DepartmentsMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterLaboratory Medicine and PathologyAnatomic PathologySpecialty GroupsBrain Tumor ProgramLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal InterestsMedical and surgical neuropathology Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education1996ResidentMayo Clinic Health System (NWWI Medication Reconciliation Workgroup)1996Fellow - NeuropathologyDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1994Resident - Anatomic PathologyDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1992Special Research AssociatePeripheral Nerve Center, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1992Ph.D. - Neurological ScienceUniversity of Verona1989Research FellowshipPeripheral Nerve Center, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1987Resident - NeurologyUniversity of Verona1986Resident - NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital of Pisa, Italy1984MDUniversity Hospital of Pisa, Italy1978Diploma - Maturita ClassicaLiceo Classico Statale N. MachiavelliShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications1997NeuropathologyAmerican Board of Pathology1997Anatomic PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyAwards and honors2022Meritorious Contributions to NeuropathologyAmerican Association of Neuropathologists1995Arthur Purdy Stout Society yearly student priceAwarding Organization1994Hobart KB Allebach Fellowship in Pathology Outstanding ResidentMayo Clinic1987Rotary International ScholarshipAwarding Organization1987Outstanding ResidentOrdine dei Medici, Lucca, Italy1984Summa Cum LaudeMedical School, University of PisaShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2018 - presentSection HeadNeuropathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2014 - presentModeratorDiagnostic Slide Session Committee, American Association of Neuropathologists2007 - 2011ChairBiospecimens Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board2007 - 2011MemberBiospecimen Trust Oversight Group (BTOG), Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board2006 - presentCo-DirectorTissue Registry, Division of Anatomic Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2005 - 2007MemberBiospecimens Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board2003 - 2018Working Group LeaderNeuropathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2003 - presentExecutive Committee MemberNeuro-Oncology Program, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center2000 - presentMemberUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology2000 - presentMemberSociety for Neuro-Oncology1999 - presentMemberDivision of Anatomic Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology1997 - presentMemberNeuropathology Club, Italian Division, International Academy of Pathology1996 - presentMemberConsultant Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology1994 - presentAlumni MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration1994 - presentMemberPeripheral Nerve Society1994 - presentMemberAmerican Association of Neuropathologists1986 - presentMemberItalian Association of NeuropathologyShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications InterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20218917 Doctors & Medical Staff Giannini, Caterina M.D., Ph.D.