Carolyn Compton

Dr. Carolyn Compton is Professor at Arizona State University's School of Life Sciences, specializing in cancer pathology and precision oncology. Her research focuses on biomarker development, biobanking standards, and molecular diagnostics for personalized cancer treatment. She has played key roles in establishing national standards for cancer staging through the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual and liquid biopsy data reporting.

Her research portfolio includes:

• Foundational work on tissue quality standards for molecular analysis
• Leadership in national biobanking initiatives and data commons development
• Guidelines for biomarker validation in precision oncology
• Molecular classification systems for gastrointestinal cancers

Dr. Compton's publications demonstrate consistent focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility, with recent work emphasizing liquid biopsy applications and data standardization. She actively contributes to professional organizations including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and College of American Pathologists.