Emily Acton, MD, PhD
CP
Emily was born in Newton, Massachusetts, and grew up in coastal Northeast Florida. She earned a BS in Food Science/Chemistry from Cornell University; and subsequently, did a Pre-Med Post-Baccalaureate focused in Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. During her Undergraduate/Post-Doc studies, she gained hands-on experience working as Research Assistant and Research Coordinator in Neuroepidemiology and Pharmacoepidemiology at Mayo Clinic and the University of Pennsylvania. She went on to combine her medical school training at the University of Illinois, together with earning her Masters in Clinical Epidemiology (MSCE) that she advanced into a PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. Going forward, Emily is joining the CP Team at WashU with the goal of utilizing her 15 plus years of experience with epidemiological and informatics-based approaches to leverage the rich, yet untapped pool of real-world pathological data to forward clinically actionable investigations into current challenges surrounding laboratory testing paradigms and their critical downstream implications for therapeutic decision making (as well as helping to teach and inspire upcoming generations of clinician-researchers to do the same!). Outside of medicine, Emily loves engaging in cooking shows, running while listening to theater music, avidly listening to sports podcasts, and cheering for competitive, but ultimately losing NFL and NBA Teams!

Sarah Al Sharie, MD
AP/CP
Sarah was born and raised in Jordan, where she earned her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Yarmouk University. Her passion for research took root early in medical school. Her work spans neuro-oncology and critical illness biomarkers, with a particular focus on CNS tumors and DNA methylation-based tumor classification. After graduating, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, then joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center as an NIH T32 postdoctoral research fellow. She is thrilled to join the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Washington University as an AP/CP resident, with a strong interest in neuropathology. Outside of medicine, Sarah is an avid programmer fluent in several coding languages, a skilled statistical analyst, and a lifelong collector of superhero comics, action figures, and video games.

Ricardo Gaspar Loureiro Filho, MD
AP/CP
Born and raised in Brazil, Ricardo graduated from the Federal University of Bahia and practiced family medicine in his hometown while pursuing pathology experiences in the United States. His broad interest in pathology led him to join WashU as an AP/CP resident. Outside of work, he enjoys playing music, working out, and spending time with friends.

Kevin Hahn, DO
AP/CP
Kevin was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his B.S. in biology at the University of Missouri–Columbia. Through coursework in histology and involvement in neuromuscular research, he quickly became enamored by the field of pathology. Kevin attended medical school at A.T. Still University, where he helped establish a pathology interest group. In 2026, he joined the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Department of Pathology & Immunology as an AP/CP resident. During his free time, Kevin values time with family and friends, bird watching, golfing, running, fishing, and painting.

Emma Li, MD
AP/CP
Emma was born in Portland, Oregon. She moved to St Louis, where she earned her B.S. degree in Biology and medical degree at Saint Louis University. She was invited to train at the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Washington University as an AP/CP resident, which meant she was able to remain in her new second home. Her interests include dermatopathology, cytopathology, and gastrointestinal pathology. But—she’s still exploring and considering the various other AP specialties that the field has to offer. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, movies, video games, and painting.

Tornike Mamuladze, MD, PhD
AP/NP/PSTP
Tornike grew up in Georgia and received his medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University. After medical school, he pursued research in immunology and completed his PhD at Washington University in St. Louis, where his work focused on interactions between the immune system and the central nervous system. He is currently an Anatomical and Neuropathology resident in the Physician-Scientist Training Program. He hopes to combine clinical training and research to better understand the mechanisms underlying neurological diseases. Outside of medicine, Tornike enjoys traveling, trying new foods, staying active, and spending time with his family and friends.

Mohamed Mohamed, MBBS, PhD
AP/CP
Mohamed was born and raised in Khartoum, Sudan, and earned his medical degree from the University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine. After a few years in clinical practice, his interest in the underlying pathophysiology of disease motivated him to transition to a physician-scientist career path. He moved to Japan to complete a PhD at Kyoto University, focusing on molecular biology and oncogenic retroviruses. He then relocated to the United States for postdoctoral research fellowships at the NIH and Washington University in St. Louis, where he investigated the genetics and epigenetics of acute myeloid leukemia. Throughout his research, Mohamed developed a comprehensive background spanning hands-on wet-lab molecular biology as well as computational workflows, including coding, bioinformatics, and large-scale genomic data analysis. He joined the AP/CP residency at WashU to ground this scientific and technical background in a strong foundation in diagnostic medicine. Outside of medicine, science, and the Linux terminal, Mohamed enjoys reading, playing table tennis, and spending quality time with his wife, son, and daughter.

Hande Piristine, MD, PhD
CP
Hande was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. She moved to the United States for her undergraduate studies and earned her B.A. in Neuroscience from Wellesley College, MA. After working for a year as a laboratory technician, she joined the Medical Scientist Training Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, where she pursued her MD-PhD. For her graduate work in Cell and Molecular Biology, she investigated mitochondrial metabolism in cardiomyocytes during the development of heart failure. She is excited to join the CP program at WashU and plans to pursue further training in Transfusion Medicine afterward. In her free time, Hande enjoys spending time with her two cats, playing PC games, baking new things, and doing fiber arts.

Anastasiia Shekhtman, MD
AP/CP
Anastasiia was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, where she earned her medical degree and completed an Anatomic Pathology residency at Sechenov University. She later joined the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she collaborated with the Department of Neurosurgery on a preclinical research project. She is excited to continue her training as an AP/CP resident at Washington University in St. Louis and to further develop her interests in surgical pathology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, visiting museums, and exploring local coffee shops.

Samantha Wahlers, MD
AP/CP
Samantha was raised in Round Lake Beach, IL and attended Saint Louis University for her undergraduate studies, where she majored in Biology on the Cell Biology and Physiology track and minored in Spanish. During her gap year, she worked as a histotechnologist, where she learned the craft of slide production and gained a firsthand appreciation for the laboratory side of anatomic pathology. She then attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria, where she continued exploring her interest in diagnostic medicine and contributed to updating the national organ weight reference data used at the time of autopsy. Since discovering the hidden gem of pathology in high school, she has worked toward the goal of becoming a pathologist, making the start of her AP/CP residency the realization of a long-held dream. She is excited to discover where her interests within the specialty evolve and to see where the field takes her. Outside of medicine, Samantha enjoys finding balance between movement and creativity. Her background as a competitive gymnast continues to inspire her love of staying active through weightlifting, fitness classes, and spontaneous races. She balances this by embracing her inner grandma through crocheting, weaving tapestries, collecting quarters, and tending to her houseplants.

Eman Abdelgadir, MBBS
AP/CP
Eman was born and raised in Khartoum, Sudan, and earned her medical degree from the University Of Khartoum Faculty Of Medicine. As part of her early career development, she completed an externship at Khartoum blood bank and joined Mayo clinic as a research trainee, where her work focused on acute cellular rejection of the kidney transplant. These experiences strengthened her interest in pathology and immunology. She has now joined the Washington University in St Louis Department of Pathology & Immunology as an AP/CP resident and is excited to further explore and grow within the field.

Salvador Alejo, MD, PhD
CP
Sal is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada. He earned his MD and PhD as part of the South Texas MSTP at UT Health San Antonio, where his graduate studies focused on epigenetics and DNA repair in glioblastoma and gynecologic malignancies. He has broad interests in clinical pathology. Outside of medicine, Sal is an avid sports fan and roots for his hometown Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Raiders.

Feyza Cetin, MD
AP/CP
Feyza was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, and earned her medical degree from Koç University School of Medicine. After graduation, she moved to the United States and joined the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a post-doctoral research fellow studying neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, during which her interest in pathology emerged. She is now pursuing AP/CP residency training and is excited to explore the breadth of the field. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, crocheting small animal figures, traveling, and spending time with her cats.

Austin Chan, MD
AP/CP
Austin was born and raised in New York City, and over the years the midwest has become a second home. After earning his biochemistry degree at WashU, he spent two years in Chicago at Lawndale Christian Health Center, where he met life-long mentors that shaped his core understanding of medicine. He returned to NYC for medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and fell for pathology largely thanks to the great group of residents and attendings. Now he’s back at WashU for residency and is interested in nearly every anatomical subspecialty. Outside of the hospital, he spends his free time snowboarding, playing tennis, and cooking whenever he gets the chance.

Andres Dajles, MD, PhD
AP/CP
Andres was born in Cali, Colombia, and grew up in Naples, Florida. He earned a B.A. in Mathematics from Ave Maria University in Naples, FL, before heading to Alaska, where he completed an M.S. in Statistics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. After receiving his M.D. and PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Iowa as part of the Iowa MSTP, he decided to join the CP-only program at WashU with the hopes of eventually pursuing a fellowship in Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking. Outside of medicine, mathematics and statistics, Andres enjoys exploring the St. Louis’s restaurant scene, visiting local parks with his wife, and spending time with his two dogs.

Frances Fan, MD
AP/CP
Frances is from California. She received her BA in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. She received her MD from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, where she completed a post-sophomore fellowship in the Department of Pathology. In 2025, she joined the Washington University in St Louis Department of Pathology & Immunology as an AP/CP resident. She is interested in surgical pathology, though is currently undifferentiated with regards to subspecialty.

Matthew Lordo, MD, PhD
CP/PSTP
Matt was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He received a B.S., Summa cum laude with honors research distinction in biomedical science from the Ohio State University. He also completed his MD/PhD training at Ohio State with his graduate studies focusing on the developmental blockade of Natural Killer (NK) cells in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). In medical school, he served as President of the Pathology Student Interest Group. During his third and fourth years of medical school, he completed elective rotations in Pathology, including hematopathology and transfusion medicine, which solidified his interest into matching into Pathology. In 2025, he was elated to match into the PSTP CP training program at Washington University in St. Louis where he hopes to gain additional clinical training in hematopathology as well as post-doctoral training studying the effects of the leukemic microenvironment on adoptive NK cellular therapies. Outside of work, he enjoys playing music, having recently joined the baritone section of the St. Louis Brass Band, as well as true crime documentaries, going on walks, and playing with his cat, Mocha.

Sameera Mahajan, MBBS
AP/CP
Sameera was born and raised in Pune, India. She completed her medical school training at Bharati Vidyapeeth University and subsequently pursued her AP/CP Pathology residency at SKNMC, Pune. After moving to the United States to be with her family, she prepared for the USMLE Steps and completed several pathology observerships across the Midwest, including two observerships at Washington University in St. Louis. Her pathology interests include Breast and Gynecologic Pathology as well as Dermatopathology. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, trip planning, shopping, cooking, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She is also a proud pet parent to two guinea pigs named after the famous Korean panda twins — Rui and Hui.

Chris Rassmann, MD
AP/CP
Chris was born in Austin, Texas but spent most of his life in Little Rock, Arkansas. He received a B.S. In Biology and a minor in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He then attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with the intention of becoming a pathologist. He earned is M.D. in 2025 and was excited to join the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Washington University as an AP/CP resident with a longstanding interest in pursuing dermatopathology. In his free time, he enjoys PC gaming with friends all the way back from elementary school, and trying international foods.

Tina Roostaei, MD, MPH
AP/NP/PSTP
Tina was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. She earned her medical degree and master’s in public health from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where she also became involved in multiple sclerosis research. She then pursued her passion for molecular research in neurological disorders as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Toronto, Canada, and later at Columbia University in New York. Tina is currently an anatomical and neuropathology resident and plans to continue her research as part of the physician-scientist training program. Her goal is to identify targets for the treatment and prevention of neurological disorders through integrative multi-modal studies leveraging genomic, cellular, and tissue-morphologic information. Outside of work, Tina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going for walks, and exploring new brunch spots.

Melisachew Yeshi, MD
AP/CP
Meli was born and raised in Ethiopia, where his journey in medicine began. He earned his MD from the University of Gondar, initially envisioning a future as a clinician—just as his mother had hoped, stethoscope and all. But along the way, he discovered a deeper fascination with the world of pathology. This passion led him to pursue anatomic pathology training at Addis Ababa University, followed by cytopathology training at Washington University in St. Louis. He is now thrilled to return to WashU, joining the Department of Pathology & Immunology as an AP/CP resident. His current interests include gynecologic, breast, and gastrointestinal pathology. Outside the work, Meli enjoys playing and watching soccer, and ping-pong, and cherishes time spent with family and friends. 

Alessio Beffa, MD
AP /CP
Alessio was born and raised in St. Louis. He received a B.S. in Biochemistry from The University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. He then attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine during which he completed a Post-Sophomore Fellowship in the Department of Pathology. During his PSF year, he enjoyed the diversity of cases and opportunities for teaching which led him to pursue a career in pathology. After earning his M.D. in 2024, he was excited to join the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Washington University as an AP/CP resident with current interest in surgical pathology. He enjoys triathlons and spending time with his family including his wife, son, and two Saint Bernards, Ellie and Banks. 

Rebecca Crowther, MD, PhD 
AP/PSTP
Becca hails from West Deptford, New Jersey. She graduated summa cum laude from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. She completed her MD and PhD degrees as part of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Medical Scientist Training Program. She earned her PhD in Immunology, studying metabolic changes in immune cells during tuberculosis infection in the labs of Joseph Qualls, PhD and Sing Sing Way, MD, PhD at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. As part of the Physician-Scientist Training Program, she plans to continue studying the immune response to infections. In her spare time, she enjoys cross stitching, cooking, and playing board games with her wife, Kaitlyn. 

Maryam Mohammed, MBBS 
AP/CP
Maryam was born in Sudan and grew up between Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Canada. She attended medical school at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. Her passion for pathology goes back to her pre-clinical years,  where she won prizes for the best performances in Clinical Immunology and Pathology. Inspired by her mentors, she completed several attachments, including at the National Hemophilia Center, Sudan’s leading center for bleeding disorders. During her time in Canada, she cofounded a tele-health clinic with the Sudanese Canadian Health Professionals association, which provided medical relief to people affected by the recent conflict in Sudan since April 2023.  She is currently an AP/CP resident and is excited to explore her interests in pathology. Maryam is an avid journaler, an amateur calligrapher, and loves fountain pens and Japanese stationery. 

Nila Palaniappan, MD
AP/CP
Nila was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. She attended the BA/MD program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for her undergraduate and medical education. She took a gap year in medical school to pursue research at WashU in Dr. Urano’s lab studying Wolfram Syndrome and ultimately returned to WashU to begin pathology residency training in AP and CP.  She initially found the field of pathology growing up, as her best friend’s dad was a dermatopathologist. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, exploring the national parks, practicing yoga, and finding new restaurants to try.

Alexa Powers, MD 
AP/CP
Alexa was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from Princeton University with a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a certificate in Italian Language and Culture, while competing as a member of the Women’s Varsity Swim Team. She attended medical school at Saint Louis University where she also completed a Post-Sophomore Fellowship. During medical school, she developed an interest in teaching, leading her to pursue a distinction in medical education while helping to augment the preclinical curriculum. She is currently an AP/CP resident with an interest in surgical pathology. In her free time, she enjoys running, farmer’s markets, gardening, traveling, and drinking coffee. 

Julia Rockcole, DO
AP/CP 
Julia hails from Metro Detroit, Michigan where she spent her formative years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and later pursued her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Clearwater, Florida. Between undergrad and medical school, Julia worked at a dermatology office where she first gained exposure to pathology. Although Julia does like dermatopathology, she is also currently interested in GI and medical renal pathology.  
Julia is thrilled about her residency at Washington University in St. Louis, where she looks forward to delving into various aspects of pathology as an AP/CP resident while learning from experts in this field. Beyond medicine, Julia enjoys listening to music and attending concerts, staying active with her Peloton bike, bowling, or unwinding at home while cheering on the Detroit Red Wings! 

Tay Wilson, MD, PhD
CP/PSTP 
Tay was born, raised, and lived her entire life until residency in Memphis, TN. She attended Rhodes College for her undergraduate studies where she majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She completed her MD and PhD degrees at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) through a partnership between UTHSC and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During her PhD, she analyzed regulatory T cell receptor repertoires, classified the immune microenvironment of glioblastoma, and identified a transcriptional signature unique to highly effective CD19-specific CAR-T cells. During this time, she recognized her passion for cellular therapies and decided upon clinical pathology to further her career. Tay is a CP resident with main interests in Transfusion Medicine and Molecular Pathology but is excited to learn all facets of clinical pathology. She would like to continue immunotherapy research during the PSTP. Outside of work, Tay enjoys reading fantasy novels, discovering new (and old) music, and hanging out with her husband, Treston, and puppy son, Bartholomew.

Hongnan (Amanda) Xu, MBBS 
CP
Hongnan Xu was born in Heilongjiang, China. She completed her medical degree at Harbin Medical University. In 2014 she moved to Long Island NY and began working on her master’s degree in clinical laboratory sciences. She worked as a laboratory technologist and developed great interests in blood banking and transfusion medicine, which solidified her choice to pursue a career in clinical pathology. In her free time, she enjoys jogging, swimming, and Zumba classes, then after a good workout she likes to try different cuisines and come home to spend time with her cats.   

Xin Duan, MBBS, PhD
AP/CP
Xin, originally from Guangzhou, China, is a PGY-2 resident in the Pathology department. Guangzhou, known for its delectable Cantonese cuisine and vibrant blend of overseas and local cultures, is where Xin completed his medical degree at Sun Yat-sen University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in sugery, Xin moved to the United States to pursue his PhD and postdoctoral training in orthopedic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. Xin’s research focuses on bone and soft tissue diseases, specifically the inflammation and autophagy pathways in cartilage injury and the interventions to prevent chondrocyte damage using a nanoparticle-based in-vivo drug delivery system. During his research year, Xin worked closely with many pathologists at Washington University in St. Louis and developed a passion for pathology, leading him to pursue pathology residency training at the same institution. Outside of work, Xin enjoys spending time outdoors hiking or jogging, as well as weightlifting, playing board games and RPGs with friends.

El Harith Elsiddig, MD
AP/CP
Harith was born in Philadelphia, PA, but spent most of his formative years in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he considered a pre-medical track, but instead majored in accountancy. Harith worked as an auditor and then as a consultant at one of the “big four” accounting firms. It was during these years that he realized the urge for medicine never dissipated. He enrolled in a post-bacc program at Dominican University, stayed in Chicago for medical school at Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine, and graduated in May 2023. During Medical school, he was awarded a research grant by the Illinois Society for the prevention of Blindness for work with the Departments of Pathology and Ophthalmology. It was during this period that he realized his passion for pathology and research. Harith is currently an AP/CP resident with wide interests. During his free time, he enjoys basketball, soccer, learning video animation, and exploring St. Louis with his wife and daughter.

Margaret Fink, MD
AP/CP
Margaret was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her BS in neuroscience at The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She then worked at the NIH for two years in a clinical research group investigating the genetics behind very rare pediatric neuromuscular disorders, where she had her first experience in pathology looking at muscle biopsy slides. She came back home to Chicago to attend medical school at Northwestern University. In her free time she enjoys riding her Peloton bike, doing jigsaw puzzles, listening to podcasts (specifically the podcast Spilled Milk), and has a goal to walk every possible path in Forest Park.

Maloree Khan, DO
AP/CP
Maloree grew up in the Midwest and completed her undergraduate training at University of Missouri Columbia where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. She completed medical school at Kansas City University where received her D.O. degree. Throughout college and medical school she stayed involved with research projects ranging in topics from cardiovascular physiology to immunotherapy. In her free time she enjoys reading, poetry, running, and spending time with loved ones.

Ruth Melka, MD
AP/CP
Ruth was raised in Georgia and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Duke University. She attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. She is excited to explore her interests in pathology as an AP/CP resident. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching tv/movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Lauren Stark, DO
AP/CP
Lauren is from the Kansas City, MO area, went to undergrad at William Jewell College, and attended medical school at Kansas City University. Lauren completed an out-of-sequence fellowship in cytopathology before returning to her last year of residency. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two cats (Smush and Crunch).

Madison Tichenor, DO
AP/CP
Madi is a Missouri native, born and raised in Springfield. She earned her BS in Biology from Drury University before obtaining her medical degree from Kansas City University. She served as the Wellness Chief Resident during her third year of residency and then completed an out-of-sequence fellowship in dermatopathology during the 2025–2026 academic year. She is currently in her final year of residency. Outside of work, Madi enjoys playing RPGs, indulging in Harry Potter marathons, getting tattoos, exploring local cuisine, and spending time with loved ones.

Grace Perkins, DO
AP/CP
Grace moved to St. Louis from Greenfield, Indiana. She grew up there in the country with 4 siblings and tried out many sports growing up. She attended Indiana University- Bloomington and received a B.S. in Microbiology. She then attended Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis and received her D.O. in 2023. Throughout her undergraduate career and medical school she participated in microbiology research, with a focus in emerging biotechnology and new identification methods for pathogens. She has a 5 year old Pitbull named Echo, who has won the owner-appointed award ‘Most Handsome Dog’ many times (by a landslide). When she is not playing with Echo, she can be found reading mystery books, exercising, and tending houseplants.

Ana Villanueva, MD
AP/CP
Ana was born and raised in Comerío, Puerto Rico. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico. She then attended medical school at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. After finishing medical school, she joined a Research Lab at Washington University in St. Louis and worked with a multidisciplinary team of pathologists, scientists, cardiologists, and radiologists to study the immune signatures in mouse and human cardiac sarcoidosis. After living in St. Louis for some time, she is happy to stay in Missouri and join the AP/CP program at WashU. Outside of work Ana enjoys outdoor activities, kayaking, gardening, traveling, sudoku puzzles, and spending time with family and friends.

Katherine Williams, MD
AP/CP
Katherine was raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and attended Salem College for her undergraduate studies in biochemistry and cell and molecular biology. After college she spent two years working in the molecular infectious disease laboratory at the LabCorp center for esoteric testing where she performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of HIV, HCV, and HBV. While there her love of laboratory medicine grew and she chose to pursue medical education with the intention of pursuing pathology. She went on to attend the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill where she sought out experience in a variety of areas within pathology. In her free time she enjoys oil painting, reading, doing puzzles, hiking, and spending time with her many animals.

Franklin Woode, MD
AP/CP
Franklin is from Barnhart, Missouri, a small town about 25 miles south of Saint Louis. He graduated from Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey with a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology before returning to Missouri to work as a STEM specialty tutor at Harris-Stowe State University in Saint Louis and attend medical school at the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine. It was there that he discovered his interest in pathology, leading him to complete a Post-Sophomore Fellowship in the department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences. He is very excited for the opportunity to explore his interest in pathology with some of the most respected figures in the field as an AP/CP resident at Washington University, as well as the opportunity to reacquaint himself with Saint Louis, which he visited often throughout his childhood. Although he is keeping an open mind regarding what area of pathology he would like to pursue, he is certain he would like teaching and medical education to play a prominent role in his future career. Outside of medicine, he likes to spend his time lifting weights, biking, walking his dogs, cooking, exploring Saint Louis, and learning to play the guitar.