Harry Sanchez, MD

Assistant Professor

Director of Autopsy Services, Pathology, Yale School of Medicine

Dr. Sanchez received his undergraduate degree at Fairfield University, his medical degree at SUNY Stony Brook, and did his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Yale New Haven Hospital. 

He worked as a community pathologist at the Hospital of Central Connecticut before joining the Pathology Department at Yale School of Medicine where he is the Director of the Autopsy Service. In addition to surgical pathology his interests include autopsy pathology, microbiology, medical education, medical history, and quality management.

Bio from Yale School of Medicine Website

Clinical Coordinator, Pathologists’ Assistant Program 

Art Director, AAPA Macroscopic Examination Guidelines: Utilization of the CAP Cancer Protocols at the Surgical Gross Bench

Jesse graduated from the medical illustration program at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2002 and worked in the pharmaceutical industry and medical education before discovering the Pathologists’ Assistant profession. She later graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2007. She brings over 17 years of industry experience to her current position as Clinical Coordinator / Clinical Assistant Professor for the Quinnipiac training program. In her role, she seeks to foster the future of the profession and is deeply committed to that charge. Jesse has embedded volunteerism into her professional core. She started volunteering with the Grossing Guidelines, at its inception, serving as the Art Director and contributing illustrator. She’s also the creator/illustrator of the ever-elusive “Organ Man.” Additionally, she has served alongside the Student Committee participating in Mock Interviews, vetted BOT members on the Nominations Committee, and previously served as BOT Administrative Committee with oversight for our Legislative and Governing Documents Committees. Jesse is also very involved with the ASCP, currently serving in many roles such as: Commission on Membership Member-at-Large and the Commission on Science, Technology and Public Policy’s Laboratory Workforce Steering Committee. She also serves as a judge for various ASCP sponsored scholarships and awards as well as a reviewer for ASCP’s Lab Medicine publication. She previously served as the Chair of the Council for Laboratory Professionals and has served over the years as a Career Ambassador (giving talks to high school students about medical laboratory professions) and as a mentor within their Mentorship Program.

Professor of Pathology and of Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Medical Director, Pathology Informatics, Pathology, Yale School of Medicine

John Sinard is a board-certified anatomic pathologist. He received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University, and his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Johns Hopkins. His residency training was at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is active on the autopsy and surgical pathology services, with a specialty interest in ophthalmic pathology. He founded the Pathology Informatics Program, and has been developing software for over 30 years. His academic interests are centered on translational informatics: delivering modern data management tools to practicing physicians and researchers.

Bio from Yale School of Medicine 

Associate Professor, Director Neuropathology, Director of Autopsy Research, Medical Director UVM-LCOM Biobank

Dr. John Dewitt is an academic neuropathologist, specializing in the pathologic diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system. He serves as the only practicing surgical neuropathologist in the state of Vermont, and as the Director of Autopsy Research at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC). In his postdoctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, he developed an interest in the pathology of brain tumors and contributed to high-impact collaborative research elucidating the molecular architecture of medulloblastoma and glioblastoma, published in Nature and Cell, respectively. 

As Associate Professor in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont (LCOM at UVM), he collaborates on research programs focused on neurodegenerative disease (e.g. Alzheimer) both in the Vermont autopsy population and through collaborations within New England.  In his clinical service, he developed a novel technique for brain autopsy that has now been adopted by multiple institutions nationwide.  He serves as the educational lead for neuropathology across undergraduate and graduate levels, and through ongoing contributions to textbook chapters and other online educational content with global viewership.

Supervisor of Cytopathology, University of Vermont Medical Center

Mr. Walker attended the University of Memphis for his bachelor’s in Molecular and Cell Biology and the University ofTennessee at Memphis for his Cytotechnology degree.  He obtained his Masters in Instructional Design and Curriculum Development from the University of Albany.  His career started with the University of Vermont Medical Center (formerly Fletcher Allen Healthcare) as a staff cytotechnologist in 1998.  He has served as the Educational Coordinator of the CytologyProgram at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Anatomical Pathology Manager at Rutland Regional Medical Center, and is the current Supervisor of Cytopathology at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont.  Mr. Walker has been a cytotechnologist member with the American Society of Cytopathology, having served on several committees including Research and Current Concepts, Clinical Practice, Scientific Program, and Budget and Finance.  Over his career his research interests have included atypical glandular cells in Pap tests, instructional design for technology implementation, and pre-analytical error reduction through instructional design in the workplace curriculum.  On a personal note, Mr. Walker spends time with his wife and two sons skiing, snowboarding, golfing, and playing tennis.

Professor of Pathology, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, former Chair of Pathology and the Chief of Pathology at Yale New Haven Hospital

Jon S. Morrow, MD, PhD, is the Raymond Yesner Professor of Pathology, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and the previous chair of Pathology and the Chief of Pathology at Yale New Haven Hospital. He has led Pathology for nearly 30 years. An internationally recognized physician-scientist, Dr. Morrow’s research has pioneered studies on the structure, function and genetics of complex cell membrane scaffolds. These studies were among the first to reveal the molecular basis of several hereditary disorders of blood cells, diseases most commonly afflicting young children, as well as the molecular basis of movement disorders such as hereditary ataxia. This work is reported in over 200 original research publications and reviews. Dr. Morrow personally co-authored the development of the first comprehensive anatomic pathology information system (CoPath®) as well as introduced computer-assisted cytologic screening and the incorporation of genetic sequencing technology, which is used for cancer diagnosis and tissue evaluation.

Pathologists’ Assistant, Autopsy and Morgue Services,Yale University School of Medicine

Eva earned her Master of Health Science degree in Pathologists’ Assisting at Quinnipiac University in May of 2022. She is a certified and New York State Licensed Pathologists’ Assistant (ASCP) as well as a licensed histotechnician (ASCP), with subspecialty training in forensic and hospital autopsies. She was first introduced into the field of Pathology in 2018 as a Histotechnican at Boston Children’s Hospital and a Pathology Technician at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was trained in both Surgical and Autopsy Pathology. Eva also has previous histological experience processing and preparing slides for the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and Yale New Haven Hospital. She is currently pursuing a second Master in Forensic Science in Forensic Toxicology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Assistant Professor of Pathology

Yale School of Medicine

Alexander Ladenheim is a head, neck, and endocrine pathologist and an assistant professor of pathology at Yale School of Medicine (New Haven, CT). He received his M.D. degree from New York Medical College (Valhalla, NY), completed anatomic and clinical pathology residency at University of California, Davis (Sacramento, CA), and was a clinical fellow in head, neck, and endocrine pathology at Yale School of Medicine. He has a special interest in thyroid and salivary gland cancer.

Professor of Pathology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief of Anatomic Pathology New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center Valhalla NY

Dariusz Borys MD, FCAP is a Professor of Pathology and Orthopaedic Surgery at New York Medical College, and Chief of Anatomic Pathology at Westchester Medical Center Valhalla NY. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Wroclaw, Poland. He completed his Residency in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical at the University of Illinois Chicago in 2001, followed with fellowships in Pediatric and Orthopaedic Pathology at NYU, NY. He was appointed as Assistant Professor at University of California Davis and Professor at Loyola University Chicago before joining Westchester Medical center/New York Medical College. He is author of many journal articles and 2 books in the area of Orthopaedic Pathology. He was recognized as Top Doctor in the area of bone and soft tissue pathology by Chicago Magazine in 2022 and 2023.  

Chief Commercial Officer - Cision Vision

John is an ASCP board-certified Pathologists' Assistant with over two decades of laboratory experience and currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Cision Vision. He is also the founder of two companies that facilitate clinical and pre-clinical studies, and advance pathology innovations.

In 2016, John expanded his career beyond traditional pathology, utilizing his clinical expertise alongside a diverse skill set to pursue new professional opportunities. His career has encompassed leadership roles in management consulting, as well as various commercial positions within biotech, including roles as an application scientist, scientific advisor, and director of business development.

John remains passionate about mentoring Pathologists' Assistants as they explore new career paths. He takes pride in guiding them through identifying their unique strengths, interests, and abilities, helping them leverage their collective experiences to pursue exciting new directions in their careers.

Director of Clinical Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch Pathologists’ Assistant Program

Assistant Professor, Doctoral Candidate

Quinnipiac University Graduate 

Leah Williamson, MHS, PA(ASCP), MLS, is a distinguished pathologists' assistant and medical laboratory scientist with over a decade of experience in clinical laboratory sciences and anatomic pathology. After earning her bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences in 2011, Leah honed her skills as a generalist MLS for four years before advancing her education with a master's degree in Pathologists' Assistant studies from Quinnipiac University.

From 2017 to 2023, Leah served as an academic PA at the prestigious Texas Medical Center, where she provided hands-on instruction to PA students and resident physicians, enhancing their gross examination and dissection skills. Her dedication to education and professional development led her to pursue a doctorate in healthcare professional leadership and graduate medical education from the University of Houston, with her dissertation in-progress exploring Pathologists' Assistant career trends and sustainability.

Currently, Leah serves as the Director of Clinical Education for the Pathologists' Assistant program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. In this role, she leads courses on disease mechanisms, pathophysiology, education, and communication, preparing the next generation of PAs for the evolving landscape of anatomic pathology.

Resident Physician PGY-3, University of Vermont Medical Center

Dr. Doré E. Guptil is a Pathology Resident at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where she also serves as Clinical Instructor at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and Assistant Medical Director of Hematology. She earned her M.D. in 2022 from the University of Vermont, following a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science.

Dr. Guptil plays a vital role in the Hematopathology Work Group and leads pathology resident education. She has authored practice updates and is involved in institutional audits and health department initiatives. Her research spans anemia workup, laboratory literacy for cancer patients, and integrating Mycobacteria immunohistochemistry (IHC).

She has presented at national conferences and is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. Dr. Guptil is a member of USCAP, CAP, and ASCP, reflecting her dedication to advancing pathology and education.