Alexandra M Harrington

Alexandra M. Harrington, MD, MLS(ASCP)CM, is a Professor of Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and serves as the Faculty Pillar Director for the Robert D. and Patricia E. Kem Institute for the Transformation of Medical Education. She oversees hematology and coagulation services at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories and teaches medical students, residents, and fellows in hematopathology and coagulation. Her clinical expertise includes anatomic and clinical pathology, with a focus on hematopathology and coagulation disorders.

Education: She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from MCW in 2004, followed by residency and chief residency in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology at MCW Affiliated Hospitals (2004–2008). She completed a Hematopathology fellowship at MCW (2008–2009). Board certifications include Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Hematology, and Pathology.

Research Interests: Dr. Harrington’s research focuses on flow cytometry of myeloid disorders, plasma cell myeloma, benign hematology disorders, and medical education innovations. Her work bridges clinical diagnostics and educational methodology, emphasizing diagnostic accuracy and curriculum development.

Professional Affiliations: She is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, contributing to hematology services and medical education programs. Her leadership roles include co-directing MCW’s curriculum innovation projects.

Labs/Teams: She leads diagnostic services at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories and collaborates with the MCW’s School of Medicine on educational initiatives, ensuring integration of cutting-edge pathology practices into training programs.