Faculty Awards & Promotions 2024

The Department of Pathology

Andrew Gentles, PhD

Associate Professor of Pathology (Research), of Medicine (BMIR) and, by courtesy, of Biomedical Data Science

  • Dr. Gentles has been promoted to the position of Associate Professor of Pathology in the field of Experimental Pathology and Computational Biology.

Michael Ozawa, MD, PhD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology (Surgical Pathology)
Medical Director of Clinical Laboratory, South Bay Cancer Center; Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program

  • Dr. Ozawa has been promoted to the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology in the field of Surgical Pathology.

Mobeen Rahman, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology (Surgical Pathology, Head & Neck)

  • Dr. Rahmen has been promoted to the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology in the field of Surgical Pathology and Head & Neck Pathology.

Faculty Teaching Awards 2024

Neeraja Kambham, MD

2024 AP Senior Faculty Teaching Award

Niaz Banaei, MD

2024 CP Senior Faculty Teaching Award


Sebastian Fernandez-Pol, MD, PhD

2024 CP Junior Faculty Teaching Award

Kelly Ernst, MD

2024 AP Junior Faculty Teaching Award


Alarice Lowe, Md

2024 Faculty Mentor Award


Every year, the Pathology department at Stanford School of Medicine recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the area of education through its annual Faculty Teaching Awards. This award is given based on the excellence of teaching in the department, as recognized by students, colleagues, and the faculty board. It brings attention to the commitment and dedication of faculty members in creating a dynamic learning environment, promoting innovative teaching methods, and fostering an interactive learning atmosphere in the field of Pathology.