Honored
Mentors
2026 Honored Together Campaign
For the past 10 years, mentees have honored the mentors who shaped their journeys in pathology. This upcoming Annual Meeting, we’re continuing that tradition—but with a twist, by also recognizing those who carry the legacy forward: the mentees.
Mentors, honor the gift of mentorship by returning the generosity your mentee has shared. This gift isn’t just for you, it’s because of you. Make a gift of $100 or more to celebrate the inspiration, curiosity, and excitement of learning together.
Mentees, continue the tradition of giving by recognizing the mentorship that shaped your journey.
Honoring mentorship, legacy, and learning—together.
When you give $100 or more in honor of your mentor or mentee, they will be notified of your gift, receive a special ribbon to wear proudly at the 2026 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, and be recognized on the Foundation’s Mentor Tribute Wall. Your donation supports the Fostering the Next Generation Fund, helping to ensure mentorship, education, and opportunity continue for future generations of pathologists.
2026 Honored Mentors
Dr. Nazire Albayrak made a donation in memory of Dr. Swan Thung
Dr. Juan Putra made a donation in memory of Dr. Swan Thung
Dr. Abeer Altahrawi was honored with a donation by Dr. Mohammad Al Banna
Dr. Hikmat Al-Ahmadie was honored with a donation by Dr. Gamze Gokturk Ozcan
Dr. Henry Appelman was honored with a donation by Dr. Jingmei Lin
Dr. Bonnie Balzer was honored with a donation by Dr. Swati Bhardwaj
Dr. Olca Basturk was honored with a donation by Dr. Binny Khandakar
Dr. Alain C. Borczuk was honored with a donation by Dr. Binny Khandakar
Dr. Carmen Gomez-Fernandez was honored with a donation by Dr. Hisham Bahmad
Dr. Allen M. Gown was honored with a donation by Dr. Patricia Kim
Dr. Dhanpat Jain was honored with a donation by Dr. Binny Khandakar
Dr. Merce Jorda was honored with a donation by Dr. Hisham Bahmad
Dr. Sanjay Kakar was honored with a donation by Dr. Kwun Wah Wen
Dr. Sanjay Kakar was honored with a donation by Dr. Nazire Albayrak
Dr. Mahmoud Khalifa was honored with a donation by Dr. Paari Murugan
Dr. Cristina Magi-Galluzzi was honored with a donation by Dr. Sara M Falzarano
Dr. Gunnlaugur Petur Nielsen was honored with a donation by Dr. Manassaporn Atikankul
Dr. Adeboye O. Osunkoya was honored with a donation by Dr. Faisal Saeed
Dr. John David Paulsen Jr. was honored with a donation by Dr. Abeer Altahrawi
Dr. Robert Poppiti was honored with a donation by Dr. Hisham Bahmad
Dr. Joseph Thomas Rabban III was honored with a donation by Dr. Fresia J. Wongkar
Dr. Francesca Ruggiero was honored with a donation by Dr. Patricia Kim
Dr. Luis Samayoa was honored with a donation by Dr. Jill Eickhoff
Dr. Stephen Ward was honored with a donation by Dr. Abeer Altahrawi
Dr. Arthur Weinberg was honored with a donation by Dr. C Joyce Greathouse
Dr. Mark Li Cheng Wu was honored with a donation by Dr. Patricia Kim
-Dr. Ahsan on the impact of mentorship from Dr. John Hart "He's the coolest pathologist on earth‚ an inspiring mentor with incredible passion and a truly unique style!”
-Dr. Atikanku on the impact of mentorship from Dr. Gunnlaugur P. Nielsen "With quiet wisdom and a genuine willingness to help, she provides just the right guidance at exactly the right moment.”
- Dr. Ahsan on the impact of mentorship from Dr. Namrata Setia "He's a gem of a person, always patient with trainees and faculty colleagues. Always gives everyone opportunities in their academic careers. Fantastic educator. His door is always open for advice and mentorship.”
- Dr. Zhang on the impact of mentorship from Dr. Hanlin Wang "Dedicated to teaching and patient care. Always puts others before himself. He is LEGEND!”
- Dr. Hirsch on the impact of mentorship from Dr. Christopher Crum