Daniela M. Proca

Daniela M. Proca, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, where she also serves as Director of the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory. Her clinical and research work is centered on surgical pathology with subspecialty expertise in gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and genitourinary systems.

Her research interests include:

• Soft tissue tumors of the gastrointestinal tract
• Prognostic markers in neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract
• Digital pathology
• Immunohistochemical diagnostics

These areas reflect a strong focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes through advanced pathological techniques.

The available publication, a 2011 book chapter on pancreatic frozen section diagnosis, aligns with her expertise in intraoperative pathology and gastrointestinal tumor diagnostics, suggesting a long-standing contribution to surgical pathology education and practice.

Scientific awards and recognitions include:

• America’s Top Pathologists (Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2007–2017)
• Top Doctor (Castle Connolly, 2017–2018)
• Top Pathologist in PA (PA Magazine, 2021 & 2022)

Daniela M. Proca has trained numerous pathologists through her academic and clinical roles and contributes to the advancement of pathology standards through her leadership in the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory. She is actively involved in professional societies such as the Pennsylvania Association of Pathologists and the Philly Pathology Society. While no grants are listed, her directorship and national recognition suggest sustained contributions to clinical and academic pathology.

She leads the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory at Lewis Katz School of Medicine, a key facility for diagnostic and research applications in tumor classification and biomarker detection, supporting both clinical services and translational research initiatives.