Dr. Lawrence True

Professor

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Biography

Lawrence D. True, MD, is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at the University of Washington. With a distinguished career focusing on surgical pathology, he has a subspecialty expertise in genitourinary pathology and research in molecular biology, particularly regarding prostate cancer. His work emphasizes the identification of tissue biomarkers that can help predict prognosis and response to systemic therapy for prostate cancer patients. Dr. True employs innovative techniques such as laser microdissection and proteomics, alongside quantum dot-based immunohistochemistry to study the three-dimensional structure of prostate cancer. He has held multiple academic appointments, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor since his initial role in the Department of Pathology at the University of Colorado. He was later an Associate Professor at Yale University School of Medicine before joining the University of Washington, where he has been a staff pathologist at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, contributing to both clinical practice and academic scholarship. His efforts have significantly enhanced the understanding of prostate cancer mechanisms and diagnosis in clinical pathology contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Serves as Professor in the Department of Pathology, specializing in genitourinary pathology.

Associate Professor

1991-01-01 — 2003-01-01

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Served as Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology, adjunct role in Urology.

Associate Professor

1989-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Held a role as Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology.

Assistant Professor

1984-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology.

Assistant Professor

1982-01-01 — 1983-01-01

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology.

Instructor

1980-01-01 — 1981-01-01

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

Initially served as an Instructor in the Department of Pathology.

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.