Dr. Sanja Dacic

Professor

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Biography

Sanja Dacic, MD, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in anatomic pathology and currently serves as the Vice Chair and Director of Anatomic Pathology at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Dacic assumed this leadership position on May 1, 2022, having previously been a professor and director at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research primarily focuses on diagnostic pulmonary molecular pathology and the development of prognostic biomarkers. She has made significant contributions to large-scale translational research projects related to lung cancer and pleural mesotheliomas, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles, book chapters, and guidelines for practice. Dr. Dacic is a co-author of the revised College of American Pathologists/International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer/Association for Molecular Pathology guidelines on molecular testing in lung cancer. In addition to her research, she actively participates in various academic committees and editorial boards, including her role as deputy editor-in-chief for Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. She has received multiple honors, including the IASLC Award for Translational Research. Dr. Dacic's educational background includes a medical degree and a PhD from the University of Zagreb, as well as residency training at the University of Pittsburgh.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice Chair, Director Anatomic Pathology

2022-05-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Oversees the Anatomic Pathology department and leads various research initiatives.

Professor, Director Anatomic Pathology

— Present

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Directed Anatomic Pathology and led the educational and research programs.

Awards

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IASLC Award for Translational Research

2020-05-01
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Young Investigator Award

2011-05-01
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Arthur Purdy Stout Society Daljit Elaine Sarkaria Lecture

2010-05-01
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UCLA Department of Pathology Research Day Award - Clinical Research Category

2004-05-01
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Best World Wide Web Case Report

2000-05-01

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.