Diva R. Salomao

Diva R. Salomao, M.D. is a faculty member at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, holding the academic rank of Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. She maintains dual appointments as a Consultant in Anatomic Pathology and Ophthalmology. Her work integrates ophthalmic pathology and cytopathology to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment decisions.

• Medical School: Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (1985)
• Residency: Mayo Clinic (Anatomic & Clinical Pathology), National Cancer Institute (Anatomic Pathology), Hennepin County Medical Center
• Fellowship: University of Iowa (Cytopathology), National Cancer Institute (Surgical Pathology)

Research interests focus on:

• Uveal melanoma: Immune response analysis, immunohistochemistry as prognostic markers
• Vitreoretinal lymphoma: Molecular testing (MYD88 mutations) for diagnosis
• Pancreatic adenocarcinoma: mKRAS mutational analysis with peritoneal cytology

Scientific contributions include 118+ publications spanning immunopathology, molecular diagnostics, and rare ocular diseases. Her work combines histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular findings to predict disease behavior and clinical outcomes.

Recognitions:

• Office of Diversity and Inclusion Physician Award (2019)
• Innovation and Leadership in Education (2015)
• Teacher of the Year in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (2003)
• Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program (2018-present)

She leads the Ophthalmic Pathology Working Group and contributes to international tumor classification projects while maintaining active roles in graduate medical education.