Steven Carroll, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Cancer Focus:
Our research program is focused on defining the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of NF1-associated peripheral nerve sheath tumors and using that information to develop effective new therapies for these neoplasms
Research Program:
Research Interest
Over the last 25 years, my lab has defined the role that aberrant growth factor signaling, genetic alterations, and epigenetic changes play in nervous system regeneration, the pathogenesis of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)-associated peripheral nerve sheath tumors and neurodegenerative diseases. I have extensive experience working directly with oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, basic researchers, and biorepository staff to effectively collect, manage, and utilize clinical sample resources.
Positions and Scientific Appointments
2017-Present: Gordon R. Hennigar, Jr. M.D. Endowed Chair in Pathology
2016-2023: Director, Hollings Cancer Center Biorepository & Tissue Analysis Shared Resource, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
2016-2022: System Chief, MUSC Health Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence
2015-Present: Director, Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Neuropathology Laboratory (Brain Bank)
2014-Present: Professor and Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
2008-2014: Professor of Pathology and Director of the Division of Neuropathology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
2001-2008: Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
1997-2001: Assistant Professor of Pathology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
1994-1997: Assistant Professor of Pathology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Education
Resident
June 1994
Anatomic Pathology
Washington University SOM, St. Louis, MO
Fellowship
June 1991
Neuropathology
Washington University SOM, St. Louis, MO
Resident
June 1989
Anatomic Pathology
Washington University SOM, St. Louis, MO
MD
May 1988
Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
PhD
December 1986
Cell Biology
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
BS
May 1981
Vert. Zoology, Chemistry, Anthropology
Memphis State University, Memphis, TN