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Leadership

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Our departmental leadership embody a culture of belonging and inclusive excellence. Internationally recognized pathologists provide outstanding patient care by integrating education, research, and quality.

Merce Jorda, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
Professor and Joseph R. Coulter, Jr. Chair

Sameer Al Diffalha, M.D.
Vice Chair, Global Pathology

David Andrews, M.D.
Associate Professor and Vice Chief of Pathology, Jackson Health System

Ronald Desrosiers, Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair of Basic Research

Monica Garcia- Buitrago, M.D.
Director, Pathology Informatics, Data Analysis, & Integrity

Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair of Education & Graduate Mentorship

David B. Lombard, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research

Elizabeth Montgomery, M.D.
Vice Chair of Reference Services

Mehrdad Nadji, M.D.
Professor and Departmental Senior Advisor

Melissa Stedman, MAcc, MBA, CLSSBB
Senior Administrative Officer

Andrew Rosenberg, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs

Yanyun Wu, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair of Business Development & Innovation

Rhonda Yantiss, M.D.
Vice Chair, Faculty Development & Mentoring