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I am a surgical pathologist with expertise in diseases of the female genital tract. I am also a molecular biologist and Director of Gynecologic Pathology at MSK. I aim to provide the best care for patients by working with gynecologic oncology care teams so we can make the most of translational research and further our understanding of gynecologic cancers.
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My research is primarily focused on the molecular genetics of endometrial cancer. My laboratory was one of the first to systematically identify a significant number of molecular genetic changes in endometrial cancer. These findings laid the foundation for understanding the molecular pathogenesis of endometrial carcinoma, as well as for the development of genetic mouse models.
I am an editor of Blaustein’s Pathology of the Female Genital Tract, considered a gold-standard textbook in the field of gynecologic pathology. I am currently editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Gynecological Pathology, the journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists. In addition, I am an associate editor of the American Journal of Pathology and on the editorial board of Annual Review of Pathology: Mechanisms of Disease. I have contributed chapters on the female reproductive tract to Robbins and CotranPathologic Basis of Disease, a textbook used worldwide in the education of medical students and residents, as well as to Robbins and Cotran Basic Pathology.
It is my distinct pleasure to be at MSK, where I can continue to contribute to the understanding of some of the most common cancers in women. My ultimate goal is to improve lives and outcomes for women with gynecologic cancers.
My Role at MSK
A pathologist is a doctor who uses a microscope to make a diagnosis from cell and tissue samples. They analyze the samples to learn the cause and effects of a health condition.
Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
Diagnostic Gynecologic Pathology
Education & Honors
Education
MD, Stanford University Medical School
Residencies
Anatomic Pathology - The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution
Awards and Honors
Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2024)
Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, Castle Connolly (2023)
Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
Fellowships
Molecular Oncology and Gynecologic Pathology - The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Board Certifications
Anatomic Pathology
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In Network Coverage Type HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
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Lora Hedrick Ellenson discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
Annual Reviews Professional Services and Activities
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Intellectual Property Rights
Wolters Kluwer Professional Services and Activities
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