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The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, is one of the world's largest and most sophisticated clinical laboratory and pathology departments. The department performs more than 20 million laboratory tests annually in support of the Mayo Clinic practice and more than 4,000 Mayo Clinic Laboratories clients around the world.

Backed by the knowledge and expertise of more than 160 consultants and 3,000 employees in a wide range of professional roles, the department supports patient care across the continuum of care ranging from the patient's bedside to esoteric laboratory and pathology services. The department works collaboratively with colleagues in Arizona, Florida, and throughout the Mayo Clinic Health System.

Facilities

The Division of Laboratory Genetics was established in 1992 with Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, and Fertility Testing laboratories, adding the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory in 1996 and the Clinical Genome Sequencing Laboratory in 2014.

Since its formation, the Division of Laboratory Genetics has actively contributed to the study of genetic disease and the advancement of genetic testing and related technology. This effort is ultimately aimed at enhancing clinical patient care. Within each laboratory, board-certified directors and genetic counselors work closely with laboratory supervisors and technologists to ensure that accurate, reliable results are available in a timely manner.

Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields.

You have direct access to Mayo Clinic's laboratory genetics specialists throughout the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship.

Advisers and mentors

Fellows are assigned dedicated faculty advisers who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You meet with your advisers periodically throughout the fellowship to review progress and career goals, and ensure that your educational needs are being met. Advisers also serve as a contact point for introducing you and your family to Rochester, Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic system.

Visiting professors

Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures and participate in hospital rounds and have informal discussions with trainees. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.

Program Faculty

Nicole Lynn Hoppman, Ph.D.

Program Director

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Ross Rowsey, Ph.D.

Associate Program Director

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Linda Baughn, Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Dimitar Gavrilov, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Katherine Geiersbach, M.D.

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Patricia Greipp, D.O.

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Instructor in Medicine

Instructor in Oncology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Sounak Gupta, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Assistant Professor of Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Kevin Halling, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Cris Ida, M.D.

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Emeritus in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Rhett Ketterling, M.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Benjamin Kipp, Ph.D.

Division Chair of Laboratory Genetics

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Anatomic Pathology

Dietrich Matern, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Professor of Medical Genetics

Professor of Pediatrics

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Devin Oglesbee, Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Associate Professor of Medical Genetics

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Jess Peterson, M.D.

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Kimiyo Raymond, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Emeritus in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Ande Rumilla, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

William Sukov, M.D.

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Stephen Thibodeau, Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Supplemental Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Erik Thorland, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Silvia Tortorelli, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Daniel Van Dyke, Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Emeritus in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Rachael Vaubel, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Gang Zheng, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

Consultant in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

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