Dr. Suzanne Selvaggi is a distinguished physician-scientist and leader in the field of pathology with over four decades of clinical and academic excellence. She currently serves as Professor of Pathology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she holds the dual directorships of Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Selvaggi earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine before completing her residency training at New York University Medical Center. Her career trajectory has been marked by progressive leadership roles, culminating in her position as Clinical Vice Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, where she oversees critical diagnostic services and shapes the department's strategic direction.
Dr. Selvaggi has made substantial contributions to advancing cytopathology through her rigorous research on diagnostic methodologies and laboratory practices. Her seminal work on the validation of automated slide staining techniques in cytopathology laboratories established critical quality benchmarks that have been widely adopted across the field, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Her research on the performance of ASC-US and high-risk HPV testing in clinical practice has provided essential evidence for optimizing cervical cancer screening protocols, directly impacting patient care pathways. Dr. Selvaggi's expertise in thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology and bile duct brushing cytology has made her a sought-after authority for challenging diagnostic cases across multiple organ systems.
Beyond her direct research contributions, Dr. Selvaggi has profoundly influenced the field through her editorial roles on prestigious journals including Cancer Cytopathology, Diagnostic Cytopathology, and Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, where she has helped shape scientific discourse for over a decade. She has authored numerous influential cytopathology articles that have established best practices in laboratory operations, management, and quality principles, serving as essential references for pathology departments nationwide. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Selvaggi has trained generations of pathologists, emphasizing the critical intersection of technical precision and clinical relevance in diagnostic medicine. Her current work continues to focus on integrating new technologies into cytopathology practice while maintaining the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy, ensuring the field evolves with scientific advances while preserving its foundational commitment to patient care.
