Publications

Please see below for recent publications from members of our department.

• Non-negative matrix factorization and deconvolution as a dual simplex problem

  December 1, 2026

  Non-negative matrix factorization and deconvolution as a dual simplex problem

  Kleverov, D., Aladyeva, E., Serdyukov, A. & Artyomov, M. N., Dec 2026, In: Genome biology. 27, 1, 25.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• A Case of Successful Kidney Transplant-Alone in Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Using Lumasiran

  February 1, 2026

  A Case of Successful Kidney Transplant-Alone in Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 Using Lumasiran

  Flores, K., Merzkani, M., Abdulkhalek, S., Abuazzam, F., Java, A., Delos Santos, R., Paul, R., Gaut, J. & Alhamad, T., Feb 2026, In: Clinical Transplantation. 40, 2, e70464.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

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• Intratumoral Three-Cell-Type Clusters Are a Conserved Feature of Endogenous Antitumor Immunity

  February 1, 2026

  Intratumoral Three-Cell-Type Clusters Are a Conserved Feature of Endogenous Antitumor Immunity

  Damle, S. R., Carter, J. A., Goodsell, K. E., Pineda, J. M. B., Dickerson, L. K., Jiang, X., Mudd, J. L., Walsh, T., Kenerson, H. L., Cernak, J., Chauhan, S. S. B., Beirne, E., Jana, S., Koehne, A. L., Vij, K. R., Ruzinova, M. B., Yeung, R., Akilesh, S., Collisson, E. A. & Fields, R. C. & 2 others, Crispe, I. N. & Pillarisetty, V. G., Feb 1 2026, In: Cancer immunology research. 14, 2, p. 205-218 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• High depth targeted next-generation sequencing in vascular malformations

  January 1, 2026

  High depth targeted next-generation sequencing in vascular malformations

  Pakhathirathien, P., Wongkittichote, P., Wittayakornrerk, S., Treesit, T., Feinggumloon, S., Pichipichatkul, K., Bua-Ngam, C., Sarovath, A., Thanachatchairattana, P., Dumrongwongsiri, S., Bowling, K. M., Corliss, M. M., Cao, Y., Tim-Aroon, T., Khongkraparn, A., Noojaroen, S. & Wattanasirichaigoon, D., 2026, In: Human molecular genetics. 35, 1, ddaf169.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Strategies for identifying NUP98 rearrangements in adult myeloid neoplasms

  August 14, 2025

  Strategies for identifying NUP98 rearrangements in adult myeloid neoplasms

  Yuen, L. D., Hasserjian, R. P., Fathi, A. T., Luskin, M. R., Winer, E. S., Cin, P. D., Kim, A. S., Lindsley, R. C., Tsai, H. K. & Nardi, V., Aug 14 2025, In: Haematologica. 111, 2, p. 518-534 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Feasibility and potential impact of a local proficiency testing program in Accra, Ghana

  June 1, 2025

  Feasibility and potential impact of a local proficiency testing program in Accra, Ghana

  Ahmad, Y., Sarpong, K. A. N., Bansah, L. Y., Adafia, R., Asare, F. & Amukele, T. K., Jun 1 2025, In: American journal of clinical pathology. 163, 6, p. 847-853 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Targeting hepatocyte-specific SLC2A8 blocks hepatic steatosis and dissociates TCA cycle flux inhibition from glutamine anaplerosis

  January 1, 2025

  Targeting hepatocyte-specific SLC2A8 blocks hepatic steatosis and dissociates TCA cycle flux inhibition from glutamine anaplerosis

  Adams, J. A., Zhang, Y., Sun, J., Tilston-Lunel, A., Higgins, C. B., Heitmeier, M., Ballentine, S., Tycksen, E., Dolle, R. E., Hruz, P. W. & DeBosch, B., 2025, In: Hepatology Communications. 9, 10

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Remote support of an external quality assessment program in 10 laboratories in Bhutan, Uganda, and Malawi pathologists overseas experience between 2009 and 2017

  July 1, 2024

  Remote support of an external quality assessment program in 10 laboratories in Bhutan, Uganda, and Malawi pathologists overseas experience between 2009 and 2017

  Harb, R., Tuggey, R., Ladenson, J. & Amukele, T., Jul 1 2024, In: American journal of clinical pathology. 162, 1, p. 7-11 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Characterizing the role of informal payments in the delivery of pathology and clinical laboratory services

  June 1, 2024

  Characterizing the role of informal payments in the delivery of pathology and clinical laboratory services

  Glynn, E. H., Amukele, T., Soge, O., Baird, G. & Vian, T., Jun 1 2024, In: American journal of clinical pathology. 161, 6, p. 561-569 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Host-microbe co-metabolism via MCAD generates circulating metabolites including hippuric acid

  December 1, 2023

  Host-microbe co-metabolism via MCAD generates circulating metabolites including hippuric acid

  Pruss, K. M., Chen, H., Liu, Y., Van Treuren, W., Higginbottom, S. K., Jarman, J. B., Fischer, C. R., Mak, J., Wong, B., Cowan, T. M., Fischbach, M. A., Sonnenburg, J. L. & Dodd, D., Dec 2023, In: Nature communications. 14, 1, 512.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Pathologists Overseas: A volunteer-based model for building sustainable, high-quality pathology and laboratory medicine services in low- and middle-income countries

  August 30, 2022

  Pathologists Overseas: A volunteer-based model for building sustainable, high-quality pathology and laboratory medicine services in low- and middle-income countries

  Glynn, E. H., Nelson, A. M., Tesfazghi, M., Harb, R. & Amukele, T., Aug 30 2022, In: Frontiers in Medicine. 9, 977840.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Oxidative ornithine metabolism supports non-inflammatory C. difficile colonization

  January 1, 2022

  Oxidative ornithine metabolism supports non-inflammatory C. difficile colonization

  Pruss, K. M., Enam, F., Battaglioli, E., DeFeo, M., Diaz, O. R., Higginbottom, S. K., Fischer, C. R., Hryckowian, A. J., Van Treuren, W., Dodd, D., Kashyap, P. & Sonnenburg, J. L., Jan 2022, In: Nature Metabolism. 4, 1, p. 19-28 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Corruption: An impediment to delivering pathology and laboratory services in resource-limited settings

  December 1, 2021

  Corruption: An impediment to delivering pathology and laboratory services in resource-limited settings

  Glynn, E. H., Amukele, T. & Vian, T., Dec 1 2021, In: American journal of clinical pathology. 156, 6, p. 958-968 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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• A rapid, point-of-care red blood cell agglutination assay detecting antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

  May 14, 2021

  A rapid, point-of-care red blood cell agglutination assay detecting antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

  Kruse, R. L., Huang, Y., Smetana, H., Gehrie, E. A., Amukele, T. K., Tobian, A. A. R., Mostafa, H. H. & Wang, Z. Z., May 14 2021, In: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 553, p. 165-171 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• C. difficile exploits a host metabolite produced during toxin-mediated disease

  May 13, 2021

  C. difficile exploits a host metabolite produced during toxin-mediated disease

  Pruss, K. M. & Sonnenburg, J. L., May 13 2021, In: Nature. 593, 7858, p. 261-265 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Mucin-derived O-glycans supplemented to diet mitigate diverse microbiota perturbations

  February 1, 2021

  Mucin-derived O-glycans supplemented to diet mitigate diverse microbiota perturbations

  Pruss, K. M., Marcobal, A., Southwick, A. M., Dahan, D., Smits, S. A., Ferreyra, J. A., Higginbottom, S. K., Sonnenburg, E. D., Kashyap, P. C., Choudhury, B., Bode, L. & Sonnenburg, J. L., Feb 2021, In: ISME Journal. 15, 2, p. 577-591 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• Availability and Prices of WHO Essential Diagnostics in Laboratories in West Africa: A Landscape Survey of Diagnostic Testing in Northern Ghana

  January 1, 2021

  Availability and Prices of WHO Essential Diagnostics in Laboratories in West Africa: A Landscape Survey of Diagnostic Testing in Northern Ghana

  Ward, C. L., Guo, M. Z., Amukele, T. K., Abdul-Karim, A. & Schroeder, L. F., Jan 1 2021, In: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine. 6, 1, p. 51-62 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• African countries established COVID-19 testing in one month: Here's how they did it

  January 1, 2021

  African countries established COVID-19 testing in one month: Here’s how they did it

  Amukele, T. & Spence, R. N., 2021, In: African Journal of Laboratory Medicine. 10, 1, a1457.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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• The economics of medical drones

  January 1, 2020

  The economics of medical drones

  Amukele, T., Jan 2020, In: The Lancet Global Health. 8, 1, p. e22

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

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• Current State of Drones in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities

  September 1, 2019

  Current State of Drones in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities

  Amukele, T., Sep 1 2019, In: Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine. 4, 2, p. 296-298 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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