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Carrie Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago. With a focus on clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics, Fitzpatrick specializes in constitutional disorders and has significant expertise in diagnostic cytogenetics and molecular genomics related to neoplastic disorders, particularly hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. She has made substantial contributions to research in the genetic characterization of various cancers, including B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. Her work emphasizes the real-world implications of genetic mutations in high-risk diseases, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through innovative molecular diagnostics. Fitzpatrick holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has completed clinical fellowships in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics. She remains actively involved in both clinical practice and research, striving to advance the field of diagnostic genetics and improve therapeutic strategies for her patients.
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