Dr. Melissa Pessin

Professor

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Biography

Melissa Pessin is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago. She has expertise in Clinical Pathology and possesses additional board certification in Transfusion Medicine. Dr. Pessin's research interests include Clinical Informatics, Laboratory Automation, and Pathology Informatics. She has significantly contributed to the field through her involvement in comparing clinician estimates versus statistical tools predicting the risk of death in cancer patients and examining the performance characteristics of molecular serum biomarkers in clinical laboratory settings. Her academic background includes a PhD in Neuroscience from Princeton University and a significant role at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Physician Executive Development Program. With a strong focus on optimizing laboratory test utilization and exploring new test methodologies, Dr. Pessin continues to drive advancements in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Pathologist

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Experienced Clinical Pathologist with expertise in Clinical Informatics and additional board certification in Transfusion Medicine.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy