Vera A. Paulson M.D., PhD
Vera A. Paulson M.D., PhD
Medical Specialties
- Laboratory medicine
- Pathology
Locations
About Vera A. Paulson
Vera Paulson, M.D., Ph.D., is an assistant professor of Laboratory Medicine and an associate director of UW Medicine’s Genetics and Solid Tumor Lab. She works at UW Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Alliance, Harborview Medical Center, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Paulson is responsible for tissue procurement as well as the implementation and clinical evaluation of advanced technologies for molecular diagnostics in a range of diseases, including both somatic and germline (inherited) disorders.
What excites her most about her job is the opportunity to collaborate with her clinical colleagues to provide state-of-the-art care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Paulson is passionate about medical education at the local and national level. She has been involved in the education of medical laboratory scientists (MLS), pathology assistants, and medical students.
Education and Training
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Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, 2017, Molecular Genetic PathologyBoston Children's HospitalFellowship, 2016, Pediatric PathologyBrigham and Women's HospitalResidency, 2015, Anatomic PathologyUniv. of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterMedical Education, 2012Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterPh.D, 2012
Board Certifications
- Molecular Genetic Pathology, 2017, American Board of Pathology
- Pediatric Pathology, 2016, American Board of Pathology
- Anatomic Pathology, 2015, American Board of Pathology