation of a case presentation of giant cell myocarditis in an allograft heart biopsy for an upcoming ISHLT meeting. John’s activities outside of medicine include weightlifting, running, house and techno music, kayaking, and craft breweries.

Tasnim Alkayyali, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Marmara University School of Medicine, Turkey

Director's Profile:

Tasnim is originally from Amman, Jordan. She spent three years in Famagusta, North Cyprus, to complete her pre-clinical basic science courses, and another three years in Istanbul, Turkey, to finish her medical training at Marmara University Hospital. In 2020, Tasnim earned an M.D. degree with high honors from Marmara University in Turkey. She then completed a general internship year at the Jordanian Royal Medical Services in Amman, Jordan, serving patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her medical school, Tasnim joined a research group at the Marmara Institute of Gastroenterology, where she studied non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Her research resulted in multiple publications and presentations at regional conferences. She also published several articles after joining research training classes with the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology. She enjoyed volunteering as a Turkish-Arabic medical translator, medical student tutor, university conference organizer, and conference session chairperson. Tasnim was elected as the international student representative to deliver a speech during the white ceremony at her medical school. Her hobbies and interests include learning new cultures, discovering nature, running, recording voice-overs, and crafting art with flowers.

Jihee Choi, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Inje University College of Medicine, South Korea

Director's Profile:

Jihee did her medical training at Inje University College of Medicine, South Korea, where was elected vice-president of her medical school class. Her research background involves evaluating expression of abnormal prion protein (PrPSc) in brain & retinal tissue of prion disease. Her hobbies include flower arrangement and tennis.

Spencer Cope, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
• Medical School: UT Health Science Center, San Antonio

Director's Profile:

Spencer did his undergraduate and graduate studies at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. He received his medical training from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Following medical school, he completed three years of an otolaryngology residency at Emory University. His research includes multiple publications/posters in area of otolaryngology and pediatric ophthalmology. In 2017, he was named a FASPE International Medical Ethics Fellow. His hobbies include marathon running, cooking, and recipe innovation.

Adelaide Kwon, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Adelaide did her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she received a BA in Biology. She completed her medical training at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her research interests include acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and a project reviewing the CSF3R T618 mutation in the context of CMML and CNL. She is interested in medical education and enjoys teaching. Her hobbies include creative writing, cooking, karaoke, and movies.

Elisa Lin, M.D.

• Training Track: CP
• Undergraduate School: Yale University
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Elisa did her undergraduate studies Yale University, where she received a BA in Chemistry, followed by a Masters in Biochemistry from UT Southwestern Medical Center. She completed her Medical Training UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her research interests included developing cancer cell lines into a genetics tool to identify anticancer compounds. In 2018 and 2019 she was a Dean’s Research Scholar recipient and received UTSW alumni scholarships in 2015-18 and 2021-22. Her hobbies include Kirigami, needle felting, painting, weightlifting, reading, gardening and her two cats.

Amanda Means, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio
• Medical School: UT Health Sciences Center, San Antonio

Director's Profile:

Amanda did her undergraduate studies at Sam Houston St University in Huntsville, TX. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. Her hobbies include Drawing (pen, pencil & digital media) and the violin.

Luis Mosquera Gomez, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: College of Nuestra Senora del Rosario Faculty of Medicine, Columbia

Director's Profile:

Luis received his medical training at Del Rosario University School of Medicine in Columbia. During his medical training he was awarded the Top Performer in Medicine Award from the Columbian National Ministry of Education. His hobbies include listening to PathPod, origami and reading.

Bo Zhang, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, China; Peking University Health Science Center

Director's Profile:

Bo received his medical training at West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. He was the recipient of multiple national and academic scholarships during his training. His research interests include laboratory parameters and biomarkers in upper tract urothelial carcinoma. He has multiple publications in urothelial carcinomas and GI lymphomas. His hobbies include swimming, jogging, traveling, photography, cooking and singing.

Ginna Hernandez Velasques, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: College of Nuestra Senora del Rosario Faculty of Medicine, Columbia

Director's Profile:

Ginna received her medical training at College of Nuestra Senora del Rosario Faculty of Medicine, Colombia. She helped establish a pediatric epidemiologic database in Colombia. Ginna's hobbies include cooking (trying new recipes weekly), especially Columbian, Italian and S. Korean; drawing; painting (oil, acrylic & watercolor).

Albert Budhipramono, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: CP
• Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Albert did his undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin, where he received a BS in Molecular Biology. As part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center he received his medical degree as well as earning his doctorate. Albert investigated the mechanism of TASIN, a colorectal cancer toxin; identified CPSF3 as the molecular target of an anticancer compound; and identified the target of a glioblastoma toxin. His hobbies are cooking (Italian and Japanese cuisine), native gardening, piano, acoustic guitar, video games.

Andrew Gerber, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Carleton College, Northfield, MD
• Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Andrew did his undergraduate training at Carleton College, Northfield, MN, where he received a BA in Biology. He received his medical training at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Andrew received the American Rheumatology Convergence Med Student Achievement Award. His honors thesis was, "Exploring  the effects of malondialdehyde-acetaldehyde (MAA) protein adducts on macrophage polarization and disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis. Andrew's hobbies are Music production & mixing; ultimate frisbee; golf; running & exercising.

Lina Han, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China

Director's Profile:

Lina received her medical training at Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China, followed by her doctorate in hematology. Afterwards, she studied at Groningen University Medical Center, Netherlands, where she earned a doctorate in leukemia. Lina has multiple publications on the treatment of leukemia, particularly stem cell and other targeted therapies. Her hobbies include walking, jogging, watching tv drama series and time with family.

Lena Hasson, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: University of Baghdad, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq

Director's Profile:

Lena received her medical training from Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq. She was one of the Top 10 medical graduates in Iraq in 2013. Lena has published multiple manuscripts on the outcomes of valvular heart interventions/surgeries. Her hobbies include Mediterranean cooking, reading ancient Arabic poetry, teaching Arabic, time with family, and hiking.

Christine Kahlow (Wamsley), M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Colby College, Waterville, ME
• Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Director's Profile:

Christine did her undergraduate training at Colby College, Waterville, ME, where she earned a BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry and German. She received her medical training at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Christine was awarded the 2022 APEX Awar of Excellence for "COVID 19: Trends and Challenges of Telehealth in an Academic Insitution." She completed a two-year research fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in plastic surgery where she collaborated on 19 publications focused on minimally-invasive aesthetic procedures. Christine's hobbies include soccer, tennis, volleyball, ping pong, and pickleball.

Aloysus Lawong, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: CP
• Undergraduate School: Clevland State
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Aloysus did his undergraduate training at Cleveland State where he earned a BS in Chemistry and Biology. As part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center he received his medical degree as well as earning his doctorate. Aloysus has multiple publiations in the area of antimalarial treatment, specifically P. Falciparum. His hobbies include global health, MedWish International, civic engagement and soccer.

Joshua Mehr, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Johns Hopkins University
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Joshua did his undergraduate training at Johns Hopkins University where he earned a BA in Economics. He received his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Joshua has been involved in multiple research projects including demineralized bone matrix grafting in primary ACL reconstruction, tenosynovitis department distribution in MRI scans, and lumbosacral plexus MR neurography in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. His hobbies include Ice hockey, baking; reading and crossword puzzles.

Nikitha Samy, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: The University of Texas, Dallas
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health Science Center Houston

Director's Profile:

Nikitha did her undergraduate training at UT Dallas where she earned a BS in Biology. She received her medical training at McGovern Medical School at UT Health Science Center Houston. Nikitha earned 2nd place in the Healthcare Innovation Challenge. She has done a chart review analysis of opioid use and risk factors in patients with cancer. Nikitha's hobbies include cooking, puzzle solving, watching meteor showers, and roller coasters.

David Ayaram, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences
• Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

David did his undergraduate studies at the University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences, where he received a BS in Biology. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Following medical school, he completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. Following residency, he joined a private emergency medicine group in Arlington, TX. After several years in practice, he decided that he was better suited for pathology and made the decision to switch where he ultimately matched into our program. His interests include community outreach, teaching medical students and his church.

Prashant Bhetwal, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Institute of Medicine at Tribhuvan University in Nepal

Director's Profile:

Preshant did his medical training at the Institute of Medicine at Tribhuvan University in Nepal. While there he received a full medical school scholarship from Nepali Golden Jubliee Scholarship Group. His hobbies include public health initiatives, community outreach, and taekwondo, in which he has earned a black belt.

Joseph Genco, M.D.

• Training Track: AP
• Undergraduate School: University of Arizona
• Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Joseph (Joey) did his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, where he received a BS in Biomedical Science. He received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Upon receipt of his medical degree he matched into a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency. Before beginning his residency, he made the decision to temporary step away from medicine to focus on his life and family. During this time he expanded his personal business of trading/selling Pokemon cards which became very successful. However, he soon realized that he missed medicine, particularly the field of forensic pathology. He ultimately joined our program as an anatomic pathology resident with an goal of completing a forensic pathology fellowship.

Jackson Douglas, M.D.

• Training Track: AP
• Undergraduate School: Baylor University
• Medical School: University of Arkansas College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Douglas did his undergraduate studies at Baylor University, where he received a BBA in Finance. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. His hobbies include volunteering at low-income free clinic, community outreach, tennis, pickleball, Kombucha brewing, cycling, piano and guitar.

Mohamed Moustafa, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: M.D. and Ph.D., Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt

Director's Profile:

Moustafa received his PhD in forensic placental pathology and his medical training at the Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt. His hobbies include community outreach to homeless children, forensic pathology, and toxicology.

Van Nguyen , M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in Vietnam

Director's Profile:

Van received his medical training at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in Vietnam. During his medical training he received the “Doctor of the Year” award at the 2019 Global Health Workshop in Vietnam. He was team captain of his university’s soccer team when they placed first 2017. His hobbies include volunteerism/community outreach, teaching medical students, and coaching soccer.

Shahzaib Saleem, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Cornel University
• Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Director's Profile:

Shahzaib did his undergraduate studies at Cornel University, where he received a BA in Biology, Chemistry and Near Eastern Studies. He received his medical degree Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. His research interests include the study of Ki-67 in patients with meningioma. His hobbies include cricket and giving sermons on the Qu’ran.

Grace Schaak, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: CP
• Undergraduate School: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: M.D. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Director's Profile:

Grace did her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin where she received a BS in Biochemistry. She received both her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology (Virology) and her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her PhD research focused on defining the mechanistic underpinnings of their pro- and anti-viral activities of IFIT2 and IFIT3. In addition, during the pandemic she did work to characterize asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in Wisconsin. Her hobbies include nature hiking, visiting state parks and playing the harp.

Andrew Sung, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: CP
• Undergraduate School: Yale University
• Medical School: M.D. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Director's Profile:

Andrew did his undergraduate studies at the Yale University where he received a BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biology. He received both his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology and his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His PhD research focused blending systematic deep mutational scanning with mechanistic biochemistry, cross-linking mass spectrometry, and clinical genetics to define the biochemical underpinnings of a mitochondrial disease and establish a robust resource for discerning the pathogenicity of gene variants. His hobbies include league volleyball, 3D printing, woodworking, and gourmet coffee brewing.

Colin Treager, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: University of Alabama
• Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Colin did his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama, where he received a BS in Chemistry. He then obtained an MBA from the University of Alabama. He received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Upon receipt of his medical degree he began a general surgery residency at Dell Medical School in Austin, TX. During residency, he realized that his real passion was pathology. He therefore made the decision to leave switch to pathology and ultimately matched here at UT Southwestern. His hobbies include digital pathology and volunteering at free health clinic.