Dr. David Myerson

Associate Professor

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Biography

David H. Myerson is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Washington, Seattle. With a robust background in Anatomic Pathology, he has held numerous positions at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, including Associate Member in Clinical Research and various leadership roles in the Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory and Shared Resources Histology Laboratory. He has been influential in the field since earning his MD and PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1979. Myerson's contributions extend to medical appointments at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Swedish Hospital Medical Center, where he has directed services and provided consulting in pathology. He also completed a fellowship in Tumor Biology at Fred Hutch and was a visiting fellow at Yale University. His extensive experience and commitment to research and education reflect a distinguished career dedicated to advancing the field of pathology and cancer research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Emeritus

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Serving as a faculty member focusing on Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Associate Member

1992-01-01 — Present

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center • Seattle, WA

Involved in Clinical Research contributing to advancements in cancer treatments.

Co-Director

1989-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center-Seattle Cancer Care Alliance • Seattle, WA

Led the Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory, overseeing research and diagnostics.

Assistant Director

1991-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Shared Resources Histology Laboratory, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center • Seattle, WA

Managed histology services critical to cancer research.

Director

1991-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Hepatitis Virus Laboratory • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA

Oversaw research and diagnostics related to hepatitis viruses.

Consulting Staff Pathology

1999-01-01 — Present

Children’s Hospital Regional Medical Center • Seattle, WA

Provided consultancy services in pathology.

Medical Staff

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

Active member of the medical faculty contributing to patient care.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.