Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD
Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year accredited fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology that provides intensive training in all aspects of molecular diagnostics, including DNA and RNA analysis in cancers, genetic disorders, infectious disease, and identity testing.  The fellow will learn diagnostic skills during exposure to internal cases as well as a large number of referral cases sent to UCLA for consultations.  The fellow interacts with Pathology and Laboratory Medicine residents, as well as fellows, residents and faculty in the Medical Genetics and Hematology-Oncology services, among others.  The fellow participates in teaching, conferences, and genetics clinics.  Fellows are encouraged to develop scholarly or research activities.  One fellowship position is offered each academic year. 

Stipends

Support is commensurate with the candidate's level of training. 

APPLY NOW! 2027-28

Faculty

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Valerie A. Arboleda, MD, PhD
Valerie A. Arboleda, MD, PhD
Kajia Cao, PhD
Kajia Cao, PhD
Director, Clinical Bioinformatics
Kajia Cao, PhD
Josh Deignan, PhD
Joshua L. Deignan, PhD, FACMG
Director, LGG Fellowship Program Associate Director, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories
Joshua L. Deignan, PhD, FACMG
Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD
Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD
Founding Director, Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories and Clinical Genomics
Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD
Sung-Hae(Sue) Kang, PhD
Sung-Hae Kang, PhD, FACMG
Clinical Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory Associate Director, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories
Sung-Hae Kang, PhD, FACMG
Lin Fumin, PhD
Fumin Lin, PhD
Fumin Lin, PhD
Manando Nakasaki, MD, PhD
Manando Nakasaki, MD
Manando Nakasaki, MD
Sheeja T. Pullarkat, MD
Sheeja T. Pullarkat, MD
Sheeja T. Pullarkat, MD
Dinesh S. Rao, MD, PhD
Dinesh S. Rao, MD, PhD
Dinesh S. Rao, MD, PhD
Fausto J. Rodriguez, MD
Fausto J. Rodriguez, MD
Fausto J. Rodriguez, MD
T. Niroshi Senaratne
T. Niroshi Senaratne, PhD
Liying Zhang, MD, PhD
Liying Zhang, MD, PhD
Director, Molecular Diagnostics & Clinical Genomics
Liying Zhang, MD, PhD

Contact Information

Program Director
Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD | Email

Fellowship Coordinator
Andrew Aldapa
(310) 206-1770 | Email