Cynthia A. Loomis, MD, PhD
About Cynthia A. Loomis, MD, PhD
Cynthia A. Loomis, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Experimental Pathology Shared Resource at NYU Langone Medical Center and Co-Director of the Pathobiology and Translational Medicine Graduate Training Program.
Title and Current Roles
Cynthia A. Loomis, MD, PhD, serves as the Director of the Experimental Pathology Shared Resource at NYU Langone Medical Center. She also holds the position of Co-Director for the Pathobiology and Translational Medicine Graduate Training Program and is a faculty member in Dermatology and Developmental Genetics. Her tenure at NYU Langone Medical Center began in 1998, highlighting her longstanding commitment to the institution.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia A. Loomis completed her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology. She then attended NYU School of Medicine, where she achieved her Doctor of Medicine (MD). Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her subsequent career in pathology and translational medicine.
Contributions to Pathology
Dr. Loomis developed the Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry Cores at NYU Langone Medical Center. She has also been instrumental in bringing state-of-the-art digital pathology to the institution. Her work focuses on elucidating the role of hedgehog signaling in normal limb development and hair follicle stem cells, contributing significantly to the field of experimental pathology.
Research on Hedgehog Signaling
Cynthia A. Loomis has made notable contributions to understanding hedgehog signaling. Her research has identified hedgehog signaling as a marker of early mesoderm-derived craniofacial progenitors. These insights have advanced the scientific community's knowledge of developmental biology and regenerative medicine.
Role in Educational Program Development
Dr. Loomis plays a pivotal role in educational initiatives at NYU Langone Medical Center. She is involved in developing a curriculum designed to train the next generation of translational scientists. Her efforts aim to equip upcoming researchers with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance the field of experimental pathology.