Loyola dermatopathologist ASCP recognized for his achievements in the field of medical laboratory

Loyola dermatopathologist ASCP recognized for his achievements in the field of medical laboratory -

dermatopathologist Jodi J. Speiser MD, Assistant Professor of Pathology, Loyola University School of Stritch medicine, was named one of the American Society for clinical pathology (ASCP's) "40 Under 40" for his achievements in the medical laboratory field.

top 40 under 40 program recognizes 40 pathologists, residents of pathology and laboratory professionals under 40 ASCP who have made significant contributions to the profession and to stand out as the future of the laboratory management.

"l era pathologists behind their microscopes is deprecated "Speiser wrote in his essay scholarship application. "It is becoming increasingly important for pathologists to not only be effective communication with, but also serve as opinion leaders and consultants for their clinicians."

Speiser's research interests include cells regulatory T in the autoimmune skin disease, teledermatopathology and high risk of squamous cell carcinoma. "I even occasionally examine the patients myself, to order to understand the clinical results and correlate with histologic differential diagnosis," said Speiser. "pathologists must leave behind their microscopes and take an active role in patient care."

scholarship candidates submitted a resume and an essay responding to their interest in medicine laboratory, the role of laboratory medicine in a changing landscape health, or the importance of the laboratory in the clinical care team.

"We are inspired by these young professionals who are passionate about the industry, led to improving the delivery of health care, and do extraordinary work for their institutions and beyond," Dr. said E. Blair Holladay, executive vice president of ASCP.

is a pathology at Loyola University Health System department of intensive research with renowned national and international scientists conducting basic science research in the mechanisms of disease. Anatomic pathologists and clinical, as Dr. Speiser, conduct research to bring new technologies to the market applied.

the 40 winners will each have the opportunity to share their knowledge on topics relevant to the pathology and laboratory medicine with a personal blog.