Type Of Business:
University, Medical Center
Expertise:
Dr. Felgar's expertise is in diagnostic hematopathology, laboratory hematology, clinical flow cytometry, pathobiology of hematopoietic and lymphoid malignancies, immunohistochemistry and applications of normal immunobiology for hematopoietic tumors and T-cell and NK-cell malignancies and myelodysplasia.
Major Product/SVS:
Higher Education, Healthcare
Hobbies/Sports:
Biking, Reading
Education Degrees:
Fellowship; MD, University of Pittsburgh (1992); Ph.D. in Pathology, University of Pittsburgh (1990); Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, The Pennsylvania State University, Magna Cum Laude (1985)
Affiliations Awards:
Pathology Subcommittee, Lymphoma Committee, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; Southwest Oncology Group; Associate Member, Children's Oncology Group; Fellow, College of American Pathologists; Fellow, American Society for Clinical Pathology; Society for Hematopathology; United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology; European Association for Haematopathology; International Society for Analytical of Cytometry
Industry:
Medical Education
Date of Distinction:
1/27/2009
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his personal drive.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his interest in finding the causes of harmful diseases and facing the intellectual challenges.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Felgar's academic interests include pathobiology of lymphoma, leukemia and myelodysplasia, particularly lymphoma and leukemia of T or natural killer cell origin. He has been involved in the national cooperative group clinical trials and has worked as a co-director of the pathology workshop 'A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Classification of T-Cell Leukemias and Lymphomas' through the American Society for Clinical Pathology. He has also authored and co-authored multiple manuscripts, book chapters and electronic publications. He is also an associate director of hematopathology.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Diagnosing Bone Marrow, Lymph Node and Other Tissue Samples Related to Lymphoma and Leukemia, Flow Cytometry Interpretation
Education Certifications:
Certified Hematologist and Hematopathologist, The American Board of Pathology (2002); Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, The American Board of Pathology (1998)
Awards/Honors:
Who’s Who in Medicine Higher Education, AcademicKeys (2008); Best of United States Pathologists Award, PA (2007-2008); Guide to America's Top Pathologists Award (2007); Leading Health Professionals of World Award (2007); Award, Society of Industry Leaders (2006); Best of Unites States Pathologists Award, NY (2006); Award, Phi Beta Kappa (2005); Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (2003); Who’s Who in American Education (2003); Who’s Who in America (2000); Who’s Who in the World (2000); Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare