Dr. Desiree Marshall

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Desiree Marshall, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Washington. She specializes in autopsy pathology and neuropathology, serving as the Medical Director for Autopsy Death Services at UW Medicine Hospitals. She is a board-certified forensic pathologist and leads the forensic neuropathology conference at the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Her clinical and research interests primarily focus on neurodegeneration, traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and neuropathology related to pediatric non-accidental trauma. Her current research efforts are centered around the Pacific Northwest Brain Donor Network, which aims to understand the effects of military-related traumatic brain injury. Dr. Marshall has a comprehensive training background, including fellowships in forensic pathology and neuropathology, as well as a residency in anatomic pathology, all completed at prestigious institutions such as the University of Washington and King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Additionally, she earned her Medical Doctorate from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and her Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, focusing on Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology.

Acting Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Served as Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, focusing on Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology.

Attending Physician

— Present

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

Attending Physician in the Department of Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology.

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
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

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