Pathology Research
Since its inception, in 1916, the Department of Pathology has built a strong program in basic, clinical, and translational research. We currently hold over 50 active research grants. Please explore the links to our Principal Investigators pages (below) for more information on the research currently underway.
Breast
Ann Thor MD
Professor
- Pathology (SOM)
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Academic Office One
12631 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Education, Licensure & Certifications
Education:
- BS; University of California, Berkeley, CA (Highest Honors) (1977)
- MD; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN (1981)
Postdoctoral Education:
- Pathology Residency; Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN (1981-1983)
- Pathology Fellowship; Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Sutton Branch, Royal Marrsden Hospital, England (1983)
- Medical Staff Fellowship; Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Biology, Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD (1983-1986)
- Cytology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship/Clinical Instructor; Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, CA (1986-1987)
- Fine Needle Aspiration Fellowship; Department of Cytology, Karolinska Institute and Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (1987)
- Funded Fellowship in Gynecologic Pathology, American Cancer Society's Cancer Development Award; Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (1987-1990)
- Fellowship; Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women (2000-2001)
- Breast Ductal Fluid Cytology Training and Certification (2001)
- Gynecologic Pathology Certification; CytoPro Gyn Cytology Proficiency Examination (2005)
Cancer Cachexia
Gynecological
Ann Thor MD
Professor
- Pathology (SOM)
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Academic Office One
12631 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Education, Licensure & Certifications
Education:
- BS; University of California, Berkeley, CA (Highest Honors) (1977)
- MD; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN (1981)
Postdoctoral Education:
- Pathology Residency; Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN (1981-1983)
- Pathology Fellowship; Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Sutton Branch, Royal Marrsden Hospital, England (1983)
- Medical Staff Fellowship; Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Biology, Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD (1983-1986)
- Cytology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship/Clinical Instructor; Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, CA (1986-1987)
- Fine Needle Aspiration Fellowship; Department of Cytology, Karolinska Institute and Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (1987)
- Funded Fellowship in Gynecologic Pathology, American Cancer Society's Cancer Development Award; Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (1987-1990)
- Fellowship; Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women (2000-2001)
- Breast Ductal Fluid Cytology Training and Certification (2001)
- Gynecologic Pathology Certification; CytoPro Gyn Cytology Proficiency Examination (2005)
Head, Neck and Skin
Lung
Ann Thor MD
Professor
- Pathology (SOM)
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Academic Office One
12631 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Education, Licensure & Certifications
Education:
- BS; University of California, Berkeley, CA (Highest Honors) (1977)
- MD; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN (1981)
Postdoctoral Education:
- Pathology Residency; Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN (1981-1983)
- Pathology Fellowship; Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Sutton Branch, Royal Marrsden Hospital, England (1983)
- Medical Staff Fellowship; Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Biology, Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD (1983-1986)
- Cytology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship/Clinical Instructor; Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, CA (1986-1987)
- Fine Needle Aspiration Fellowship; Department of Cytology, Karolinska Institute and Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (1987)
- Funded Fellowship in Gynecologic Pathology, American Cancer Society's Cancer Development Award; Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (1987-1990)
- Fellowship; Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women (2000-2001)
- Breast Ductal Fluid Cytology Training and Certification (2001)
- Gynecologic Pathology Certification; CytoPro Gyn Cytology Proficiency Examination (2005)
MDS/AML
Pediatric
Prostate
Ann Thor MD
Professor
- Pathology (SOM)
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Academic Office One
12631 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Education, Licensure & Certifications
Education:
- BS; University of California, Berkeley, CA (Highest Honors) (1977)
- MD; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN (1981)
Postdoctoral Education:
- Pathology Residency; Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN (1981-1983)
- Pathology Fellowship; Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Sutton Branch, Royal Marrsden Hospital, England (1983)
- Medical Staff Fellowship; Laboratory of Tumor Immunology and Biology, Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD (1983-1986)
- Cytology and Surgical Pathology Fellowship/Clinical Instructor; Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, CA (1986-1987)
- Fine Needle Aspiration Fellowship; Department of Cytology, Karolinska Institute and Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (1987)
- Funded Fellowship in Gynecologic Pathology, American Cancer Society's Cancer Development Award; Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (1987-1990)
- Fellowship; Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women (2000-2001)
- Breast Ductal Fluid Cytology Training and Certification (2001)
- Gynecologic Pathology Certification; CytoPro Gyn Cytology Proficiency Examination (2005)