Dr. Erika Hissong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Erika Hissong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Cornell University. Her research focuses on the integration of transcriptomics and spatial analytics to characterize tumor microenvironments, particularly in colorectal carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and various gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Hissong has contributed significantly to the understanding of immune landscape variations in tumors and has explored therapeutic targets leveraging molecular phenotyping. She has published extensively, with several papers demonstrating advancements in imaging techniques and diagnostic utilities within pathology. Her work emphasizes the importance of comprehensive molecular profiling to guide treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes in cancer. Beyond research, Dr. Hissong is dedicated to training the next generation of pathologists and researchers, fostering the application of novel diagnostic methodologies in clinical pathology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture