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Lisa M. Rimsza, M.D.

  1. Pathologist

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Lymphoma
  • Lymph node and bone marrow pathology
  • Molecular diagnosis and prognosis of lymphoma
  • Targetable pathways in lymphoma
  1. 1998
    FellowHematopathology, Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico
  2. 1996
    ResidentAnatomic and Clinical Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Arizona
  3. 1992
    MDUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
  4. 1985
    BS with Distinction - Pharmacy with High DistinctionUniversity of Arizona

Certifications

  1. 1998
    HematologyAmerican Board of Pathology
  2. 1997
    Anatomic & Clinical PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Getz Family Research Professor, Named Professorship AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2020
    Investigator of the YearMayo Clinic Arizona
  3. 2014
    Sidney Salmon Distinguished Investigator AwardUniversity of Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
  4. 2011
    Featured InvestigatorLymphoma Research Foundation
  5. 2004
    Outstanding Pathology Residency Teaching AwardDepartment of Pathology, University of Arizona
  6. 1995
    Upjohn Outstanding Oncology Fellow AwardUniversity of Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
  7. 1994
    Resident Stipend Award for Concepts in Molecular Pathology CourseCollege of American Pathologists
  8. 1992
    Top Medical Graduate AwardHewlett- Packard
  9. 1992
    The Jack M. Layton, M.D. Award for ExcellenceDepartment of Pathology, University of Arizona
  10. 1992
    Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement CitationDepartment of Pathology, University of Arizona
  11. 1989
    Medical Student Summer Research Program AwardNIH T35 Training Grant

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberTransition Team, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  2. 2021
    Grant ReviewerZRG1 OTC-D(13) Cancer Diagnostics and Treatments, SBIR/STTR, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  3. 2021 - present
    Member at LargeExecutive Operations Team
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Executive Board, Society for Hematopathology
  5. 2020 - 2025
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  6. 2019 - 2021
    MemberResearch Finance Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
  7. 2019
    Coordinating Abstract ReviewerLymphoma Biology, American Society of Hematology
  8. 2019 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Research Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2019 - present
    MemberResearch Advisory Board, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
  10. 2018 - 2021
    MemberResearch Finance Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
  11. 2018
    MemberDiagnostics Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  12. 2018
    Abstract ReviewerLymphoma Biology, American Society of Hematology
  13. 2018
    Grant ReviewerDutch Cancer Society
  14. 2018 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
  15. 2018 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Research Finance Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  16. 2017 - 2021
    MemberResearch Operations Management Team, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  17. 2017 - 2021
    MemberScientific Committee on Hematopathology & Clinical Laboratory Hematology, American Society of Hematology
  18. 2017 - 2019
    MemberAnnual Workshop Organizing Committee, Lymphoma Workshop, Society for Hematopathology
  19. 2017 - 2019
    MemberAnnual Workshop Organizing Committee, Session 4, Lymphoma Workshop
  20. 2016 - 2018
    MemberCancer Biomarker Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  21. 2016 - present
    MemberHematologic Malignancies, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  22. 2016 - present
    MemberImmunology and Immunotherapy (CII), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  23. 2016 - 2019
    ChairResearch Finance, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  24. 2016 - 2018
    MemberTranslational Research Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
  25. 2016
    Panel MemberLymphoma Workshop, Society for Hematopathology
  26. 2016
    Co-ChairSession 4, Lymphoma Workshop, Society for Hematopathology
  27. 2016 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Research Finance Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  28. 2015
    Platform Co-ChairProffered Papers, Section C-Hematopathology, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  29. 2014
    ChairLymphoma Biomarker Committee, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  30. 2014
    ChairEducational Program, Indolent Lymphoma, American Society of Hematology
  31. 2013 - 2015
    MemberDean's Research Council, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
  32. 2013
    Grant ReviewerAIDS Malignancy Consortium, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  33. 2012 - 2014
    MemberExecutive Committee, Scientific Advisory Board, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  34. 2012 - 2013
    MemberMedical Students Committee for LCME Accreditation, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
  35. 2012 - 2013
    Abstract ReviewerHematopathology, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  36. 2011
    SpeakerAsk the Doctor, Arizona Chapter, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  37. 2011
    Grant ReviewerLymphoma Foundation Canada
  38. 2011 - present
    MemberInternational Lymphoma Study Group
  39. 2010 - 2012
    MemberAdvisory Committee, MD/PhD Program, College of Medicine
  40. 2010 - 2011
    ChairMedical Laboratory Director Recruitment Committee, Department of Pathology, University of Arizona
  41. 2010 - present
    Grant ReviewerLymphoma Research Foundation
  42. 2009 - 2015
    CoordinatorPathology Discipline, Children's Oncology Group, National Cancer Institute
  43. 2009 - 2010
    MemberFollicular Tissue Bank Applications Review Committee, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  44. 2009
    Abstract ReviewerLymphoma Biology, American Society of Hematology
  45. 2008 - 2012
    MemberSpace Committee, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
  46. 2008
    ReviewerPilot Research Program, Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
  47. 2008
    SpeakerAsk the Doctor, Arizona Chapter, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  48. 2008
    Grant ReviewerArizona Clinical and Translational Research and Education Consortium
  49. 2008
    Grant ReviewerSubcommittee H (Cooperative Oncology Groups), National Institutes of Health
  50. 2007 - 2015
    MemberCancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
  51. 2007 - 2015
    ChairSpace Committee, Department of Pathology, University of Arizona
  52. 2007 - 2015
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Pathology, University of Arizona
  53. 2007 - 2013
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  54. 2007 - 2010
    Associate MemberGroup Banking Committee, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  55. 2007 - 2009
    Vice ChairTranslational Medicine Committee, Southwest Oncology Group
  56. 2007
    FundraiserLeukemia and Lymphoma Society
  57. 2006 - 2013
    ChairMultiple Myeloma Banking Committee, Southwest Oncology Group
  58. 2006 - 2007
    MemberWorking Group on Required Courses/Electives/Selectives, Clinical Curriculum Planning Committee, College of Medicine
  59. 2006 - 2007
    Abstract ReviewerLymphoma Biology, American Society of Hematology
  60. 2006
    Comprehensive MemberArizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
  61. 2006
    Grant ReviewerLymphoma SPORE Program, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  62. 2005 - 2020
    ChairLymphoma Pathology Committee, Southwest Oncology Group
  63. 2005
    FundraiserLeukemia and Lymphoma Society
  64. 2005
    Grant ReviewerDutch Cancer Society
  65. 2004 - 2005
    MemberIntegration Team, Curriculum Reform Committee, College of Medicine
  66. 2004
    Abstract ReviewerLeukemia Biology, American Society of Hematology
  67. 2003 - 2004
    MemberScientific Review Committee, Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
  68. 2003
    Full InvestigatorArizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona
  69. 2002 - 2015
    DirectorMolecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship, Department of Pathology, University of Arizona
  70. 2002 - 2015
    MemberHematopathology Fellowship Committee, Department of Pathology, University of Arizona
  71. 2002 - 2015
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Pathology, University of Arizona
  72. 2002 - present
    MemberLymphoma Committee, Southwest Oncology Group
  73. 2002 - present
    MemberLymphoma Translational Medicine Committee, Southwest Oncology Group
  74. 2002 - present
    MemberLymphoma Pathology Committee, Southwest Oncology Group
  75. 2001
    Grant ReviewerMultiple Myeloma Research Foundation
  76. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  77. 1997 - present
    MemberSociety for Hematopathology
  78. 1995 - 2020
    MemberAssociation of Molecular Pathology
  79. 1993 - 2006
    Laboratory InspectorCollege of American Pathologists
  80. 1993 - present
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists
  81. 1992 - present
    MemberUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  82. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Pathologists
  83. 1991
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  84. 1984
    MemberRho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society

Publications

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Research activities

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