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Diana Marcella Cardona

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology
Pathology
Duke Box 3712, Durham, NC 27710
Rm 327A Davison Bldg, Durham, NC 27710
Office hours M-F 9am-5pm  

Overview


I am active in translational research involving gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology [specifically transplant related pathology (GVHD and rejection) and carcinogenesis of the pancreas] and bone and soft tissue malignancies [imaging techniques for intraoperative margin assessment].

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology · 2025 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Response to Central Boost Radiation Therapy in Unresectable Retroperitoneal Sarcoma: A Case Series.

Journal Article Adv Radiat Oncol · February 2025 PURPOSE: Optimal treatment of retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) remains undefined. Here, we report the feasibility of using high-dose boost radiation (3-4 Gy) to the central part of the tumor in patients with unresectable RPS. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Five patie ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cell-cycle phase progression analysis identifies three unique phenotypes in soft tissue sarcoma.

Journal Article BMC Cancer · October 17, 2024 PURPOSE: Loddo et al. (Br J Cancer 100:959-70, 2009) established the prognostic significance of cell cycle markers and "Cell-Cycle Phenotypes" in breast carcinoma. This study aims to 1) identify prognostic cell-cycle markers in sarcoma, and 2) assess the p ... Full text Link to item Cite

Creation of a Quality Payment Program Measure for Mismatch Repair or Microsatellite Instability Biomarker Testing Status in Colorectal, Endometrial, Gastroesophageal, or Small Bowel Carcinoma.

Journal Article Arch Pathol Lab Med · June 1, 2024 CONTEXT.—: Quality measures that are supported by evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are preferred for assessing the quality of pathologists' practices. Careful testing of a measure ensures that scores obtained by that measure reflect the quality ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Pathological B Cells: Novel Strategies to Prevent and Treat Chronic GVHD

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2015 - 2026

Ewing-like sarcoma: Targeting the CIC-DUX4 oncogene through epigenetic regulators

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2022 - 2023

Defining the Landscape and Function of Onco-exaptation and Repetitive Element-Derived Tumor Specific Antigens in Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by Connective Tissue Oncology Society · 2020 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University, Fuqua School of Business · 2023 M.B.A.
University of Miami · 2004 M.D.