Overview
I am dermatopathologist with special interest in melanocytic pathology (including molecular alterations and tests that aid in predicting their biologic behavior), and soft tissue pathology
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology
·
2024 - Present
Pathology,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
A longitudinal, multi-omic atlas reveals the emergence of a spatially organized immunosuppressive ecosystem in resistant melanoma.
Journal Article Cell Rep Med · April 21, 2026 Despite advances in immune checkpoint blockade, resistance in metastatic melanoma remains a major challenge. To decode resistance mechanisms, we generate a comprehensive longitudinal, multi-omic, and spatial atlas of 45 tumor samples across 10 patients. An ... Full text Link to item CiteImmunohistochemical and Molecular Testing for the Diagnosis of Primary Cutaneous Ewing Sarcoma: A Comprehensive Review.
Journal Article J Cutan Pathol · March 2026 Primary cutaneous Ewing Sarcoma (PCES) is a rare superficial subtype of Ewing sarcoma that typically presents above the fascia and is associated with a relatively favorable prognosis compared to its deep soft tissue and osseous counterparts. This review, c ... Full text Link to item CiteMelanocytoma With Morphologic Features Reminiscent of BAP-1-Inactivated Melanocytoma but With a Different Molecular Profile.
Journal Article Am J Dermatopathol · March 1, 2026 BRCA1-associated protein (BAP1)-inactivated melanocytoma (BIM) exhibits a unique, biphasic cellular composition. The tumor comprises 2 distinct melanocytic populations: a cytologically bland nevoid of aggregated nests and a more distinctive group of larger ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Beyond tumor staging: measuring immune status at initial diagnosis to detect and prevent melanoma recurrence
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2023 - 2026Clinical Biomarker Study of the Tumor NLRP3 Inflammasome and its Role in Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapy Resistance
ResearchPathologist · Awarded by Conquer Cancer Foundation · 2021 - 2025Integrated analysis of a NLRP3-dependent adaptive resistance mechanism to pembrolizumab immunotherapy in advanced gastroesophageal cancer
ResearchPathologist · Awarded by Merck Sharp & Dohme · 2022 - 2025View All Grants
Education
Jordan University of Science and Technology (Jordan) ·
2008
M.B.B.S.