Cytopathology Fellow @UVA_Pathology. Former medical laboratory scientist. Wife, mom, and bookworm.

Virginia, USA
Joined April 2020
#OpenAccess! Timely recognition of TFE3-rearranged renal cell carcinoma’s distinct cytomorphologic and histomorphologic features is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… @IUMedSchool @NU_Pathology #CytoPath
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PGY-3 and Chief Resident Natalie Hillerson presenting her work with co-resident Selveras Zayed (@selveras_stains) on autopsy and wellness during this afternoon’s poster session! #USCAP2025
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#USCAP2025 | Following @Sinchita_Roy's presentation, our EIC @bfaquin presents on the @WHO Reporting System for Head and Neck Cytopathology. Dr. Faquin co-authored this 2024 article on thyroid nodules w/ DICER1 mutations or PTEN alterations: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… #CytoPath
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Cervical lymph node FNA: Hodgkin lymphoma This case had both classic binucleated Reed-Sternberg cells as well as mononuclear and multinucleated RS cell variants #CytoPath #PathTwitter
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💥#OpenAccess: FNA and effusion cytology of thoracic SMARCA4–deficient undifferentiated tumor and SMARCA4-deficient NSCLC: A multi-institutional experience with 27 patients acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… #CytoPath @PathPro @SatturwarSwati @smlungpathguy @ZallesNicole
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New! FNAC is a highly accurate and specific test for lymph node (LN) pathology, especially in the pediatric population. The incorporation of the Sydney system helps to achieve uniformity and reproducibility in LN cytology diagnosis. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… #CytoPath #FNAPath
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🌍 #WorldCancerDay's not over yet! We're still doing our part to raise cancer awareness today (and every day) in #CytoPath. 🧵Read this thread to access recent, high-impact articles published in Cancer Cytopathology! 👇
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#Cancer doesn’t recognize borders, but our approach to it can vary across the globe. Read how thyroid #FNA molecular practices differ between Western and Asian countries. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… #WorldCancerDay #CytoPath
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🌍 On #WorldCancerDay, read the latest on the surprising link between organ transplant meds and skin cancer risk. Why are specialized care and vigilant follow-ups crucial for transplant patients? Find out more 👇 acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… #CytoPath @bfaquin
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🌍 On #WorldCancerDay, revisit a study on mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC)! How effective is FNA biopsy for high-grade vs. low-grade MEC? Check out the detailed findings and stunning cytology images here: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… #CytoPath @bfaquin
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Climate change negatively impacts cancer risk and fuels health disparities across the globe. 🌍 This 2-part series by @seattlebryn & @bfaquin highlights some of these challenges: Pt 1: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… Pt 2: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… #WorldCancerDay #CytoPath
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Don't skip the final Short Course of #ASCyto24 today at 10:00am! "Mentorship with Purpose: An Interactive Workshop to Accelerate Your Career, Empower Others, Ignite Connections" from EB member @Alaricelowe Read a bit of Dr. Lowe's spectacular work here: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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9:30am today! 🕤 Mastering Renal FNA: Unveiling Diagnostic Precision Through Systematic Approach features our EB member @barkanga and is the final Sign-out with the Professor of #ASCyto24! Check out her recent paper on FNA of renal lesions here: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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Today at 8:00am! 🕗 Pediatric Thyroid Cytology: Challenging Cases from Across the Atlantic. This is Digital Slide Workshop 5 presented by Associate Editor @DianaEstherossi and EB member @DrVivianWeiss. #ASCyto24 Revisit Dr. Rossi's related work here: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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Starting 8:00am today at #ASCyto24! Sign-out with our Editorial Board member @aakasharmand and discover Diagnostic Clues and Challenges in Everyday Thyroid Cytology. Revisit his seminal 2016 work on NIFTP here: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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There is still time to attend the 8:00am #ASCyto24 Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Workshop with Drs. Ron Balassanian and Poonam Vohra! Grow your skills and training in this minimally invasive, cost-effective diagnostic tool. @BalassanianRon @PoonamVohra3
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Feeling hungry for knowledge? 🍽️ Join the Companion Lunch Session at 12pm at #ASCyto24, where Cancer Cytopathology EB members @marthabpitman, @fcschmitt, and @aakasharmand discuss fine needle biopsy instrumentation, target sites, and diagnostic accuracy. #CytoPath
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More lunchtime learning at #ASCyto24! 🍽️ Our EIC Dr. Bill Faquin (@bfaquin) shares CAP HPV Testing Guideline updates for head and neck cancers. Revisit his recent co-authored article: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… @VandaTorousMD @aakasharmand @PathPro @DianaEstherossi
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Happening at 10:30am at #ASCyto24: Our EB member Dr. Vanda Torous (@VandaTorousMD) leads the short course on applying #CytoPath lab quality assurance fundamentals to drive targeted system improvements. Revisit related work by Dr. Torous et al: acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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Join in to learn about lung #cytopath updates. #pulmpath #ASCyto24
☀️☕ Start Day 2 at #ASCyto24 with the 8:00am State of the Art Symposium! Our Associate Editor Dr. Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri (@Sinchita_Roy) moderates as EB Member Dr. Jennifer Sauter (@JL_Sauter) shares the latest advances in lung cancer cytopathology. #CytoPath
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