About: Isaiah is currently a student at The University of Utah. He is helping to scan glass slides in the Anatomic Pathology Division in order to get digital images of specimens for various research projects.
Location: Huntsman Cancer Research North
Email: isaiah.albertson@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-4243
About: Christine joined the Medical Laboratory Sciences Division in 2022 and is the Graduate Student Coordinator for the MS program and also provides administrative support for the MLS team.
She has an AS Degree and comes with ten years of experience working in education with California public and charter schools.
Christine is a notary for the department.
Location: 27 S. Mario Capecchi Dr.
Email: christine.bratton@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-7913
About: Leslie provides administrative support at ARUP Laboratories for:
- Archana Agarwal, MBBS, MD
- Allison Carey, MD, PhD
- Timothy Hanley, MD, PhD
- Jeffrey Jacobsen, MD
- Kristin Karner, MD
- Peng Li, MD, PhD
- Madhu Menon, MD, PhD
- Rodney Miles, MD, PhD
- Karen Moser, MD
- Davig Ng, MD, FCAP, BSEE
- Jay Patel, MD, MBA
- Anton Rets, MD, PhD
- Anna Shestakova, MD, PhD
- Kristi Smock, MD
- Margaret Williams, MD
Program Coordinator: Hematopathology Fellowship
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: leslie.calvert@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x5241
About: Ms. Carn assists Dr. Lazar-Molnar in the H&I Lab, which she directs and is part of University Health Care. She has been with the university for 18 years.
Location: 417 Wakara
Also Works in: H&I Lab
Email: amber.carn@hsc.utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-0061
About: Joel provides administrative support at ARUP Laboratories for:
Hematopathology (CP) Faculty and Medical Directors
- Madhu P. Menon, MD, PhD, Head of Clinical Operations
- Archana Agarwal, MBBS, MD
- Allison Carey, MD, PhD
- Timothy Hanley, MD, PhD
- Jeffrey Jacobsen, MD
- Kristin Karner, MD
- Peng Li, MD, PhD
- Rodney Miles, MD, PhD
- Karen Moser, MD
- David Ng, MD, FCAP, BSEE
- Robert Ohgami, MD, PhD
- Jay Patel, MD, MBA
- Anton Rets, MD, PhD
- Anna Shestakova, MD, PhD
- Kristi Smock, MD
- Margaret Williams, MD
Molecular Oncology Solid Tumor (AP) Faculty and Medical Directors
- Anna Matynia, MD
- Parisa Adelhardt, MD, MS
- Cameron Beech, MD, MS
- Julia Bridge, MD, FACMG
- Joshua Coleman, MD
- Jong Taek Kim, MD, MS
Program Coordinator: Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: joel.cox@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x6423
About: Kimi manages the day-to-day operations of the Pathology Residency Program, which includes updating program policies and procedures, executing program letters of agreements (PLAs), administering program committees, managing the residency recruiting season and events, organizing the department’s annual graduation ceremony and welcome social, overseeing social media content, arranging annual specialty in-service examinations, and maintaining resident records.
Kimi works directly with:
- Pathology Residents
- Pathology Residency Program Leadership:
- Michael Ward, MD – Program Director
- Allison Cleary, MD, PhD – AP Associate Program Director
- Anton Rets, MD, PhD – CP Associate Program Director
Location: ARUP Laboratories (Mail Stop 115-G04)
Email: kimi.crist@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-583-2787 ext. 4514
Steven provides general administrative support throughout the Department of Pathology, with particular emphasis on the M&I Division. He holds Master’s Degrees in both Healthcare and Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, all from the University of Utah.
Location: JMRB
Email: steven.cundick@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-4095
About: Steven manages the administrative support for the Anatomic Pathology Division in addition to providing direct administrative support to the division chief. Steven has been with the University of Utah since 2009. He has a MS in history from the University of Utah and an MBA from Western Governors University.
Location: Huntsman Cancer Research North
Email: steven.degrange@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-4317
About: Chloe is the fellowship coordinator for the Surgical Pathology, Neuropathology and GI Pathology fellowship programs and provides administrative support in the Anatomic Pathology Division. She holds a Bachelors in Communications from University of Maine. She previously worked in higher education in Maine before moving to Montana and then Utah to enjoy the mountains.
Program Coordinator: Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, GI Pathology Fellowship, Neuropathology Fellowship, and Surgical Pathology Fellowship.
Location: Huntsman Cancer Research North
Email: Chloe.dyer@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-6214
About: Michelle is the Program Coordinator for the Medical Laboratory Science Program. She has worked in the administrative field for over 10 years, including 7 years at the University of Utah. She is happy to be back at the U after a long break from her career to take care of her family.
Location: 27 S. Mario Capecchi Dr.
Email: michelle.evans@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-2291
About: Nikki is the Executive Assistant for:
• Dr. Peter Jensen, ARUP Presidential Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology Chairman, Board of Directors ARUP Laboratories
• Dr. Ryan O’Connell, Chief – Microbiology and Immunology Division and John M Matsen Presidential Endowed Chair
She also provides administrative support for:
• Mountain West Microbiome Alliance (MoWMA)
• Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium (MAGIC)
• Pathology purchasing
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: nikki.forrest@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-2617
About: Mishka assists Ashleigh Mckensie with administrative duties and provides support at ARUP Laboratories for the Administrative Team, Medical Directors, and Trainees.
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: mishka.foster@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x4505
About: Paul provides grants/contracts support to Pathology faculty. He has been with the University of Utah, in an administrative role, since 2014. He holds a Ph.D. in Anatomy (Tulane University), and an MBA (University of Utah).
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: paul.frankel@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-646-7818
About: Destiny Gomez provides administrative support for the Department of Pathology, with a primary focus on HR tasks for the Microbiology and Immunology PhD program. She supports the graduate recruitment process and provides guidance to international students navigating academic and institutional requirements. Destiny also oversees building access coordination, ensuring smooth operational support across departmental facilities.
Destiny holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Arizona State University.
Location: Remote/1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: destiny.gomez@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-3588
About: Krista provides administrative support for the Pediatric Pathology Division for:
• Jessica Comstock, MD
• Beth Doughty, MD
• Kyle Kurek, MD
• Amy Lowichik, MD, PhD
• Lily Marsden, MD
• Angelica Putnam, MD
• Dan Summerfield, MD
She is also the program coordinator for the ACGME-accredited Pediatric Pathology Fellowship. She holds a BA in behavioral science and health from the University of Utah. Krista has been with the Department of Pathology since 2003.
Program Coordinator: Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Location: 1st Floor Primary Children's Hospital
Email: krista.grant@imail2.org
Phone: 801-662-2155
About: Maggie is currently attending Western Governors University where she will earn her BS in Software Engineering. She provides administrative support for the Anatomic Pathology, Transfusion, and Hospital Laboratory Faculty.
Location: Huntsman Cancer Research North
Email: maggie.harward@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-646-4228
About: Mason is a Study Coordinator for the Department of Pathology. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Utah State University in 2024.
Location: Huntsman Cancer Research North
Email: mason.hovinga@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-4243
About: Jenny manages the administrative team for the Medical Laboratory Sciences division. She also manages the Faculty retention, reappointment, tenure and promotion processes. (FRA) Jenny has been with the Department of Pathology since 1999.
Location: 27 S. Mario Capecchi Dr.
Email: jennifer.johnson@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-6262
About: Kali works extensively with the department’s medical school curriculum, specializing in technology-assisted learning and curriculum development. She has worked for the University of Utah since 2002, holds an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy, and has taught communication courses at the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College during her doctoral training.
Location: 27 S. Mario Capecchi Dr.
Email: kali.korbis@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-5452
About: Provides accounting support in the Pathology Department.
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: joe.landvatter@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-5870
About: Francis provides administrative support at ARUP Laboratories for:
- David R. Hillyard, MD, Medical Director: Molecular Infectious Disease
- Mark A. Fisher, PhD, Medical Director: Bacteriology, Special Microbiology, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
- Salika M. Shakir, PhD, D(ABMM) Medical Director: Microbial Amplified Detection, AFB
- Patricia R. Slev, PhD, D(ABCC) Section Chief: Immunology
- Benjamin T. Bradley, MD, PhD, Medical Director: Institute for Research and Innovation in Infectious Disease genomics Technologies, High Consequence Pathogen Response, Virology, and Molecular Infectious Disease
- Kimberly E. Hanson, MD, MHS, Section Chief: Clinical Microbiology
Program Coordinator: Medical Microbiology Fellowship
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: francis.laradiaz@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x3592
About: Mi'Chelle provides administrative support at ARUP Laboratories for:
Molecular Genetics Medical Directors
- Pinar Bayrak-Toydemir, MD, PhD, FACMG
- Makenzie L. Fulmer, PhD
- Yuan Ji, PhD, DABCP, FACMG
- Rong Mao, MD, FACMG
- Sherin Shaaban, MD, PhD, MSci, FACMG
Cytogenetics Medical Directors
- Erica Andersen, PhD, FACMG
- Bo Hong, MD, FACMG
- Leticia Miravalle, PhD, FACMG
- Patricia A. Mowery-Rushton, PhD
- Lucilla Pizzo, PhD
- Denise Quigley, PhD, FACMG
- Hiba Risheg, PhD, FACMG
- Katie Rudd, PhD, FACMG
- Jian Zhao, PhD
Program Coordinator: Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: michelle.larsen@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x3205
About: Graduated from the University of Utah in International Studies in 2011. Has been working in the Pathology Dept. for 14 years and helps manage all things purchasing and Ushop.
Location: JMRB 1100
Email: lydia.lefler@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-2924
About: Julie provides administrative support at ARUP Laboratories for:
Clinical Chemistry Medical Directors
- Elizabeth Frank, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, DABCC, FADLM
- Heather Nelson, PhD, DABCC
- Jessica Boyd, PhD, FCACB, DABCC(TC)
- Joely Straseski, PhD, MS, MLS(ASCP), DABCC, FADLM
- Joesph Rudolf, MD
- Kamisha Johnson-Davis, PhD, DABCC (CC, TC)
- Kelly Doyle, PhD, DABCC, FAACC
- Gwen McMillin, PhD, DABCC (CC, TC), FADLM
- Nick Spies, MD
Clinical Biochemical Genetics Medical Directors
- Filippo Ingoglia, PhD
- Irene De Biase, MD, PhD, FACMG
- Judith Hobert, PhD, ABMGG
- Marzia Pasquali, PhD, FACMG
- Tatiana Yuzyuk, PhD, ABMGG
Program Coordinator: Clinical Chemistry Fellowship, Clinical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: julie.mackenzie@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x2506
About: In his primary role as Workforce Operations Manager, Malcolm facilitates the human resource needs of the department. As Fellowship Administrator, he provides oversight for 14 subspecialty training programs. As Cytopathology Fellowship Coordinator, he assists the ACGME-accredited program fulfill GME/ACGME requirements and graduate board-eligible fellows. Malcolm holds a master's degree in communication from the University of Utah. He has been with the Department of Pathology since 2008.
Program Coordinator: Cytopathology Fellowship
Location: Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: mark.malcolm@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-4853
About: Melanie is a notary and provides administrative support for:
- Tracy George, MD, Professor of Pathology, University of Utah; President and Chief Scientific Officer, ARUP Laboratories
She also provides backup support for:
- Andy Theurer, BS, CPA, Chief Executive Officer, ARUP Laboratories
- Kent C. Gordon, CPA MAcc, Chief Financial Officer, ARUP Laboratories
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: melanie.mitchell@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x2406
About: Leah works in JMRB as an office assistant helping deliver mail throughout the department.
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: runner@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-3717
About: Monica Neumann joined the Department of Pathology in March 2025, where she supports faculty through key academic processes, including retention, reappointment, tenure, and promotion (FRA). She has been part of the University of Utah Health community since 2016. Monica holds a Master’s degree in Business in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Society, and Policy from the University of Utah. A lifelong Utahn, Monica was born and raised in Stockton and continues to call Utah home. Outside of work, she enjoys all things Disney and is a devoted cat lover.
Location: Building 379
Email: monica.neumann@path.utah.edu
Phone: (801)581-4880
About: Kylie collaborates with department stakeholders to curate and create content for Department of Pathology social media accounts.
Location: Huntsman Cancer Research North
Email: kylie.oconnell@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-4317
About: Gabby joined the Division of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) in 2025 as the Public Relations Associate/Recruiting & Engagement Specialist for the MLS program. She is responsible for student recruitment, engagement, and outreach efforts for the division. She holds a BA in Communication and Political Science from the University of Utah.
Location: 27 S. Mario Capecchi Dr.
Email: gabby.peterson@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-4516
About: Kim provides administrative support to the graduate students. She also coordinates the different seminar series in the department.
Also Works in: PhD Program
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: kim.springer@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-3717
About: Alysha is an Adminstrative Assistant for the Department of Pathology.
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: alysha.stanton@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-2408
About: Whitney earned a B.S. degree at Weber State University and then started her career in higher education shortly thereafter. She advises students interested in applying to the MLS major or minor that have a last name beginning in A-M.
Location: Building 379
About: Kristi is an Administrative Assistant supporting the Faculty and Staff in the Microbiology & Immunology Division of Pathology.
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: kristi.stowe@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-1547
About: Suzette provides administrative support at ARUP Laboratories for:
Clinical Immunology
- Lazar-Molnar, Eszter PhD, D(ABMLI), F(ACHI)
- Lin, Leo MD, PhD
- Nandakumar, Vijayalakshmi PhD
- Peterson, Lisa K. PhD
- Rychert, Jennifer PhD
- Smith, Tammy MD, PhD
- Saadalla, Adbulrahman MB, BCh
- Jain, Dharmendra Ph.D., S(ACHI)
Program Coordinator: Clinical Immunology Fellowship
Location: ARUP Laboratories
Email: suzette.thurman@aruplab.com
Phone: 801-583-2787 x2046
About: Bryan is the Associate Director for the Department of Pathology.
Location: 1100 Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: bryan.webster@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-7775
About: Marsha is the Administrative Director for the Department of Pathology.
Location: 1100F Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building
Email: marsha.williams@path.utah.edu
Phone: 801-213-3710
About: Lexi previously worked at Salt Lake Community College as an Academic Advisor for the SLCC Prison Education program.
She advises students interested in applying to the MLS major or minor that have a last name beginning in N-Z.
Location: Building 379
Email: lexi.wilson@path.utah.edu
About: Sarah is a notary and provides administrative support for:
- Jonathan Genzen MD, PhD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer
- Julio Delgado, MD, MS, Vice Chair and Chief of the Division of Clinical Pathology, Executive Vice President of ARUP Laboratories
- Adam Barker, PhD, Chief Operations Officer
- Hunter Best, PhD, FACMG, operations Platform Director: NGS
Assistant Program Coordinator: Clinical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship
Location: ARUP
Phone: 801-583-2787 ext: 2287