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OCTOBER 20, 2023Dr. Jodi Speiser, MD, Director of Dermapathologyand Brandon Zelman, DO, Dermatopathology FellowKudos to Dr. Kamran M. Mirza, MD, PhD who was named by the SSOM Class of 2025 “Educator of the Year”. Dr. Mirza with wife, Dr. Sara Hanif Mirza, MD, Pulmonologist at Rush University and daughter Safina.

Pathology FreePressPathology Free PressPathology FreePressOn October 18ththe See, Test & Treat volunteers gathered together for a group appreciation luncheon hosted by Tad A. Gomez, Loyola Medicine Presidentand our Department Chair, Dr. Eva M. Wojcik, MD.During the luncheon Kathleen Fergus, Pathology Education Coordinator was surprised with cake and flowers for her birthday.

Pathology FreePressPathology Free PressPathology FreePressKudos to Dr. Dariusz Borys, MD who presented “Hot Topics of Interest and the Future” in bone and soft tissue pathology during the Radiology – Pathology – Surgery Musculoskeletal Course at the recent MSK 2023 Global Musculoskeletal Societies Joint Meeting held in London. Dr. Borys chaired a session and presented two cases with Loyola Radiologist Dr. Emad Allam, MD during the Interdisciplinary Unknown Cases sessions as well.

Pathology FreePressPathology Free PressPathology FreePressThe American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) Annual Meeting held in Chicago last weekend was kicked off with a group dinner with Dr. Speiser. Loyola was a focal point with 10 accepted posters!Adam Krouse, Mitul Modi, and Jodi Speiser Interstitial GA Masquerading in a Becker's NevusAdam Krouse, Brandon Zelman, and Jodi SpeiserPurpura Annularis Telangiectodes of Majocchi vs. Pityriasis Rosea: A Diagnostic OverlapBrandon Zelman, Victor Barragan, Austin Casilla, and Jodi SpeiserRare and Rapid: A Histologic Look at Purpura FulminansBrandon Zelman, Victor Barragan, Austin Casilla, and Jodi SpeiserPigmentation in the Sinonasal Cavity: The Rare Diagnosis of Blue NevusBrandon Zelman, Victor Barragan, Samreen Fathima, Faaris Hanif, Kamran Mirza, and Jodi SpeiserUnveiling the Tempest: Dermal PlasmacytoidDendritic Cell Proliferation as the Harbinger of Acute Myeloid LeukemiaFriend Chaiprasit, Austin Casilla, Mitul Modi, Anand Ponnapan, and Jodi Speiser Unmasking the Masquerader: Rhinoscleroma in Non-endemic Setting with Classic HistomorphologyFriend Chaiprasit, Mitul Modi, Austin Casilla, Mariam Mafee, and Jodi SpeiserEpithelioid Angiosarcoma with Sole CD31 Immunoreactivity Mimicking a Ganglion Cyst

Pathology FreePressPathology Free PressPathology FreePressDrs. Kristen Krum, MD and Nolan Donahue, DO, PGY1 presented their two accepted posters at the recent Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) 2023 Annual Meeting held in Nashville, TN.• Drs. Kristen Krum, MD and co-author Constantine Kanakis, MD, PGY4To Wash or Not to Wash: Managing Transfusion Expectations in a TransplantPatient With Severe IgA Deficiency• Dr. Nolan Donahue, DO, PGY1ABO-Rh Discrepancy in a Neonate Receiving Intrauterine Transfusion

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressDr. DeChristopher Invited Symposium SpeakerRegion VIII Trauma Symposium 2023"Trauma – Basics and Beyond“The 18th Annual Trauma Symposium, “Trauma – Basics & Beyond,”, held at the Embassy Suites on October 19, 2023 in Naperville, IL was hosted by the 11 Trauma Centers in Illinois’ EMS Region VIII. The purpose of this symposium is to deliver education and enhance the knowledge base of emergency department RNs, ICU RNs, MDs, and EMT / paramedics through presentations focused on trauma patient care. The trauma symposium website is Trauma Symposium (region8traumaconf.org).In a very well attended and received venue, Dr. DeChristopher presented "Transfusion in Trauma, the Role of Massive Transfusion and What to Expect Next".Other Loyola Faculty presenting included Joshua Carson, MD, Associate Professor and Medical Director of the Burn Unit, presented "From the Ashes: Burn Care from Rescue to Recovery"; and Hieu Ton-That, MD, Associate Professor, Medical Director of Surgical ICU and Chair, Blood Usage Committee, who presented "When Two World's Collide" concerning the traumatic injuries, prolonged surgical care and recovery of a Loyola patient.Dr. DeChristopher is pictured with Melissa Herlihy, RN, MSN, TNS, Loyola Trauma Program Manager and an organizer of the Region VIII Trauma Symposium, and important attendee, our own Gale Suwe, MLS (ASCP) SBB, Manger, Blood Bank and Apheresis.

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressWe are deeply humbled by the tremendous love and support we've received for our Resident wellness fund. With all the support, we've gone from having no snacks to enjoying all the delicious treats. It feels wonderful and fills us with pride to be surrounded by such supportive team. Please continue to share your love with us.Thank you,The Pathology Residents

Pathology FreePressPathology Free PressPathology FreePressPer the Illinois statute on flu vaccination, all colleagues are required to do one of the following:Get Vaccinated on-siteGet Vaccinated off-site (required to provide receipt of vaccination)Religious or Medical Exemption.If you do not plan to receive your vaccination at Loyola, you must complete the Loyola Medicine 2023-24 Influenza Vaccine Verification/Exemption Form (office.com) and follow the instructions here to submit proof of off-site vaccination or request a religious or medical exemption.Loyola Medicine flu shot clinics, including carts that will visit units, will be held at the following dates and times:LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERFriday, 10/20/23Fitness Center: 6:00 am-12:00 pmCarts: 1:00 pm-7:00 pmSaturday 10/21/23Carts: 3:30 pm-7:30 pmSunday 10/22/23Carts: 3:30 pm-7:30 pmMACNEAL HOSPITALTuesday, 10/24/23: 8:00 am-10:00 am Location: TBD South BuildingWednesday, 10/25/23: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Location: CafeteriaThursday, 10/26/23: 8:00 am-10:00 am Location: North Building 5thfloor EHS officeGOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITALTuesday, 10/24/23: 8:00 am-10:00am Location: CafeteriaWednesday, 10/25/23: 8:00 am-10:00 am Location: CafeteriaFLU VACCINES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PIXIS ON EACH FLOOR

Pathways to Excellence in Pathology Pedagogy:Innovating Education, Embracing Social Mediaand Advocating for the FutureFriday, October 27| 12 PMSpeaker:Kamran M. Mirza, MD, PhDAssociate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Education and Applied Health SciencesVice-Chair of Education and Academic Affairs, Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineAssistant Dean, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineThis activity is accredited for 1.0 AMA-PRA Category 1 credits

Updates from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Annual Meeting.