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Medical Degree: Faculty of Medicine Tanta University, Egypt
Hometown: Gainesville, FL
Interests in Pathology: Neuropathology, Hematopathology, and Gastrointestinal Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Great community for family, friendly faculty and residents.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and kids, soccer and swimming
Posters, Presentations & Publications
"Candida Krusei Induced Colitis: a rare opportunistic infection" oral presentation at FSP's annual pathology conference 2020.
Medical Degree: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic, NY
Undergraduate Degree: Loyola University, Baltimore, MD
Hometown: Garden City, NY
Interests in Pathology: Hematopathology, Neuropathology and Surgical Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: The incredibly welcoming program director and staff, the unrivaled beautiful weather and fulfulling lifestyle Augusta has to offer.
Hobbies: My dog Gracie, playing the drums, guitar and history books.
Medical Degree: Dow Medical College, Pakistan
Undergraduate Degree: Aga Khan Higher Secondary School
Hometown: Houston, TX
Interests in Pathology: Cytopathology and Molecular Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: The education curriculum is very organized here and I found faculty, residents and staff very helpful and loving.
Hobbies: I love spending time with family, watching movies, having dinner with them. I enjoy cooking and experimenting new dishes all the time.
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Hanif,R., Khalil,E., Sheikh,A., Harji,A.,Haris,S., Rasheed,MW., Ahmed,S., Abdul KA., Shaheen,E., Younus,A., Mansoor,M., Hameed,F., Touseef,M., Yaseen,T.. Knowledge about breastfeeding in accordance with the national policy among doctors, paramedics and mothers in baby-friendly hospitals. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2010, Oct; 60(10): 881-887. Pub Status: Published.
Janku F, Huang HJ, Fujii T, Shelton DN, Madwani K, Fu S, Tsimberidou AM, Piha-Paul SA, Wheler JJ, Zinner RG, Naing A, Hong DS, Karp DD, Cabrilo G, Kopetz ES, Subbiah V, Luthra R, Kee BK, Eng C, Morris VK, Karlin-Neumann GA, Meric-Be. Multiplex KRASG12/G13 mutation testing of unamplified cell-free DNA from the plasma of patients with advanced cancers using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction.. Annals of Oncology. 2017, Mar; 28(3): 642-650. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 27993791. Pub Status: Published.
Janku, F., Zhang,S.,Waters,J., Liu,L., Huang,H.J., Subbiah,V., Hong,D.S., Karp,D.D., Fu,S., Cai,X., Ramzanali,N.M., Madwani,K., Cabrilo,G., Andrews,D.L., Zhao,Y., Javle,M., Kopetz,S.,Luthra,R., Kim,H.J., Gnerre,S., Satya,R.V.,. Development and Validation of an Ultra-deep Next-Generation Sequencing Assay for Testing of Plasma Cell-Free DNA from Patients with Advanced Cancer. American Association for Cancer Research. 2017, Sep; 23(18): 5648-5656. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 28536309. Pub Status: Published.
Fujii,T., Vibat,C.R., Karp,D.D.,Piha-Paul,S.A.,Subbiah,V., Tsimberidou,A.M., Fu,S., Hong,D.S., Huang,H.J., Madwani,K., Andrews,D.L., Hancock,S., Naing,A., Luthra,R., Kee,B.K., Kopetz,S., Erlander,M.G., Melnikova,V., Meric-Bernstam,F. & Janku,F.. (April, 2016). Abstract 3146: Circulating tumor DNA assay performance for detection and monitoring of KRAS mutations in urine from patients with advanced cancers Poster presented at: AACR 107th Annual Meeting 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA.
Hanif,R., Khalil,E., Sheikh,A., Harji,A.,Haris,S., Rasheed,MW., Ahmed,S., Abdul KA., Shaheen,E., Younus,A., Mansoor,M., Hameed,F., Touseef,M., Yaseen,T.. (October, 2010). Knowledge about breastfeeding in accordance with the national policy among doctors, paramedics and mothers in baby-friendly hospitals Poster presented at: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association.; Karachi, PAK.
Li,B.T., Janku,F., Janne,P.A., Mills,G.B., Madwani, K., Alden,R.S., Paweletz,C.P., Ladanyi,M.,Aravanis,A.,Jung,B., Gnerre,S.,Sehnert,A.J., Solit,D.B., Riely,G.R. & Oxnard,G.R.. (April, 2016). Abstract 4342: Ultra-deep next generation sequencing (NGS) of plasma cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from patients with advanced lung cancers: results from the Actionable Genome Consortium P oster presented at: AACR 107th Annual Meeting 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA.
Madwani,K., Huang,H.J.,Shelton, D.N., Fu,S.,Tsimberidou, A.M.,Piha-Paul,S.A.,Naing,A., Hong,D.S., Karp,D.D., Andrews,D.L., Cabrilo,G., E. Scott Kopetz, Luthra,R., Kee,B.K.,Eng,C., Morris,V.K., Karlin-Neumann,G.A., Meric-Bernstam,F. &Janku,F.. (April, 2016). Abstract 493: Quantity of KRAS mutations in cell-free DNA is associated with survival of patients with advanced cancers Poste r presented at: AACR 107th Annual Meeting 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA.
Residency: M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India
Medical Degree: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India
Undergraduate Degree: St. Mary's College, Kerala, India
Hometown: Trichur, Kerala, India
Interests in Pathology: Hematopathology and Neuropathology
Why I chose Augusta University: I chose Augusta Pathology residency for its academic excellence. The program has a highly accomplished faculty. The residents are friendly and there is a great sense of camaraderie. Augusta itself is a pretty place with lots of greenery.
Hobbies: Sketching and Travelling
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Moideen P, Krishnappa R: FNAC and histopathological correlation of breast lesions in a tertiary care institution
Medical Degree: University of Benghazi Faculty of Medicine, Libya
Undergraduate Degree: Benghazi University Faculty of Medicine, Benghazi, Libya
Hometown: Evans, GA
Interests in Pathology: Molecular Genetic and Hematopathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Friendly staff, location and family
Hobbies: Cooking, Interior Design and Gardening
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Omar, Nivin (March 2020). The Effect of NSC670283 On Actin Cytoskeleton’s Dynamic in MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells. Poster presentation at ASCLS Alabama-Georgia Medical Laboratory Symposium 2020. Atlanta, GA
Omar, Nivin (May 2020). The Effect of NSC670283 On Actin Cytoskeleton’s Dynamic in MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells. Poster presentation at Augusta University / Graduate Research Day. Augusta, GA.
Omar, Nivin (May 2017). A Study of The Role of Actin Polymerization in The Regulation of Vascular Contractility in A Mouse Model. Master’s thesis defense. Human Physiology department / Boston University.
Omar, Nivin (May 2020). The Effect of NSC670283 On Actin Cytoskeleton’s Dynamic In MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cells. Master’s thesis defense. Clinical Laboratory Science program, Augusta, GA.
Medical Degree: Hebei Medical University, China
Undergraduate Degree: Hebei Medical University, China
Hometown: Hebei, China
Interests in Pathology: Breast & Molecular Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Location, great faculty and friendly staff
Hobbies: Reading, movies, playing tennis, pickleball, and spending time with family
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Jin YL, Han J, Sharma A, et al. (April, 2015). Characterization of T cell receptor diversity in T1D and pre-diabetic subjects. Poster presented at: Immunology of Diabetes Society 14th International Congress; Munich, DEU.
Jin YL, Yue W, Liu Y, et al. (January, 2003). Cloning of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma related gene, NCMRG-1. Oral Presentation presented at: 2002-2003 annual congress of Beijing of life science; Beijing, CHN.
Schneider F, Jin Y, Van Smaalen K, Gulbahce EH, Factor RE, Li X. The FDA-Approved Breast Cancer HER2 Evaluation Kit (HercepTest; Dako) May Miss Some HER2-Positive Breast Cancers. Am J Clin Pathol. 2019 Apr 2;151(5):504-510. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/aqy171.
Jin YL, Sharma A, Bai S, Carey C, Liu YT, Hopkins D, Barriga K, Rewers M and She JX. Risk of T1D progression in islet autoantibody-positive children can be further stratified using expression patterns of multiple genes implicated in peripheral blood lymphocyte activation and function. Diabetes. 2014, Jul; 63(7): 2506-15.
Jin YL, Sharma A, Carey C, Hopkins D, Wang X, Robertson DG, Bode B, Anderson SW, Reed JC, Steed RD, Steed L, She JX. The expression of inflammatory genes is upregulated in peripheral blood of patients with type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2013, Sep; 36(9): 2794-2802.
Jin Y and She JX. Novel biomarkers in type 1 diabetes. Rev Diabet Stud. 2012, Dec; 9(4): 224-235.
Jin Y, Purohit S, Chen X, et al. Over-expression of Stat5b confers protection against diabetes in the non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice via up-regulation of CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells.. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2012, Aug; 424(4): 669-674.
Wang H, Jin Y, Reddy MV, et al. Genetically dependent ERBB3 expression modulates antigen presenting cell function and type 1 diabetes risk.. PLoS One. 2010, Jul; 5(7): e11789.
Jin YL, Chen XQ, Podolsky R, Hopkins D, et al. APC dysfunction is correlated with defective suppression of T cell proliferation in human type 1 diabetes. Clin Immunol. 2009, Mar; 130(3): 272-279.
Liu SY, Wang HJ, Jin YL, Robert P, et al. The IFIH1 polymorphisms are significantly associated with Type 1 Diabetes and IFIH1 gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Hum Mol Genet. 2009, Jan; 18(2):358-65.
Chen XQ, Makala L, Jin YL, Diane Hopkins, Andy, et al. Defective number of blood Plasmacytoid dendritic cells in human type 1 diabetes patients. Clin Immunol. 2008, Dec; 129(3): 413-8.
Zhou L, Wang H, Zhong X, Jin Y, Mi QS, et al. The IL-10 and IFN-gamma pathways are essential to the potent immunosuppressive activity of cultured CD8+ NKT-like cells. Genome Biology. 2008, Jul; 9(7): R119.
Jin YL, Yue W, Shi GX, et al. Inhibition of 6A8 alpha-mannosidase gene expression resulted in telomere length loss in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell CNE-2L2.Cancer Letter. 2005, Feb; 218(2): 229-234.
Yue W., Jin YL, Shi GX, et al. Suppression of 6A8 alpha -mannosidase expression reduced the potentiality of growth and metastasis of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Int J. Cancer. 2004, Jan; 108(2): 189-195.
Jin YL, Yue W, Shi GX, et al. Telomere length loss but not associated with decrease of telomerase activity in tumor cells with reduction of malignancy. Basic Med. Sci. & Cli. 2003, Mar; 23(3): 283-286.
Wang LF, Han, ZK, Qu P, Liu Y, Ding ZW, Ling PZ, Zhang LH, liu M, Zhang W, Wang WR, Wang HP, liu BQ, Jin YQ, Jin YL, et al. Abnormal expression of p16 in human esophageal carcinoma and pre-malignant lesions. World Chinese Journal of Digestology. 2003, Jan; 11(1): 90-91.
Xu M, Jin YL, Fu J, et al. The abnormal expression of retinoic acid receptor-beta, p53 and Ki67 protein in normal, premalignant and malignant esophageal tissues. World J Gastroenterol. 2002, Apr; 8(2): 200-202.
Jin YL, Zhang W, Liu BQ, et al. Abnormal expression of p53, Ki67 and iNOS in human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in situ and pre-malignant lesions. Chin J Oncol,. 2001, Mar; 23(2): 129-31.
Shi GX, Jin YL, Wang ZZ, et al. Resistance of SKW6 cell to apoptosis induction with anti-fas antibody upon transduction of a reverse fragment to a cDNA encoding human 6A8 alpha mannosidase. Science in China (Series C). 2001, Aug; 44(4): 365-72.
Jin YL, Zhang W, Liu BQ, et al. Expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase in human esophageal biopsies from carcinoma and precancerous lesions. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae. 2000, Dec; 22(6): 570-2.
Jin YL, Zhang W, Liu BQ, et al. Expression of Ki67 and p53 in human esophageal biopsies from carcinoma and precancerous lesions. Chinese Journal of Pathology. 2000, Mar; 3(N/A): 25 - 6.
Medical Degree: Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah, GA
Undergraduate Degree: University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Interests in Pathology: Forensics & Dermatopathology
Why I chose Augusta University: The friendly atmosphere and how close it is to my hometown
Hobbies: Watching movies and Japanese anime, baking, drawing, sewing and spending time with
my family.
Random Fact: I love learning new languages; in fact, I took two years of Japanese in undergrad and plan to continue studying and learning more about the Japanese language and culture. Also, I absolutely adore cats and all cat related things!
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Undergraduate Degree: University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
Interests in Pathology: Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, Molecular & Surgical Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Excellent staff/residents and family nearby
Hobbies: Stargazing, backpacking, golf, poker, cooking, gardening, sporting clays, target shooting, fishing, sci-fi books, writing and photography
Random Fact:
How my parents met:
My mother, eighteen years old, pulled out a cigarette while she sat perched on bar stool in some random bar in Tehran, Iran. During the 60’s this must have been an irresistible sight for men -- for my father. No fewer than four standard issue U.S. Air Force lighters darted out towards the Persian cigarette she held aloft and lightly pinched between her fingers. I doubt the facts of what happened at this moment will ever be fully revealed to me. Did my dad reach the cigarette first or did my mom, presented with four eager flames simultaneously, grasp my father’s wrist and pull him towards her? Both stories are romantic and equally nauseating, but the outcome was the same: I was born -- a hybrid -- from an Iranian mother and a blue-eyed American serviceman.
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Hever A, Roth RB, Hevezi PA, Lee J, Willhite D, White EC, Marin EM, Herrera R, Acosta HM, Acosta AJ, Zlotnik A., “Molecular characterization of human adenomyosis.” Mol Hum Reprod. 2006 Dec; 12(12):737-48.
Roth RB, Hevezi P, Lee J, Willhite D, Lechner SM, Foster AC, Zlotnik A., “Gene expression analyses reveal molecular relationships among 20 regions of the human CNS.” Neurogenetics. 2006 May; 7(2):67-80.
Patino-Lopez G, Hevezi P, Lee J, Willhite D, Verge GM, Lechner SM, Ortiz-Navarrete V, Zlotnik A., “Human class-I restricted T cell associated molecule is highly expressed in the cerebellum and is a marker for activated NKT and CD8+ T lymphocytes.” J Neuroimmunol. 2006 Feb; 171(1-2):145-55
Lee J, Hever A, Willhite D, Zlotnik A, Hevezi P., “Effects of RNA degradation on gene expression analysis of human postmortem tissues.” FASEB J. 2005 Aug; 19(10):1356-8.
Bhaskar V, Law DA, Ibsen E, Breinberg D, Cass KM, DuBridge RB, Evangelista F, Henshall SM, Hevezi P, Miller JC, Pong M, Powers R, Senter P, Stockett D, Sutherland RL, von Freeden-Jeffry U, Willhite D, Murray R, Afar DE, Ramakrishnan V., “E-selection up-regulation allows for targeted drug delivery in prostate cancer.” Cancer Research. 2003 Oct 1; 63(19):6387-94.
Henshall SM, Afar DE, Hiller J, Horvath LG, Quinn DI, Rasiah KK, Gish K, Willhite D, Kench JG, Gardiner-Garden M, Stricker PD, Scher HI, Grygiel JJ, Agus DB, Mack DH, Sutherland RL., “Survival analysis of genome-wide gene expression profiles of prostate cancers identifies new prognostic targets of disease relapse.” Cancer Research. 2003 Jul 15; 63(14):4196-203.
Rajaraman S, Wood LK, Willhite DK, Russell LB, Bedell MA., “Effects of spontaneous KitlSteel mutations on survival and red blood cells of mice. Mammalian Genetics. 2003 Mar; 14(3):168-74.
Bouras T, Southey MC, Chang AC, Reddel RR, Willhite D, Glynne R, Henderson MA, Armes JE, Venter DJ., “Stanniocalcin 2 is an estrogen-responsive gene coexpressed with the estrogen receptor in human breast cancer.” Cancer Research. 2002 Mar 1; 62(5):1289-95.
Medical Degree: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Columbus State University
Hometown: Columbus, GA
Interests in Pathology: Forensic Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Friendly staff and residents and location
Hobbies: Drawing/painting, reading, cooking and spending time with family
Random Fact: I have two pugs named Negan and Maggie (named after The Walking Dead characters), and I am obsessed with office supplies... especially binder clips and pens.
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Nieves, Samantha (May 2010). Effects of Combined Extracts on Cell Viability and Proliferation of Ovarian Cancer Cells. Senior Research Project. Department of Biology, Columbus State University.
Medical Degree: Bolan Medical College, Quetta, Pakistan
Undergraduate Degree: Tameer_E_Nau Public College
Hometown: Quetta, Pakistan
Interests in Pathology: Undecided
Why I chose Augusta University: Friendly and open door environment of the program, location and good weather
Hobbies: Cooking, hiking and listening to Pashto music
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Ullah A, Heneidi S, Kolhe R, White JK: SNP-Microarray Molecular Analysis of Hepatoblastoma Discovered on Autopsy of Infant with Trisomy 18.
Ullah A, Zarate LV, Mattox S, Metry D, Heneidi S Suash Sharma S, Kleven D Novel Driver Mutation of YWHAE Gene Amplification Identified in High Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
Metry D, Kunak R, Ullah A, Ghleilib I, Abboud R, Kleven D: Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a case report.
Mattox SN, Ullah A, Clavijo A, Zarate LV, Ghleilib I, Metry D, Savage N, Patel N: Diagnostic Challenge of Large B- Cell Lymphoma of Pancrease on Cytology as a Primary Presentation.
Mattox SN, Ullah A, Clavijo A, Kunak R, Heneidi S, Biddinger P, Kavuri S: Oncocytic Papillary Cystadenoma, an unusual variant presenting as laryngeal ventricular cyst.
Mattox SN, Zarate LV, Ullah A, Kunak R, Nwogbo O, Ghleilib I, McMullen A, Savage N: Atypical Gamma-Delta T cell reaction in a case of Listeria Meningitis.
Zarate LV, Ullah A, Garcia AA, Heneidi S, Kavuri S, Kolhe R : Comprehensive analysis of DNA and RNA of bone and soft tissue lesions (BLS) using a 170 gene panel on a Next Generation Sequencing analysis (NGS platform)
Perez R, Garcia KA, Ullah A, Shah M: A rare case of Large B-Cell Lymphoma as rapid progressive coma
Zarak MS , Arshad Z, Ullah A, Batool A, Shah S, Nisa NU, Rizvi SW: Assessment of psychological status (PTSD and depression) among the terrorism affected Hazara community in District Quetta, Pakistan: The Hassan conference
Zarak MS , Arshad Z, Haq NU, Nasim A, Kakar S, Sana H, Khan J, Khan A, Ullah A,: December 2018: Issues Faced By Lady Health Visitors (Lhvs) Working for Polio Immunization Campaigns In District Quetta.7th Annual SRF Conference Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Kakar A, Zarak MS, Khan J, Malik M, Haq NU, Nasim A , Saood M, sana H, Arshad Z, Ullah A: August 2018; Co-Existence of Dengue Fever And Malaria In Patients Presenting With Febrile Illness. Bolan Research Forum, Bolan Medical College.
Farooq A, Khan A, Ullah A, Zarate LV, Tareen TK, Khan R, Zarak MS: Comparison of surgical outcomes in laminectomy versus laminotomy for the management of lumbar spinal stenosis DOI: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.33186.11.2018
Zarak MS, kakar K, Khan A, Tareen B, Khan R, Ullah A: Frequency of lumbar spinal stenosis in symptomatic patients of age >50 years diagnosed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),DOI : 10.15520/jmbas.v6i8.144
Zarak MS, Khan j, Malik M, Haq NU, Nasim A, Riaz S, Saood M, kakar A, sana H, Arshad Z and Ullah A: Co-Existance of Dengue Fever And Malaria In Patients Presenting With Febrile Ilness. DOI : 10.15520/jmbas.v6i8.143
Zarak MS, Abdullah A, Arshad Z, Haq NU, Nasim A, Kakar S, Sana H, Khan J, Khan A, Ullah A: Issues Faced By Lady Health Visitors (Lhvs) Working For Polio Immunization Campaigns In District Quetta. DOI:10.15520/jmbas.v6i8.134
Ullah A.Ben-Jonathan N: Induction of Cisplatin Resistance by Hormones in Breast Cancer. Journal of Drug Design and Research. 2017, May; 4(4): 4. Pub Status: Published
Waheed A, Khan A, Ullah A, Rehman S, Nama N, Ahmad I: (2009, June 01). The Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in the Management of Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Journal Medical Forum Monthly, Vol.20, No.6, ISSN 1029-385 X, Pub Status: Published.
Tauqeer A, Waheed A, Nama N, Rehman S, Ahmad I, NaseeB HK, Ahmad A, Khan A, Ullah A, Wani G: (2009, July 01). Hypothyroidism in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis-C. Journal Medical Forum Monthly,20, No.7, ISSN 1029-385X, Pub Status: Published.
Ahmad I, Khan K, Naseeb HK, Matiullah, Hameedullah, Ahmad H, Naheed H, Ahmad J, Waheed A, Ullah A, Khan A: (2009, July 01). Thyroid Disorders in Peshawar Pakistan- One Year Experience. Journal Medical Forum Monthly, Vol20, No.7, ISSN 1029-385X, Pub Status: Published
Waheed A. Ullah A, Khan A. Rehman S. Nama N. Naseeb HK, Ahmed I: (2009, July 01). Thyroid Abnormalities in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis-C. Journal Medical Forum Monthly, Vol20, No.7. ISSN 1029-385X, Pub Status: Published.
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Undergraduate Degree: University of California, San Diego
Hometown: Laramie, WY
Why I chose Augusta University: Great teachers, colleagues and people
Hobbies: Drawing and basketball
Interests: Molecular Pathology
Random Fact: I grew up on a dairy farm. I can do the splits and I have broken all but one toe.
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Robinson RL, Sharma A, Bai S, Heneidi S, Lee TJ, Kodeboyina SK, Patel N, Sharma S. Comparative STAT3-regulated Gene Expression Profile in Renal Cell Carcinoma Subtypes. Front Oncol. 2019.
Daigle HJ, Oh JS, Heneidi S, Spartz H, Kruse EJ. Incisional Malignant Evolution of Pancreatic Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm. Am Surg. 2018;84(9):e398-e400. PMID: 30454512.
Heneidi S, Bloomer C, Ahluwalia P, Mondal A, Kolhe R. Investigating Myeloid-derived Suppressor Cells (MDSC) Gene Expression in Predicting Outcome in Stage Matched Colorectal Cancer Patients. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Atlanta, GA. April, 2019.
Heneidi S, Mondal A, Pundkar C, Chaubey A, Kolhe RB. Evaluation of Atypical Lipomatous tumors (ALT) on Small Biopsies: Is MDM2 FISH Enough? Utility of Whole Genome Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Microarray (SNPM) & Targeted Somatic Mutations in Evaluation of Evaluation of ALT. Our Experience of 50 Histologically Challenging Cases. United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. National Harbor, Maryland. March, 2019.
Heneidi S, Larsen R, Imran A, Locke B, Savage NM. HIV associated EBV positive lymphoproliferative disorder presenting as diverticulitis. College of American Pathologists. Chicago, Illinois. October, 2018.
Alex Clavijo, Saleh Heneidi, Won Lee, Afshin Ameri, Natasha Savage. Isolated Anterior Mediastinal Myeloid Sarcoma with Long Term Remission. CAP17 The Pathologists’ Meeting, Oct 2017, National Harbor, MD.
Fernandez AS, Rosillo JC, Heneidi S, Berolotto C. “Synapse-like” connections between adipose tissue derived pluripotent stem cells and adipocytes: Morphological and Molecular features of human adipose. 14th Annual meeting of the International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Sciences (IFATS). November 17-20th, 2016, San Diego, CA. Oral Presentation
Chen YH, Heneidi S, Azziz R. Down-Regulation of ELAVL1 Gene in the Adipose Tissue of Women with PCOS. The Endocrine Society 95th Annual Meeting, June 16, 2013, San Fransico CA
Chen YH, Heneidi S, Lee JM, Gamboa M, Azziz R. Overexpression of MicroRNA-93 (miR-93) activates the ERK1/2 pathway and down-regulates GLUT4 production in adipocytes of PCOS. 10th Annual AEPCOS Society, Sept 21-23, 2012, Beijing, China.
Saleh Heneidi, Yen-Hao Chen, G. Mable Gamboa, and Ricardo Azziz. Role of microRNA in PCOS: microRNA-93 Over-Expression Induces IL6 in Adipocytes. The Endocrine Society 94rd Annual Meeting, June 23-26, 2012, Houston, TX.
Chen YH, Heneidi S, Gamboa M, Azziz R. Role of microRNA in PCOS: microRNA-93 Over-Expression regulates GLUT4. The Endocrine Society 94rd Annual Meeting, June 23-26, 2012, Houston, TX.
Chen Y-H, Lee J-M, Heneidi S, Chazenbalk G, Gamboa GM, Azziz R. Constitutive ERK1/2 Activation Down-Regulates GLUT4 Expression in Adipocytes of Women with PCOS. 9th Annual AEPCOS Society, Oct 13-14, 2011, Orlando, FL.
Chen Y-H, Heneidi S, Azziz R. Transcriptional activator MEF2A is overexpressed in adipocytes of PCOS patients. The Endocrine Society 93rd Annual Meeting, June 4-7, 2011, Boston, MA.
Chen Y-H, Heneidi S, Azziz R. Expression of miRNAs in the adipose tissue of lean patients with PCOS. The Endocrine Society 93rd Annual Meeting, June 4-7, 2011, Boston, MA.
Saleh Heneidi, Nasif Khoury, Cristina Bertolotto, Charles Simmons. Roles of Pentraxin 3 in Innate Immunity and Inflammation. Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS), May 2010, Vancouver, Canada.
Saleh Heneidi, Nasif Khoury, Cristina Bertolotto, Charles Simmons. Roles of Pentraxin 3 in Innate Immunity and Inflammation. Cedars-Sinai Research Day, January 2010, Los Angeles, California.
Nasif Khoury, Saleh Heneidi, Cristina Bertolotto, Charles Simmons. TGF-b1 and Hyperosmolarity Promote Myofibroblast Differentiation. Cedars-Sinai Research Day, January 2010, Los Angeles, California.
Nasif Khoury, Saleh Heneidi, Cristina Bertolotto, Daniel Phillips, Charles Simmons. TGF-Beta1 Modulates Cardiac Fibroblast Differentiation and Growth Factor/ Cytokine Production. Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS), May 2009, Baltimore, Maryland.
Heneidi S, Chazenbalk G, Bertolotto C, Simmons CF, Azziz R. Direct co-culture of human adipocytes, adipose tissue macrophages and adipose stem/progenitor cells (ASPCs) reveals a mechanism for generation of new preadipocytes and a novel population of CD34 (+) ASPCs. 6th Annual meeting of the International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Sciences (IFATS). October 24-26th, 2008, Toulouse, France. Oral Presentation.
Chazenbalk G, Bertolotto C, Heneidi S, Simmons CF, Williams H, Dinh U, Azziz R. Cross-talk between macrophages, adipocytes and adipose adult stem progenitor cells results in greater adipogenesis in patients with PCOS. The Endocrine Society’s 90th Annual Meeting, June 2008, San Francisco, CA.
Gregorio Chazenbalk, Cristina Bertolotto, Saleh Heneidi, Uyen Dinh, Heith Williams, Charles F. Simmons and Ricardo Azziz. Direct co-culture of human adipocytes, resident macrophages and adipocyte stem/progenitor cells promotes generation of new preadipocytes. International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science. October 18-20, 2007 Indianapolis, Indiana. Oral Presentation.
Chazenbalk G, Dinh U, Bertolotto C, S Heneidi, Simmons CF, Williams H, Azziz R. Polycistic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Inflammation Effect of Adipokines on the Cytokine Production of Adipose Tissue Resident Macrophages. The Endocrine Society’s 89th Annual Meeting, June 2 - June 5, 2007, Toronto, Canada.
Azziz R, Bertolotto C, Heneidi S, Simmons C, Williams H, Dinh U, Chazenbalk G. Polycistic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Inflammation: Co-culture of Adipocytes and Resident Macrophages Isolated from Adipose Tissue. The Endocrine Society’s 89th Annual Meeting, June 2 - June 5, 2007, Toronto, Canada.
Bertolotto, Y. Knauer, N. Khoury, S. Heneidi, V. Ubal, S. Bassilian, J. Xu, C. Wang, J. P. Whitelegge, K. F. Faull, C. F. Simmons. Genomic and Proteomic Analysis of Myofibroblasts: α-Smooth Muscle Actin-EGFP Transgenic Mouse Model. American Society for Cell Biology, December 2006, San Diego, California.
2012: Medical College of Georgia Translational Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility, & Genetics Meeting, Augusta GA – “Roles of miRNA in PCOS”
2011: Medical College of Georgia Translational Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility, & Genetics Meeting, Augusta GA – “TRIM71: miRNA regulation in PCOS”
2009: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 3rd Annual Immunology Conference at Pepperdine University Malibu, CA – “Innate Immunity and Inflammation: new roles for Pentraxin 3.”
2008: 6th Annual meeting of the International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Sciences (IFATS), Toulouse, France – “Direct co-culture of human adipocytes, adipose tissue macrophages and adipose stem/progenitor cells (ASPCs) reveals a mechanism for generation of new preadipocytes and a novel population of CD34 (+) ASPCs.”
Wu HL,Heneidi S, Chuang TY, Diamond MP, Layman LC, Azziz R, Chen YH. The expression of the miR-25/93/106b family of micro-RNAs in the adipose tissue of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Dec; 99(12):E2754-61. PMID: 25243570
Ogura F, Wakao S, Kuroda Y, Tsuchiyama K, Bagheri M,Heneidi S, Chazenbalk G, Aiba S, Dezawa M. Human adipose tissue possesses a unique population of pluripotent stem cells with nontumorigenic and low telomerase activities: potential implications in regenerative medicine. Stem Cells Dev. 2014 Apr 1; 23(7):717-28. PMID: 24256547
Saleh Heneidi, Ariel A. Simerman, Erica Keller, Prapti Singh, XinMin Le, and Gregorio Chazenbalk. Awakened by Cellular Stress: Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Population of Pluripotent Stem Cells Derived from Human Adipose Tissue. PLoS One. 2013 Jun 5; 8(6):e64752. PMID: 23755141
Yen-Hao Chen, Saleh Heneidi, Jung-Min Lee, David W. Stepp, Larry Layman, Gloria Mabel Gamboa, Gregorio Chazenbalk, and Ricardo Azziz. Roles of miRNA in the Aberrant Glucose Metabolism of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Induction of miR-93 Regulates GLUT4 Expression in Human Adipocytes. Diabetes. 2013 Jul; 62(7):2278-86. PMID: 23493574
Gregorio Chazenbalk G, Chen Y-H, Heneidi S, Lee J-M, Wang C, Xu J, Pall M, Chen Y-D I, Azziz R. Abnormal expression of genes involved in inflammation, lipid metabolism, and Wnt signaling in the adipose tissue of polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 May; 97(5):E765-70. PMID: 22344199
Chazenbalk G, Bertolotto C, Heneidi S, Aronowitz J, Yoshimura K, Simmons CF, Azziz R. Novel pathway of adipogenesis through cross-talk between adipose tissue macrophages, adipose stem/progenitor cells and adipocytes. PLoS ONE 6:e17834, 2011. PMID: 21483855
Chazenbalk G, Trivax BS, Yildiz BO, Bertolotto C, Mathur R, Heneidi S, Azziz R. Regulation of adiponectin secretion by adipocytes in the polycystic ovary syndrome: Role of tumor necrosis factor-a. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Feb;95(2):935-42. PMID: 20089616
Publications - Peer-reviewed Articles – Reviews, Editorials, and Letters:
Heneidi S, Bertolotto C, Chazenbalk G, Simmons C, Azziz R. Cover art –Year 2010. Nature Reviews-Endocrinology, Vol 6 (all issues). http://www.nature.com/nrendo/journal/v6/n1/index.html
Heneidi S, Chazenbalk G. Worth the Weight: Adipose Stem Cells in Human Disease, in Rakesh Srivastava, Sharmila Shankar, eds. Stem Cells and Human Diseases. Springer, New York, NY , 2012, IX, p. 323-339.
Heneidi S, Article Art – Microscopy Photomicrograph Women Health (Magazine). 2013
Medical Degree: Cairo University School of Medicine (El Kasr El Einy)
Undergraduate Degree: Cairo University School of Medicine (El Kasr El Einy)
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Interests: Genitourinary, Gynecology and Surgical Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Well-known program, close to family and friendly staff
Hobbies: Cooking, church, community serving, traveling, and meeting new people
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Kozman D, Abramowsky CR, Poulik J, et al. Pediatric Right Ventricular Cardiac Steatosis following Immunosuppressive Treatment. Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2020;1-6. doi:10.1080/15513815.2020.1728792
Kozman D, Mattox S, Singh G. Serum Folate of Less than 7.0 ng/mL is a Marker of Malnutrition. Laboratory Medicine, lmz101, https://doi.org/10.1093/labmed/lmz101
Metry D, Heneidi S, Lee W, Biddinger P, Kolhe R, Madi R, Kavuri S. Morphologically Benign Thyroid Tissue Presenting Years Later as Renal Metastasis; Role of Molecular Pathology. College of American Pathologists. Orlando, September 2019.
Metry D, Kunak R, Aullah A, Ghelieb I, Abboud R, Kleven D. Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome, A Case Report. College of American Pathologists. Orlando, September 2019.
Metry D, Clavijo A, Bunyapen C, White J. Rapidly Deteriorating Cardiomyopathy in a 25 Weeks Fetus with No Known Cause, an Autopsy Case Revealing Multiple Rare Congenital Cardiac Anomalies. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. Phoenix, Arizona. September 2019.
Metry D, Banks M, Ahmad I, Pantin J, Savage NM. Familial Platelet Disorder and RUNX1 Mutation with Development of B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia. College of American Pathologists. Chicago, Illinois. October, 2018.
Metry D, Ghleilib I, Nwogbo O, Kavuri S, Sharma S, Alsaied A, Biddinger P. Laryngeal Allergic Mucoid Impaction in Bilateral False Vocal Cords. American Society of Clinical Pathology. Baltimore, Maryland. October 2018
Awad HH, Tisminetzky M, Metry D, McManus D. Magnitude, Treatment, and Impact of Diabetes
Mellitus in Patients Hospitalized with Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction:
A Community-Based Study. Diab Vasc Dis Res. 2016 Jan; 13(1): 13–20.
Herman HK, Metry D, Caltharp S. Identification of Bile Duct Paucity in Alagille Syndrome: Utilizing CK7 and EMA Immunohistochemistry as a reliable panel for accurate diagnosis. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2016 Jan-Feb;19(1):47-50
Naguib MM, Robinson H, Shoffeitt C, Howe H, Metry D, Shehata BM. Modified Rapid AChE Method (MRAM) for Hirschsprung Disease Diagnosis: A Journey from Meier-Ruge Until Now. Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2016 Aug 23:1-11
Shinnick J, Abramowsky CR, Khoshnam N, Broecker JS, Metry D, Thomas AC, Curtis CL, Shehata BM. Paracrine Effects of Leydig Cell Nodular Hyperplasia, Two Case Reports: A Neglected Phenomenon. Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2016 Aug 23:1-7
Khoshnam N, Shehata BM, Metry D. Primary Pediatric Breast Lesions: Comparing the Prevalence of Malignancies in the Middle East to North America; Review of 1,044 Cases. Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2017, Mar 0:1-10
Metry D., Abramowsky C.R., Deshpande S.,Khoshnam N., Darrisaw L. Gupta N. Pediatric Right Ventricular Cardiac Steatosis Following Immunosuppressive Treatment.
Metry D., Abramowsky C.R., Gupta N. Early detection of chronic hepatic transplant rejection by immunohistochemistry.
Medical Degree: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
Undergraduate Degree: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, College of Health Sciences, Nigeria
Hometown: Schererville, IN
Interests: Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine
Why I chose Augusta University: The friendly and hospitable faculty and residents in addition to its prime location
and environment suitable for work/family life balance
Hobbies: Playing tennis, going to the gym, sightseeing, watching geopolitical news and sports
Random Fact: I love singing in the choir and cooking Nigerian dishes!
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Nwogbo OJV, Larsen RM, Ameri A, Savage, NM. Pseudo-Gaucher Cells in Association with Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma. College of American Pathologists. Chicago, Illinois. October, 2018.
Nwogbo OJV, Wang G, Johnson B, Mondal A, Pundkar C, Chaubey A, Sharma S, Kolhe R. Utility of Whole Genome Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Microarray (SNPM) and Targeted Somatic Mutations in Evaluation of Histologically Equivocal Adrenal Cortical Neoplasm. College of American Pathologists. Chicago, Illinois. October, 2018.
Nwogbo OJV, Wang G, Johnson B, Mondal A, Pundkar C, Chaubey A, Kavuri S, Sharma S, Kolhe R. Utility of Whole Genome Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Microarray (SNPM) and Targeted Somatic Mutations in Evaluation of Cytologically Challenging Case of Mesothelioma. College of American Pathologists. Chicago, Illinois. October, 2018.
Nwogbo OJV, Wang G, Johnson B, Mondal A, Pundkar C, Chaubey A, Kavuri S, Kolhe R. Utility of Whole Genome Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Microarray (SNPM) and Targeted Somatic Mutations in Evaluation of Cytologically Bland but Clinically Worrisome Lipomatous Lesion on a Core Biopsy. College of American Pathologists. Chicago, Illinois. October, 2018.
Nwogbo OJV, Yeh J, Allen S, Tinsley S, Bollag R, Jillella A. Evaluation of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Collection Parameters: Does Increased Yield Improve Quality? American Association of Blood Banks. Boston, Massachusetts. October, 2018.
Nwogbo, O.V. (July, 2008). Cutaneous Manifestation of Tuberculosis, Internal Medicine Clinical Conference. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria.
Nwogbo. O.V. (September, 2009). Incidence of Stroke in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. Internal Medicine Clinical Conference. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Nigeria.
Nwogbo, O.V., Kennedy,B.. (March, 2013). Dynamic Hyperinflation and Cardiac Arrest During One-Lung Ventilation. Problem Based Learning Case.
Dzarki,R., Nwogbo, O.V. (May, 2013). Parvo Virus B19 Arthropathy. Problem Based Learning Case
Adam, A.D, Talarico, E., Nwogbo, O.V. (2012). Sandra's Dyspnea. Problem Based Learning Case (pp.358). Gary: American Association of Medical Colleges.
Medical Degree: AL Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya
Undergraduate Degree: AL Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Accepted Fellowship: Surgical Pathology, MCG
Why I chose Augusta University: Location, great residents, attendings and people
Hobbies: Cooking and spending time with family
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Ghleilib I, Badin K, Hambrick J, Jillella A, Savage NM. CD25 in B lymphoblastic leukemia. College of American Pathologists. Chicago, Illinois. October, 2018.
Ghleilib, Intisar A. (April 2008). Colonic Polyps and Their Relation to Colonic Carcinoma. Master dissertation’s Defense. Department of Pathology. AL Arab Medical University,
Ghleilib, Intisar A. (July 2014). The Accuracy of Prostate Biopsy to Assign Patient with Low Grade Prostate Cancer to Active Surveillance. Master dissertation’s Defense. Boston University.
Ghleilib, Intisar A., Savage, Natasha (May 2018). CD25 in B Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Augusta University
The Accuracy of Prostate Biopsy: In Assigning Patients with Low-Grade Prostate Cancer to Active Surveillance 2017
Medical Degree: University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Undergraduate Degree: University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Interests in Pathology: Pediatric and Surgical Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Collegial environment, dedication of faculty to Graduate Medical Education and high complexity of cases.
Hobbies: Spending time with family
Random Fact: I love to decorate cakes and cookies
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Payne-Jameau, Y. Espinal, P Gomez, C. “Epidemiology of Patients Diagnosed with Oral Cavity
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in South Florida. Poster presentation, United States & Canadian
Academy of Pathology’s 106th Annual Meeting, 2017 in San Antonio, TX 2017.
Payne-Jameau, Y. Pearlman, E. What is the Optimal Threshold for a Syphilis ELISA? Poster
presentation, American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, Boston, MA 2014.
Payne-Jameau, Y. Spencer, D. Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver in a patient taking
mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus. Poster presentation, College of American Pathologists
Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2012, Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
136 (9):
1021, 2012.
Payne-Jameau, Y. McLendon, R. Acute splenic sequestration crisis in a patient with sickle beta+
thalassemia.” Poster presentation, American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual
Meeting,
Boston, MA, 2012.
Payne-Jameau, Y., White, F., Azouz, A., Bradley, R Hyperhemolysis syndrome in a patient with
sickle cell disease. Poster presentation, Resident and Fellow Poster Competition Tennessee
Medical Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, 2011.
Previous Fellowship: Pediatric Pathology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Residency: Emory University (AP/CP)
Medical Degree: Medical University of South Carolina
Undergraduate Degree: Florida State University
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL
Interests in Pathology: Pediatrics & Forensic
Why I chose Augusta University: For the fellowship program at the GBI
Hobbies: Yoga, Music Festivals & True Crime
Random Fact: I never learned how to ride a bike
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