The Hematopathology specialty within the Department of Pathology is led by Yi-Hua Chen, MD. Faculty members in the specialty are actively involved and well recognized in hematopathology at the local, national and international levels. The hematopathology section includes the hematology laboratory, the bone marrow laboratory, solid tissue hematopathology and flow cytometry. It is also closely integrated with the cytogenetic/fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) laboratory and the molecular diagnostics service.
Education
The Hematopathology Residency rotation and the Hematopathology Fellowship program offer opportunities to learn the diagnostic, prognostic and consultative applications of hematopathology across a variety of specimen types. The educational programs include flow cytometric immunophenotyping, immunohistochemistry studies, cytogenetic/FISH analysis and molecular diagnostic testing. The volume, breadth and scope of interesting cases, exposure to a variety of specimen types and preparations, interactions with the Hematology Oncology clinicians and the teaching interest, expertise and experience of the Hematopathology faculty are strengths of this program.
Several faculty members recognized for their expertise in hematopathology participate in educational programs in the United States and internationally. The faculty also participates in medical student teaching, including laboratory rotations, small-group sessions, and lectures.
Research
Faculty members actively conduct clinical and translational research, including collaborative studies and publish in highly recognized journals.
Patient care
Hematopathology is an integral part of diagnosing and treating patients with benign and malignant hematologic disorders. The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University is an NCI-designated comprehensive facility for treating and researching neoplastic disorders. The hematopathology faculty consult with all faculty but work most closely with the Hematology/Oncology section.
The specialty evaluates a wide variety of specimen types, including peripheral blood, bone marrow aspirates and core biopsies, body fluids, lymph nodes and other solid tissue biopsies. Interpretation includes immunohistochemistry, flow cytometric immunophenotyping and correlation with cytogenetic/FISH analysis and molecular studies. The director is the medical director of the hematology laboratory, and the faculty are closely involved in the laboratory's activities, including blood smear consultation and hemoglobin electrophoresis.
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Barina Aqil
Associate Professor, Pathology (Hematopathology)
Qing C Chen
Professor, Pathology (Hematopathology)
Lucy Fu
Assistant Professor, Pathology (Hematopathology)
Yijie Liu
Assistant Professor, Pathology (Hematopathology)
Hamza Tariq
Assistant Professor, Pathology (Hematopathology)
Nabeel R Yaseen
Professor Emeritus, Pathology (Hematopathology)