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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


Predictors of hepatocellular carcinoma in LR-M category lesions, a multi-institutional analysis.

Journal Article Abdom Radiol (NY) · November 2025 PURPOSE: The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS, LR) provides a framework for diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC, LR-5). However, not all HCCs meet LR-5 criteria and are instead categorized as LR-M, probably or definitely malignant but ... Full text Link to item Cite

Automation of fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) leading to cost savings and consistent high-quality results.

Journal Article J Clin Pathol · September 17, 2025 AIMS: Despite continually improving guidelines, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) testing for breast and gastro-oesophageal carcinoma continues to be a technical challenge in clinical laboratories. Manual HER2 fluorescence in situ hybridisati ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


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

Reducing dietary copper for the treatment of BRaf mutation-positive melanoma

ResearchPathologist · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2013 - 2015

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Education, Training & Certifications


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