Giselle
Yvette
López
Giselle Yvette López
Associate Professor in Pathology
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
López Lab

Addresses

  • 207M Green Zone, Duke South, DUMC Box 3712, Durham, NC 27710
  • Box 3712 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710

Overview

I am a physician scientist with a clinical focus on neuropathology, and a research interest in brain tumors. Originally from Maryland, I completed my undergraduate training at the University of Maryland, completing degrees in Physiology and Neurobiology as well as Spanish Language and Literature. I subsequently came to Duke for my MD and PhD, and discovered a passion for brain tumor research, and quickly realized that this was my life's calling. Clinically, I specialize in neuropathology. While I have active projects and collaborations on many kinds of brain tumors, my lab's primary focus is oligodendroglioma, a kind of infiltrative brain tumor that impacts adults. Our goal is to identify new ways to treat these tumors and improve the lives of patients with oligodendrogliomas and other kinds of brain tumors. By blending together computational approaches with wet lab approaches, we use the strengths inherent in different research modalities to excel in identifying unexplored pathways and thinking outside the box to identify new ways to target this brain tumor.  We do this through research in an inclusive, multidisciplinary lab environment that strives for excellence in research while creating well-rounded, thriving scientists ready for the next step in their careers.

Research Opportunities
We currently have opportunities in the laboratory for one-year projects (ideal for post-bac fellows or third year med student research experiences). These projects are centered on identifying and testing novel therapeutic approaches for oligodendroglioma using in vitro and in vivo model systems. Please reach out if you are interested and would like to hear more about my mentoring philosophy, lab culture, and opportunities to be at the cutting edge of science.

Education

  • Fellowship, NEUROPATHOLOGY - University of California, San Francisco
  • Residency, ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY - University of California, San Francisco
  • Certificate, CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - Duke University
  • MD./PhD. 2014 - Duke University, School of Medicine
  • B.A. 2005 - University of Maryland, College Park
  • B.S. 2005 - University of Maryland, College Park

Grants

Publications

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Past Appointments

  • Assistant Professor in Pathology
  • Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery
  • Assistant Professor in Pathology

Academic Positions

  • Clinical Research Fellow, University of California, San Francisco
  • Clinical Instructor, University of California, San Francisco

Professional Activities

  • Role of Pathologists in Big Data Studies. Pathobiology of Disease Lecture Series. University of Chicago. February 13, 2025
  • My Journey through Science. Cancer Career Exploration Day. Duke Cancer Institute. September 21, 2024
  • Member. Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) Pathology Working Group. 2024 - 2025
  • Member. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. American Society for Clinical Pathology. 2024 - 2025
  • Medical Scientist Training Program. Steering Committee. Steering Committee. 2024 - 2025
  • Neuropathology. Pathology Update. American Society for Clinical Pathology. Nashville, TN. November, 2023
  • Biomarkers and Targets for Oligodendroglioma. 25th Anniversary Event: “From Legacy to Future". Doris Duke Foundation. October, 2023
  • The critical role of the pathologist in emerging multi-omic scientific approaches. 10th Annual RTP Rodent Pathology Symposium. Research Triangle Park Veterinary Pathologists. NC State University. September, 2023
  • Neuropathology. Pathology Update. American Society for Clinical Pathology. Chicago, IL. June, 2023
  • Member. Neuro-Oncology Biospecimen Working Group. Society for Neuro-Oncology. 2023 - 2025
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Newsfeeds

  • Dr. Giselle López Invited to Present on the Role of Pathologists in Big Data Studies
  • Dr. Giselle López Accepted to SNO Future Leaders Development Program
  • Dr. López Receives Spark Award from AWIS
  • Two Faculty Members Named to ASCP 40 Under 40 List
  • Dr. López Leads Neuropathology Sections of ASCP Pathology Update
  • Dr. López Receives Funding from Duke Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists
  • Dr. López Finds Community in Pathology
  • Dr. López receives Clinical Scientist Development Award
  • Pathilton!

Courses

  • NEUROSUR 404C: Neuro-Oncology

Licenses

  • 2018-01474. North Carolina. 2018
Associate Professor in Pathology
207M Green Zone, Duke South, DUMC Box 3712, Durham, NC 27710
Mailing address
Box 3712 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710