On Nov. 12, 2025, Assistant Professor John M. Carney, MD, co-led a webinar sponsored by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) with Mitra Mehrad, MD, associate professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Their presentation, “Interactive Surgical Pathology Cases: Lung Pathology” covered a series of interactive pathology cases that dealt with granulomatous lung disease processes. Carney and Mehrad presented the cases, worked through the differential diagnoses, provided explanations of the target answers, and answered audience questions in real time. Carney and Mehrad are members of the CAP Surgical Pathology Committee.
On Nov. 19, 2025, Carney presented a talk at the annual American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) meeting in Atlanta, Ga., during an education session titled "Neuroendocrine Proliferations in the Lung: Guidance and Approach on Small Biopsies." In it, he discussed the current classification of neuroendocrine proliferations in the lung, diagnostic challenges through real case-based examples, and provided tips to avoid potential diagnostic pitfalls while reviewing lung biopsies.
Throughout his time in clinical practice, Carney has covered surgical pathology services in the areas of pulmonary, cardiac, and autopsy pathology. His clinical interests include non-neoplastic pulmonary pathology, with a focus on pneumoconioses and interstitial lung disease. He also maintains a strong interest in pleural malignancies such as mesothelioma. These clinical activities are complimented by an enjoyment in teaching and medical education of medical students, residents, fellows, and pathology assistants.