Department of Pathology

THE
PATHOLOGY
QUARTERLY
7-1 WINTER ISSUE
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE
Faculty Meeting
A faculty meeting has been scheduled for
Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 6:00 pm in lecture
Room 1, Scaife Hall. The purpose of this meeting
is twofold: We will discuss the upcoming transition
of PERF into the newly formed central practice plan,
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, UPP and the
Department's new faculty productivity/incentive
program. Dr. Richard Baron, President of UPP and
Mr. Greg Peaslee, Executive Director of UPP
will provide an overview of the implementation of
UPP and the proposed fringe benefit package for
faculty.
Every Department within the School of Medicine
will be conducting a departmental meeting in early
March. The UPP Executive Committee has asked
each of the Department's to make a hard copy of the
slide presentation and distribute them to the faculty.
Our Department will distribute this information at
the Faculty meeting on March 11, however, copies
of the slide presentation will be available in the
Department's Administrative Office, S-411 BST on
Monday, March 2. If you would like your copy
prior to the meeting on March 11, you may stop by
the Administrative Office at your convenience. We
only ask that you bring your copy with you to the
faculty meeting (why kill more trees than we have
to?).
We will additionally distribute a copy of all of the
faculty profiles for the new faculty productivity and
incentive compensation program at the faculty
meeting. A copy of the profiles is already available
in your Division Director's office.
Light Refreshments will be served at the faculty
meeting.
Anna Roman-Koller, Ph.D.
Assistant Chair
PERF UPDATE
I would again like to thank everyone for their
patience during the past several months.
Faculty should have received restricted reports by
the end of January for all expenses through
November. Two weeks following, restricted reports
will follow for expenses through December. Faculty
can expect reporting from PERF on a monthly basis
going forward. The targeted schedule will be:
January reports will be available the first week in
March, February the first week in April, etc. These
reports will include PERF monthly expenses and
University purchases and expenses along with any
committed expenses. The lag-time of one month is
unavoidable because the University accounting
reports do not arrive until three weeks after the
month closes (this delay has been even longer since
the Oracle conversion).
The PERF office and the department has begun
sharing a new hire, Mr. Hal Neal. Hal most recently
worked for the centralized practice plan as a
Financial Analyst, and prior to that was an
Accountant for the Department of Otolaryngology.
Hal brings a wealth of experience using the
Peachtree Accounting System, as well as significant
knowledge of the new accounting structure in the
centralized practice. Hal also has University
accounting experience and will be instrumental in the
upcoming transitions. Many of PERF's functions
will move to the University and the rest eventually
to UPP. Hal's expertise in the communication of
financial information from PERF to the University,
and from PERF to the centralized practice plan's
new accounting structure will be a tremendous help.
We are really fortunate to have him join our
Department. Welcome aboard Hal!
The PERF billing transition is steadily moving
forward. Medaphis, our billing company, is working
hard and assumed the responsibility for

UPMC-Shadyside pathology patient billing since
January 1st. Linda Kraly continues to work out the
"bugs" in the system. Her twelve years experience
with PERF provides real depth in resolving billing
issues. Jeaninne Hosni also continues CPT coding
from the PERF office. Jeaninne remains a specialist
in pathology CPT coding and has also recently
joined "The American Academy of Procedural
Coders," a professional organization for coders.
Jeaninne and Linda have also assumed a number of
non-billing responsibilities in the PERF office.
Gail Antonich continues to work in the PERF office
as a graduate intern from the MHA/MBA program.
Gail has handled PERF check requests over the last
several months and will train Hal to assume this
responsibility. Gail will begin to work on projects in
which her past experience as a pathology lab
technician will be invaluable. These projects include
the implementation of the new coding guidelines
outlined by the recommendations of our consultant
Mr. Dennis Padget, and an extensive RVU analysis
by physicians utilizing Medaphis billing information
and the CoPath system.
PERF continues to be an interesting and dynamic
workplace! Response time should be significantly
reduced since the "catch-up" period is over and we
have added a staff accountant. Please call us with
your questions or concerns at 648-1260.
Susan DeGeronimo
Controller
PERF PENSION PLAN ROLLOVER
MEETINGS
For faculty members who were unable to attend the
February 26 meeting regarding the PERF Pension
Plan rollover, we are scheduling one-on-one sessions
with representatives from Vanguard, TIAA/CREF
and Manning & Napier as follows:
TIAA/CREF - Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday,
April 2
Manning & Napier - Thursday, March 12 and
Friday, March 13
Vanguard - Wednesday, March 25.
If you are interested in a 30 minute session with any
or all of the representatives, please call Carla at
648-9466.
OSHA TRAINING FOR STAFF
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requires that all department members
potentially exposed to bloodborne pathogens attend
an annual training session. Therefore, we have
scheduled the Laboratory Safety Training for
Pathology staff members on the following dates:
Tuesday, March 24, 1:30 p.m. in 1104 UPMC
Thursday, March 26, 9:30 a.m. in 1104 UPMC
Staff members will receive their training session
sign-up sheet and Hepatitis B Vaccine forms in the
mail within the next week. Please complete both
forms and return them to Carla Forsythe, S408 BST
before March 16, 1998. Light refreshments will be
served at each session.
FACULTY EVALUATION FORMS
Faculty Evaluation forms have been distributed and
should be returned to respective Division Directors
no later than Friday, March 13.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS
The annual request for the completion of the conflict
of interest forms generally raises questions as to the
forms purpose. The following information is
provided to help in understanding the forms use and
to aid in its proper completion:
To WHOM does the Conflict of Interest from
apply?
All faculty, and non-faculty employees responsible
for the conduct, design, direction, or reporting of
research are required to complete Part I of the
University of Pittsburgh Conflict of Interest
Disclosure Form. Part II need only be completed if
there was an affirmative response to a question on
Part I.
WHAT is a conflict of interest?
A potential or actual conflict of interest exists when
commitments and obligations to the University or to
widely recognized professional norms are likely to
be compromised by a person's other interest or
commitment, especially economic, particularly if
those interests or commitments are not disclosed.
Federal regulations provide that a conflict of interest
exists if the reviewer(s) of disclosures determines
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that a significant financial interest could "directly
and significantly affect the design, conduct, or
reporting" of federall funded activities.
WHEN should the forms be filled out?
Upon appointment and by each April 15 thereafter,
or when new facts create potential or actual
conflicts of interest throughout the year.
To WHOM do I submit my form(s)?
Part I of the form must be completed and submitted
to your immediate supervisor. If there is an
affirmative response to any question in Part I, Part II Conflict of Interest forms should be returned to
of the disclosure must be completed. Carla Forsythe no later than Friday, February 27.
WHY is this necessary?
It is imperative that the University be in compliance
with federal regulations and as such, updated
disclosure forms must be accessible. The Office of
Research will not process research proposals for
investigators who do not have a current copy of
Part I on file.
WHERE will this information be kept?
Original signed disclosure forms (Part I and Part II)
should be retained in the unit for a minimum period
of three years. Information on Part II is confidential
and should be kept in secure location. Only a
current copy of Part I is forwarded to the Office of
Research.
WHAT is the review process?
WHAT if I disagree with the recommended action
of my supervisor?
You may appeal to the next higher level of my
administration.
WHO enforces this policy?
Enforcement rests primarily with the academic unit.
Immediate supervisors should be cognizant of
activities taking place in the unit and should monitor
research and teaching as to potential and actual
conflicts of interest. Reviews should contain
questions probing the conflict of interest issue.
If you have not sent yours, please send it
immediately. Thank you.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY
ASSESSMENT(EAA) PRELIMINARY
REPORT TEACHING FORMS
The EAA forms were due to Carla Forsythe by
February 13. If you have not sent them, please do
so immediately as these forms will be sent to the
Director of Medical Education for a final report that
is being compiled for faculty in the Medical School.
Thank you.
Supervisors are to review employee forms.
Disclosures will be kept confidential, except to the
extent necessary to review, consider, and manage,
reduce, or eliminate conflicts. Based on an
affirmative response to any question in Part I and
additional details provided in Part II, the supervisor
should (1) notify his/her supervisor and the Chair of
the Conflict of Interest Committee of the outside
interests; (2) meet with the individual to discuss
means for managing, reducing, or eliminating the
perceived or actual conflict; (3) recommend and
initiate actions to manage, reduce or eliminate the
perceived or actual conflict within 60 days of
disclosure or refer it to the next higher level; (4)
recommend and initiate action leading to sanctions
for non-compliance with proposed management,
reduction, or elimination of a conflict.
The Provost of the University has the ultimate
authority to determine how conflicts of interest
should be prevented, managed, reduced, or
eliminated and to approve sanctions for noncompliance.
The Provost may utilize the Conflict of
Interest Committee in arriving at decisions.
NIH NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING R29'S
The NIH will only fund new investigators through
the RO1 mechanism. The R29 mechanism will be
phased out as of June 1, 1997. In the past months I
have sent information regarding this change, if you
did not receive it , please let me know.
New guidelines are available if anyone is interested
in information on NIH Support of Scientific
Meetings (R13).
The DRG (Division of Research Grants) has been
renamed the Center for Scientific Research (CSR).
As an ongoing effort for paper reduction, the NIH
Notice of Grant Awards will be in a letter format. I
received information in this new format. If anyone
is interested in a particular issue, please let me know
and I will share the information with you.
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Grant submission dates
All AID Related - May 1st, September 1, January 2
Competing Continuation, Supplemental and Revised
Grants - March 1, July 1, November 1
New Research Grants, Conferences, Research
Career Awards, Program Project and Center -
March 1, July 1, November 1
Institutional Nation Research Service Awards -
January 10, May 10, September 10
NIH Information Request
In an effort provide more efficient service to
Principal Investigators, I am requesting a photo
copy of the IRG Summary Statement that you
receive from the NIH for the administrative office
file. This will allow the administrative staff to
review and Summary Statements in an effort to
prepare and advise on issues that can impact the
grant and the Department.
IRB NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
IRB Adverse Events
As all faculty may have received the November 1st
issue of the Hunteriana newsletter, attached was the
University IRB Annual Summary of Significant
Adverse Events Reporting Form. I will have these
forms on file if anyone needs them. If you did not
receive the newsletter and would like a copy, please
e-mail or phone me and I will send you a copy.
GRANT BULLETIN BOARD
The Department receives various funding bulletins
which will continue to be posted on the bulletin
board in the conference room. These bulletins
change weekly so frequent checking of the board is
encouraged.
THE COMPETITIVE MEDICAL RESEARCH
FUND (CMFR) HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO
MARCH 16. PLEASE SEE TRACY IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO
APPLY.
If you would like information on any awarding
agencies and or foundations do not hesitate to
contact me at 648-9474, and I would be happy to
help you.
Tracy Crawford
Grants Coordinator
Department's Research Officer
Dr. Robert Bowser, Assistant Professor, has
graciously agreed to serve as the Department's
Research Officer and will provide direct faculty
oversight for our administrative research grants
staff. Dr. Bowser will assist our administrative staff
in the implementation of streamlined financial
reporting on our research grants, as well as
providing faculty oversight and guidance on the
processing of research proposals.
PAYROLL OFFICE
In order to keep our Department's database up-todate,
and your employee record accurate, it is
important for you notify Maddie Dusseau, Payroll
Coordinator, of any changes in your name, address
or phone number, including area code. Please
include any changes in your email address as well.
You can reach Maddie at 648-1038.
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
Please note the Internal Revenue Service has
increased the standard mileage allowance to 32.5
cents per mile for business use of personal
automobiles effective January 1, 1998. This new
policy is applicable to both Pitt / PERF
reimbursement policies.
OVERNIGHT MAIL
Please note that Federal Express hospital accounts
should not be charged for academic materials.
Please check with your Division Secretary for the
appropriate UPS shipping label for nonclinical
mailings. The labels should be marked with the
appropriate account to be charged. If not marked,
faculty members' books, dues and travel will be
charged. Questions, call Amy Curran at 648-9511.
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YOUNG WOMEN IN SCIENCE DAY
The Young Women in Science Day
has been scheduled for Thursday,
April 23, 1998. Volunteers will be
needed. Please call Carla if you are
interested in helping. Look for
more information on this event to
come out soon. Any questions, call
Carla 648-9466.
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
WORKSHOPS
The Medical School's Research Integrity Program
requires that each Department conduct ethics
training sessions for new personnel. Participation in
this program is required by the National Institutes of
Health and the University of Pittsburgh for all
students, post-docs, assistant professors, research
assistants and graduate students involved in
biomedical research. Notification will be sent to all
those who are required to attend the sessions. For
further information regarding scheduling, contact
Jeanne Weiss (648-9530). Dr. Kunz (648-9455) is
the faculty coordinator if you have specific questions
about the workshops.
Schedule of Research Integrity Workshop Dates
March 11, 1998 12- 1:30 1104
UPMC
March 19, 1998 12- 1:30 1104
UPMC
March 27, 1998 12- 1:30 7th fl MUH
April 1, 1998 12- 1:30 1103 UPMC
April 9, 1998 12- 1:30 1103 UPMC
April 15, 1998 12- 1:30 1103 UPMC
RESIDENCY PROGRAM UPDATE
The last quarter has been a busy time for the
residency program. December and January were
devoted to medical student recruitment
for six first-year positions as residents in the
Department of Pathology. A total of 39 individuals
interviewed for these six positions out of a total
applicant pool which exceeded 700 candidates.
On March 18, Match Day, we will find out the
results of the interview process in which many of the
house staff and faculty members contributed. Your
help was greatly appreciated.
The merger of the UPMC Shadyside Pathology
Residency Program with our program offers the
community setting to those who are looking for
experience in that arena and also affords the
residents the opportunity to gain more extensive
orthopedic pathology experience and office
management training. The merger will benefit the
resident training and add appeal our program in
attracting exceptional residents.
Diana Winters
Residency Program Coordinator
Pathology Research Seminar Series
Wednesdays at 4:00 in room 618 Scaife Hall
Michael N. Gould, Ph.D., Professor of Human
Oncology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WS
"Monoterpenes: A new class of anticancer drugs -
Mechanistic investigations and early clinical results"
March 11.
Daniel Sedmak, M.D., Professor and Chair,
Department of Pathology, The Ohio State
University, Columbus, OH "Cytomegalovirus
persistence inhibition in HCA class II induction"
March 18.
Khalil Ahmed, Ph.D., Professor of Lab. Med. and
Pathology, VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN,
"Protein kinase CK2 signalling in normal and
neoplastic growth" March 25.
Thomas J. Gill III, M.D., Inaugural Maud L.
Menten Professor of Experimental Pathology and
Professor of Human Genetics, Department of
Pathology, University of Pittsburgh. "Genetic
approaches to problems in human origins"
April 8.
Cristian Achim, M.D, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
of Pathology, Department of Pathology, University
of Pittsburgh, "Neurotrophic factors and brain
degeneration" April 15.
Janardan Reddy, M.D., Professor and Chairman,
Department of Pathology at Northwestern
University, Chicago, IL, title to be announced,
April 29.
Yashpal S. Kanwar, M.D., Ph.D. Paul E. Steiner
Research Professor of Pathology and Professor of
Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School,
Chicago, IL "Diverse aspects of renal development"
May 6.
Rodney S. Markin, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and
Vice Chairman, Department of Pathology and
Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical
Center, Omaha, NE "Clinical Laboratory
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Automation" May 20.
Joseph Lipsick, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor
of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Stanford
University, Stanford, CA "The myb oncogene in
normal development and in cancer: DNA-binding
takes wing" May 27.
9TH ANNUAL PATHOLOGY
RESEARCH DAY
The Department of Pathology will hold its 9th
Annual Pathology Research Day on Friday, May
29, 1998 in 1104 UPMC Conference Center.
Abstract submissions are due April 10, 1998 and
should be sent to Dr. K.N. Rao in care of Marah
Connor in room 5845 CLSI. Abstract forms are
available on disk from Marah. The abstracts will be
evaluated by the committee. Presentations will
be judged on the basis of scientific quality and
originality of the work. Awards will be presented as
judged by the committee. Refreshments will be
served during the day and lunch will be provided for
all who participate and attend. Any questions,
please call Marah Connor at 647-3761.
FACULTY
HIGHLIGHTS
Michael Becich, M.D., Ph.D. gave the following
presentations: "The impact on informatics on the
practice of pathology," Cleveland Society of
Pathologists, Cleveland, OH, November 19;
"Medical Equipment: Staying on the cutting edge"
panel discussion. Physician Insurers Association of
America, Telemedicine Colloquium, Dallas,TX
November 14; "Update in Pathology Informatics:
Internet Based Telepathology, Image Enabled
Reporting and the Quest "smart" Pathology Reports
Initiative," Thursday Diagnostic Pathology
Conference, UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, October 23;
"The Impact of New Technologies on the Future of
Pathology Informatics, Imaging and the Internet,"
Pittsburgh, PA, October 16; "Pathology Practice in
the New Millennium: What Will We Do and How
Will We Do It?" ASCP Annual Meeting,
Philadelphia, PA., September 21. "The Impact of
Informatics on the Practice of Pathology," The Leo
Kaplan MD Lectureship, Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center, Los Angeles, CA, February 27, 1998;
"Look Who's Talking About Prostate Cancer,"
Hadassah Associates, Pittsburgh, PA, December 8,
1997. New appointments include: American Society
of Clinical Pathologists Internet Volunteer Advisory
Group 1998 ; College of American Pathologists
Dicom Visible Light Working Group December,
1997; DICOM Standards Committee December,
1997; United States College of American
Pathologists Advisory Committee, November
1997;Appointed Senior Associate, Center for
Biomedical Informatics, 1998.
Robert Getzenberg, Ph.D. (PI) and Michael
Becich, M.D., Ph.D. (CoPI) Spinal Cord Injury
and Bladder Cancer Detection NICHD Small Grants
Program for three years for $80,400 from
2/01/98-01/31/00.
Donna Beer-Stolz, Ph.D. received a Charlotte
Geyer Foundation Grant for $31,521 for 1 year to
study Liver Regeneration as a Model for
Angiogenesis; presented a poster at the AASLD
meeting November 7-11,1997 for coauthors Hebah
M. Salem, Katsuhito Enomoto and George K.
Michalopoulos "A Rapid Protocol for the Isolation
of and Characterization of the rat liver sinusoidal
luminal membrane during regeneration following
70% Partial Hepatectomy;" presented at the ASCB
meeting Dec. 13-17, 1997 coauthors include Bryon
Petersen, Wendy Mars, Tae-Hyoung Kim and
George Michalopoulos "Growth Factor Signal
Transduction in Rat Liver Immediately Following
Partial Hepatectomy."
Jeannette Dunn, M.D. at Shadyside Hospital, has
joined the Department as an Assistant Professor of
Pathology.
Rene Duquesnoy, Ph.D. presentation on "Role of
Heat Shock Proteins in Transplant Immunity at
Philippe Laudat Conference on Activation Induced
Cell Death and Peripheral T Cell Tolerance" in
Aix-les-Bains, France. November 2-7,1997;
presentation on "Is Histocompatibility Testing
Needed for Composite Tissue Transplantation?" at
the International Symposium on Composite Tissue
Allotransplantation, Louisville, KY, November
19-20, 1997.
Elaine Elder, Ph.D. has been appointed as a
Research Assistant Professor for UPCI.
Jen-Tzer Gau, MD, PhD successfully defended his
PhD dissertation on February 13, 1998 - his advisor
was Dr. Michael J. Becich. Dr. Gau is currently at
the New York State University in Buffalo, NY.
Congratulations!
Remigio Gregorio, M.D. of Shadyside, has joined
the Department as an Assistant Professor of
Pathology.
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Fred Gilkey, M.D. of Shadyside, has joined the
Department as an Associate Professor of Pathology.
Ronald Jaffe, M.D. has been named Division
Director at CHP. Congratulations!
Mirka W. Jones, M.D. presented an abstract at the
87th Annual Meeting of the US and Canadian
Academy of Pathology in Boston, MA in February
entitled "The presence of HPV infection in well
differentiated villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the
uterine cervix" presented an abstract at the XVI
European Congress of Pathology, Maastricht, The
Netherlands, August, 1997 entitled "Comparison of
p53, BCL2 and sex steroid receptor expression in
uterine endometrioid and papillary serous
adenocarcinoma."
Jeanne A. Jordan, Ph.D. received grant funding
from Magee-Womens Health Foundation entitled
"Mechanisms of vertical transmission of human
cytomegalovirus", from January 1, 1998 to
December 31, 1998 for $23,000. She also received
funding from NIH-NICHD entitled "Diagnosing
neonatal sepsis using molecular techniques," for
$144,000 for a two-year period.
Heinz W. Kunz, Ph.D., has been named the
Research Integrity Officer for our Department.
Alka Palekar, M.D. of Shadyside, has joined the
Department as an Associate Professor of Pathology.
Parmjeet Randhawa, Ph.D. presented "Renal
allograft infiltrates that mimic acute rejection",
American Society of Nephrology Meeting, San
Antonio, TX, November 3, 1997.
Anna Roman Koller, Ph.D. has accepted a new
role as Vice President of Administration of Human
Resources, Corporate Communications and Faculty
Issues for the UPP. She took this additional
responsibility on in February on a part-time basis
spending Mondays and Wednesdays at the UPP.
Also, Anna has been appointed as an Assistant
Professor of Pathology. She continues to function
as the Assistant Chair of the Department and will be
teaching management classes as a part of her new
roles. Congratulations!
Dieter Runge, Ph.D. has been promoted to a
Research Assistant Professor in Dr. Michalopoulos'
lab. He has made three presentations entitled
"Growth and differentiation of hepatocytes:
Changes in liver-enriched transcription factors and
hepatocytes specific gene expression," in Leipzig,
Germany on October 16, Halle, Germany on
October 17 and Salzburg, Austria, October 20.
Sameer Sakallah, Ph.D. for the second year in a
row, was invited to present a workshop on DNA
fingerprinting at the University of Puerto Rico
between Feb 21 and March 1. During his visit, he
will also give a presentation on Molecular
Diagnostics at UPR's Medical School.
Eric Schubert, M.D. has resigned from the Division
of Informatics and has taken a position as a staff
pathologist at Memorial Hospital in the Department
of Pathology in Chattanooga, TN.
Daniel Sheahan, M.D. of Shadyside, has joined the
Department as Professor Pathology and Director of
the Shadyside Division as a part of the merger.
Darrell J. Triulzi, M.D. presented at a ASCP
teleconference on "Regional transfusion service
networks," on December 3, 1997 in Pittsburgh, PA
Robert M. Wadowsky, Sc.D. (Principal
Investigator) and David Greenberg, M.D. (Co-
Principal Investigator) received a grant from NIH
for the amount of $302,989 entitled "Evaluation
of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia
pneumoniae as etiologic agents of persistent cough
in adolescents and adults using the polymerase chain
reaction," for the period between October 1, 1997 to
December 31, 1999.
Eduardo Yunis, M.D. has stepped down as
Division Director at CHP and has begun a six month
sabbatical leave.
Reza Zarnegar, Ph.D. and Marie DeFrances,
M.D., Ph.D. are the proud parents of a baby boy,
Arman John, born on February 24. Congratulations!
Adriana Zeevi, Ph.D. promoted to Professor
effective July 1, 1998. Additionally, Dr. Zeevi has
been asked to serve as the Director of the Tissue
Typing Laboratory. Congratulatons!
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS
Raka Bhattacharya transferred from Biological
Sciences into Dr. Locker's lab as a Research
Associate.
Karin Blakolmir is a fellow working in Dr. Randall
Lee's lab in Transplantation Pathology.
Maggie Brunner has joined the Division of
Neuropathology as a Research Specialist.
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Maddie Dusseau has accepted the position of
Payroll Coordinator for the Department replacing
Helen Piccola who has moved to another position.
Jorge Guzman is a visiting post-doctoral fellow in
neuropathology for the next few months. He is a
resident in surgery in his home country of Columbia.
Cindy Keesecker, our Graduate Program
Coordinator, has moved to the Graduate Program
Office. Good luck Cindy.
Bobbi Kostyak is the new Graduate Program
Coordinator. Bobbi has extensive work experience
and most recently worked for the City of Pittsburgh
in the Zoning Office. Welcome Bobbi!
Hal Neal has joined the Department as a staff
accountant. Hal has many years of experience as an
accountant at the University and will facilitate the
transition of the practice plan to the UPP.
Mary Lou Palimeri, in glassware, has retired. A
donation in her honor, at her request, has been given
to the Light of Life Ministries, Inc. Her request is
reflective of the thought and care she had for others.
Good luck Mary Lou in your retirement years!
Petrina DeFlavia also joined Dr. Becich's lab as a
Research Assistant.
Qi Wang has transferred to a Research Specialist
position for Dr. Michael Becich.
Jeanne Weiss has accepted the part-time secretarial
position working for Dr. Gill. She has worked in a
temporary capacity for the Department over the last
year. She is in on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
Hans Wildeschutte has joined the Division of
Neuropathology as a Research Specialist.
PUBLICATIONS
Celli S, Valdivia LA, Fung JJ, Kelly HR. Early
recipient-donor switch of the complement type after
liver xenotransplantation. Immunol. Invest. 26:589-
600, 1997.
Dhir R, Gau JT, Krill D, Bastacky S, Bahnson RR,
Cooper DL, Becich, MJ. CD44 expression in
benign and neoplastic human
prostates. Mol. Diagn. 2:197-204, 1997.
Gau JT, Salter RD, Krill D, Grove ML, Becich, MJ.
The biosynthesis and secretion of prostate-specific
antigen in LNCap cells.
Cancer Res. 57:3830-3834, 1997.
Hamilton RL, Martinez AJ. Case of the month: A
26 year old woman with new onset of seizures.
Brain Pathology 8:239-240, 1998.
Horn K, Pham S, Rhee R, Becich M.J. Left atrial
myxomapresenting as suprarenal aortic occlusion. J.
Vasc. Surg.26(2):341-345, 1997.
Jones MW, Kounelis S, Papadaki H, Bakker A,
Swalsky PA, Finkelstein SD. The origin and
molecular characterization of adenoid basal
carcinoma of the cervix. International J. Gyn. Path.
16:301-306, 1997.
Jones MW, Kounselis S, Hsu C, papadaki H, Bakker
A, Swalsky PA, Finkelstein SD. Prognostic value of
P-53 and K-ras-2 topographic genotyping in
endometrial carcinoma. A comparison with clinical
stage, histologic type and combined architecturalnuclear
grade. International J. of Gyn. Path.
16:354-360, 1997.
REMINDER
The University of Pittsburgh is closed
Friday, March 6, 1998 in observance of
Great Americans' Day.
Kim JH, Mars WM, Stolz DB, Peterson B,
Michalopoulos GM. Alterations in the extracellular
matrix at the early stage of liver regeneration.
Hepatology 26:896-904, 1997.
Martinez AJ, Free-liver amebas: Naegleria,
Acanthamoeba and Balamuthia In: Medical
Microbiology, Fourth Edition. Edited by Samuel
Baron, The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston, TX Chapter 81, pp. 971-979, 1997.
Mietzner S, Schille RC, Farley A, Wald ER, Ge,
JH, States SJ, Libert T, and Wadowsky, RM,
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