Introducing The Pathologist Hall of Fame

From scientific breakthroughs to mentorship and advocacy, our new Hall of Fame celebrates the people whose influence extends far beyond the annual Power List

By
Helen Bristow
October 19, 2026
4 min

The Pathologist

Overview

The Pathologist introduces a Hall of Fame to recognize pathology professionals whose influence has endured across the annual Power List and to preserve the contributions of deceased colleagues. Inductees are honored for scientific work, education and mentorship, advocacy, leadership, and efforts to expand access to laboratory services.

Background

The Pathologist’s annual Power List recognizes individuals whose work benefits others across pathology and laboratory medicine. After more than a decade of lists, the publication notes that some individuals have been honored repeatedly. The Hall of Fame provides permanent recognition to people named on the Power List at least five times and a place to remember influential colleagues who have died. The publication says this distinction allows the Power List to continue recognizing emerging leaders and new perspectives.

Data Highlights

The article reports that Hall of Fame eligibility includes five or more Power List honors. It identifies Kamran Mirza as a nine-time honoree and notes that the Power List has run for more than 10 years.

Key Findings

The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals honored at least five times on The Pathologist’s annual Power List and preserves the memory of influential colleagues who have died.
Marilyn Bui is recognized for championing digital technologies and advancing a vision of integrated precision pathology through her work with the Digital Pathology Association.
Andrew Janowczyk is cited for work on trustworthy clinical AI, while Jerad Gardner is recognized for free online pathology education initiatives.
Valerie Fitzhugh is recognized for using social media to support pathology education for healthcare professionals and the public; Kamran Mirza is noted as a nine-time honoree for collaborative educational initiatives.
David Wells is recognized for leading the NHS England laboratory response to COVID-19, and Ahmed Kalebi for efforts to advance laboratory technology in resource-constrained settings.
Christopher Fletcher, who died in 2024, is remembered for contributions to tumor and soft tissue pathology, diagnostic education, and support for colleagues and trainees.

Clinical Implications

The article describes the Hall of Fame as permanent recognition for individuals honored five or more times on the annual Power List, as well as a place to remember influential colleagues who have died. It says the Power List will continue to recognize emerging leaders and fresh perspectives.

Conclusion

The article introduces the Hall of Fame as a tribute to individuals whose influence on pathology has endured, and invites readers to explore the honorees’ profiles.