Allen Burke

Dr. Allen P. Burke, MD is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine. His expertise spans thoracic pathology, coronary atherosclerosis, sudden cardiac death, cardiomyopathy, cardiac tumors, and mesotheliomas. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Burke's work bridges cardiovascular pathology and lung disease.

• Education:
  • BA in Microbiology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1975
  • MD, University of California at Los Angeles, 1979

Dr. Burke's research focuses on the pathology of coronary artery disease, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, and thoracic malignancies. His recent work includes studies on plaque morphology using intravascular ultrasound, mesothelioma classification, and genetic factors in sudden death.

His publications highlight recurring themes in cardiovascular pathology, lung carcinomas, and inflammatory heart diseases, with methodologies spanning histopathology, genetic analysis, and imaging-pathology correlation.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Harlan I. Firminger Faculty Teaching Award, University of Maryland, 2013
  • Best Attending Pathologist Teacher in Anatomic Pathology, University of Maryland, 2013

Dr. Burke serves on editorial boards for journals like Pathology (2004–present) and AJSP Reviews and Reports (2016–present), reflecting his commitment to advancing academic discourse in pathology.