Our People
Our people are the heart of our program. From the reception desk to the laboratory technicians, from the gross room to the molecular laboratory, from the blood bank to the FNA clinic, from the resident room to the faculty offices, you will find our people in our department interested and eager to help you become the best pathologist you can be.
At Iowa, you will be exposed to some of the best clinicians, teachers and researchers in our profession. We provide high-powered opportunities for you to learn career-long lessons from these dedicated professionals while maintaining an open-door philosophy and collegial atmosphere.
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Current Fellow
David Nai, MD
C272 GH
1-319-356-3996, pager #4399
david-nai@uiowa.edu
Education and Training:
BS, Iowa State University, 2010-2014
MD, University of Illinois, 2014-2019
Residency, AP/CP, University of Michigan, 2019-2023
Fellowship, Hematopathology Fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, 2023-2024
Publications:
Merrill MJ, Nai D, Ghosh P, Edwards NA, Hallett M, Ray-Chaudhury A. Neuropathology in a case of episodic ataxia type 4. Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol. 2016;42(3):296-300. PMID: 26264377.
Nai D, Kroft SH, Harrington AM. Clinicopathologic Correlates of Immunophenotype in Mycosis Fungoides/Sézary Syndrome. (In process).
Past Fellows
Of the previous nine fellows in our program, five are practicing transfusion medicine in an academic setting and three are directors at regional blood centers. One is completing his clinical pathology residency (his fellowship was done out of typical sequence).
Kai Rogers, MD, PhD (2023-2024)
Medical School: MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2014-2021
Residency: CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2021-2023 and 2024-2025
Current Position: Fourth year of residency at UIHC
Meredith Parsons, MD (2022-2023)
Medical School: MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2007-2011
Residency: CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2018-2021
Fellowship: Medical Microbiology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2012-2022
Current Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
[Name Redacted] (2021-2022)
Information removed for privacy reasons at the request of the graduate.
Current Position: Staff pathologist at a United States academic intitution.
Nicole Saviano, MD (2020-2021)
Medical School: MD, St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, 2003-2008
Residency: AP/CP, RWJ Barnabas Health, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, N.J., 2008-2012
Fellowship: Surgical Pathology, University of California, San Diego, 2012-2013
Current Position: Staff Pathologist at HCA Healthcare in Tampa, FL.
Natalie Malvik, MD, MPH (2018-2019)
Medical School: MD, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, Ill., 2009-2014
Residency: CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2014-2018
Additional Training: MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, Chicago, 2006-2008
Current Position: Assistant Professor, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Maressa Pollen, MBBS (2016-2017)
Medical School: Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, 2002-2006
Residency: Louisiana State University, Shreveport, La., 2006-2011
Additional Training: Fellowship, Molecular Genetic, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., 2011-2012; Fellowship, Cytology, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Miss., 2015-2016
Current Position: Staff Pathologist, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J.
Gagan Mathur, MD (2015-2016)
Medical School: Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, India
Residency: Pathology Residency, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012-2015
Current Position: Associate Professor, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Keith (Alexander) Smith, DO (2014-2015)
Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Mo., 2010
Residency: AP/CP, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Ind., 2010-2011 (program closed); Summa Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, 2011-2014
Current Position: LifeServe Blood Center
Daniel Marko, BMBS (2012-2013)
Medical School: Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia, 2001-2004
Residency: AP/CP, University of California, Davis, Calif., 2004-2009
Additional Training: Hematopathology/Immunopathology Fellowship, University of California, Davis, Calif., 2009-2010; Medical Microbiology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2010-2012
Current Position: Hematopathologist, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Transfusion Medicine Consultant, Canadian Blood Services, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Pathology, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sara Shunkwiler, MD (2011-2012)
Medical School: University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2006
Residency: AP/CP, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., 2006-2010
Additional Training: Cytopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2010-2011
Current Position: Medical Consultant, Fla.
Daniel Walker, MD (2009-2010)
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Md., 1999
Residency: AP/CP, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, 2005-2009
Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Mo.
William (Nick) Rose, MD (2008-2010)
Medical School: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2003
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center (CP only), Stony Brook, N.Y., 2005-2008
Current Position: Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.
Fellowship Leaders
Program Director
Annette Schlueter, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Medical Director, Tissue and Cellular Therapies and Patient Services Sections
Medical Director, National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
Apheresis Center #9929
200 Hawkins Drive – C250 General Hospital
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Phone: 319-356-0370
Email: annette-schlueter@uiowa.edu
Fellowship Coordinator
Donna Palmer
200 Hawkins Drive
C684 General Hospital
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-0319
Fax: 319-384-9613
Email: donna-palmer@uiowa.edu
Department Chair and Faculty
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A Message from Nitin J. Karandikar, MD, PhD, Chair and Department Executive Officer
Key Faculty and Staff
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Michael Knudson, MD, PhD |
Annette J. Schlueter, MD, PhD |
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John Blau, MD |
Meredith Parsons, MD |
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Natalie Chambers, MT (ASCP), MBA |
Laura Collins, RN, BSN, HP (ASCP) |