Riley H. Lochner, MD, MS

Dr. Riley Lochner is a Pathologist specializing in neuropathology and autopsy pathology. His clinical and research interests span brain tumor pathology, sudden unexplained deaths and neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Lochner has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, including work on tumor molecular pathology and TDP-43 pathology in dementias. He is active in professional societies such as the American Association of Neuropathologists and the National Association of Medical Examiners and has presented his research nationally. In addition to his clinical duties, he is dedicated to teaching and curriculum development, including initiatives to improve death certification education. Dr. Lochner’s work reflects a commitment to advancing both diagnostic accuracy and public health through interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship.

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I am a pediatric neuropathologist and autopsy pathologist with interests in brain tumor biology, sudden unexplained deaths, epilepsy and neurodevelopment. As a pathologist, I strive to provide timely, accurate and meaningful information to families and clinicians. I have strong interests in medical education and public health.

Intereses Clinicos

Tumors of the central nervous system, epilepsy, neurodevelopment, sudden unexpected death

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Lochner RH, Powell SZ, Fung K, Zhang YJ, Baskin D, Tremont-Lukats IW, Desai R, Dunn IF, Battiste JD, Hrachova M, Hardcastle J, Nazem A, Smoley SA, Isaacson M, Dasari S, Gandham M, Cimino PJ, Quezado M, Abdullaev Z, Pratt D, Aldape K, Jenkins R, Ida CM. FGFR1 fusions in genomically and epigenetically bona fide glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype, Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology, 2025, nlaf068, https://doi.org/10.1093/jnen/nlaf068

Lochner R., Nakayama, J., Steinhagen, E., Bagby C. Müllerian clear cell carcinoma arising from rectal endometriosis with pericolonic lymph node metastasis. Virchows Arch, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00428-024-03864-y

Lochner RH, Arumanayagam AS, Powell SZ, Masdeu JC, Pascual B, Cykowski MD. Anterior insula is more vulnerable than posterior insula to TDP-43 pathology in common dementias and ALS. Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology, 2024 Apr 19;83(5):307-317. doi: 10.1093/jnen/nlae027. PMID: 38591790; PMCID: PMC11029466

Dagher SA, Lochner RH, Ozkara BB, Schomer DF, Wintermark M, Fuller GN, Ucisik FE. The T2-FLAIR mismatch sign in oncologic neuroradiology: History, current use, emerging data, and future directions. Neuroradiology Journal, 2024 Aug;37(4):441-453. doi: 10.1177/19714009231212375. Epub 2023 Nov 4. PMID: 37924213; PMCID: PMC11366202

Lochner RH, Delfin L, Nezami BG, Cohen ML, Asa SL, Burguera B, Couce ME. Severe obesity associated with pituitary corticotroph hyperplasia and neoplasia. Endocrine Practice, 2023 Jun;29(6):471-477. doi: 10.1016/j.eprac.2023.03.274. Epub 2023 Mar 31. PMID: 37004872