Department of Pathology shines at 2025 Tri-State Pathology Conference

Jawaria Hassan, M.D., M.S.

USA Health’s Department of Pathology proudly participated in the 2025 Tri-State Pathology Conference, showcasing outstanding research and academic contributions. Hosted by the Louisiana Pathology Society, in conjunction with the Alabama Association of Pathologists and the Mississippi Association of Pathologists, the conference was held in New Orleans in early October. 

Several faculty and trainees from the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine presented their work through poster sessions, and the department celebrated a first-place presentation award, highlighting the excellence and innovation within the program.

First Place Presentation Award

Title: “Clinicopathological Features and Molecular Alterations of Endometrial Carcinosarcoma Diagnosed in the South Gulf Coast Region”
Authors: Jawaria Hassan, M.D., M.S.; Osama Elkadi, M.D.; Eric Wei, M.D.; Jones L. Nathaniel, M.D.

Poster Presentations

Title: “Primary Cervical Malignant Melanoma: A Case Study With Molecular Characterization”
Authors: Juyeon Kim, M.D., Ph.D.; Osama Elkadi, M.D.

Title: “Warthin-Like Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in a Child”

Authors: Juyeon Kim, M.D., Ph.D.; Carlos A. Galliani, M.D.

Title: “Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis Presenting as a Hemorrhagic Brain Mass: A Diagnostic Challenge”

Authors: Huseyin Killic, M.D.; Osama Elkadi, M.D.

Title: “Histopathologic Spectrum of Mixed Invasive Breast Carcinomas: Morphologic and Biomarker Insights”

Authors: Maha Babker, M.D.; Eric Wei, M.D., Ph.D.

The department congratulates all participants for their hard work and dedication to advancing pathology education and research. Their achievements continue to strengthen USA Health’s commitment to excellence in patient care, discovery, and medical education.