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Department
Specialty
Pathology
Phone: 832-824-2250
Fax: 832-825-1032
Address
6621 Fannin Street
Suite AB1195
Houston, TX 77030
Kevin E. Fisher, MD, PhD
Medical Director of Molecular Oncology
Associate Professor of Pathology & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital | Fellowship | Molecular Genetic Pathology | 2014 |
| Emory University Hospital | Residency | Anatomic & Clinical Pathology | 2013 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine/Philosophy | 2009 |
About
Dr. Fisher's research interests encompass molecular oncology and focus namely on the application of genomic technologies to the diagnosis and management of pediatric solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. His clinical interests focus on the development and implementation of combined targeted next-generation sequencing and cytogenetic assays to provide diagnostic and prognostic information for pediatric patients with acute leukemia.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Association for Molecular Pathology | Associate Member |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology | Junior Member and Housestaff Representative for the National Education Committee |
Selected Publications
Fisher KE, Cohen C, Siddiqui MT, Palma JF, Lipford EH 3rd, Longshore JW. Accurate detection of BRAF p.V600E mutations in challenging melanoma specimens requires stringent immunohistochemistry scoring criteria or sensitive molecular assays. Human Pathology 2014 Aug 7.
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