Dr. Michael Datto

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Bradley Datto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Duke University, where he specializes in molecular pathology. He is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Molecular Genetic Pathology. Dr. Datto serves as the Associate Vice President for Clinical Laboratories in the Duke University Health System and acts as Vice Chair for Clinical Pathology. He manages clinical testing reporting, develops quality management systems, and oversees educational programs. His role also includes strategic planning to meet the needs of patients and physicians, as well as coordinating research development. Dr. Datto is actively involved in utilizing high complexity laboratory data to enhance patient care and contributes to the development of the Molecular Registry for Tumors, a software solution that supports clinical trials at Duke. Additionally, he chairs the Accreditation Committee for the College of American Pathologists, which makes accreditation decisions for over 7,000 laboratories. Dr. Datto's extensive experience and commitment to quality care positions him as a pivotal figure in advancing the fields of molecular diagnostics and pathology education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Specializes in molecular pathology within the Department of Pathology.

Clinical Laboratories, Vice Chair Clinical Pathology

— Present

Duke University Health System • Durham, NC

Oversees clinical testing reporting and developing quality management systems.

Resident

2000-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Duke University • Durham, NC

Completed residency in Pathology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducted research in pharmacology.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)