Arie Perry

Arie Perry is a prominent neuropathologist and professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Here are key details about his background and role:

Professional Position

Dr. Perry serves as the Professor of Pathology and Neurological Surgery at UCSF.1 He holds several important titles:

• Director of Neuropathology
• Director of Neuropathology Fellowship Training Program
• Vice Chair of Pathology

Expertise and Research

Dr. Perry specializes in surgical neuropathology, with a focus on brain and spinal cord tumors.2 His research aims to develop new diagnostic and prognostic markers for:

• Gliomas
• Meningiomas
• Primitive pediatric malignancies

He applies techniques like immunohistochemistry, molecular cytogenetics, and genomic screening to improve tumor classification and identify genetic markers associated with tumor behavior.13

Career Highlights

• Over 20 years of experience as a pathologist2
• President of the American Association of Neuropathologists (2016-2017)3
• Vice President of International Society of Neuropathology (2015-2018)3
• Senior Editor for the World Health Organization (WHO) brain tumor classification scheme update in 20143

Education

• M.D. from UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX1
• Postdoctoral training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at UT Southwestern Medical Center1
• Fellowships in Surgical Pathology, Neuropathology, and Research at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN1

Dr. Perry maintains a private consultation service for difficult surgical neuropathology cases and collaborates with researchers to improve patient management and develop novel therapeutic approaches.13