Dr. Aziza Nassar, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FACHE is a distinguished pathologist and academic leader specializing in breast pathology, cytopathology, and gynecologic pathology, with expertise in digital/computational pathology, molecular cytology, and biomarker discovery. Current Roles: • Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC, since August 2026 • Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at MUSC • Consultant, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, for over 19 years • President of the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, advancing global education in cytology and small biopsies Career Highlights: • Former Director of Cytology at Mayo Clinic (2013–2019), pioneering practice and technological advances • Established the cytopathology fellowship program at Mayo Clinic Rochester (2009) and launched a residency program at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in 2024 • Over 150 publications and book chapters in oncology and pathology journals • Active on national and international committees and editorial boards in pathology and medical oncology • Collaborates on breast cancer biomarker discovery and vaccine therapy research • Recognized as a certified executive healthcare leader by the American Association of Physician Leaders and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives Educational and Mentorship Impact: Strong commitment to diversity in medicine