Charles Quick

Dr. Charles Quick is a Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the Department of Pathology (College of Medicine). He serves as Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology and holds multiple leadership roles including Director of Anatomic Pathology Subspecialty Practice, Director of Gynecologic Pathology, and Surgical Pathology Fellowship Director.

• Academic rank: Professor
• Primary department: Pathology
• Key research areas: Gynecologic & Obstetric Pathology, HPV Immunology, Molecular Toxicology

Dr. Quick's research focuses on gynecological cancer pathology, particularly endometrial and cervical carcinomas, with significant work on human papillomavirus (HPV) biology and therapeutic vaccine development. He also investigates cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract toxicity using murine models and organ-on-chip systems.

His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on:

• Gynecologic tumor classification (uterine sarcomas, ovarian tumors)
• HPV-specific immune responses and cervical cancer regression
• CBD extract hepatotoxicity and drug interactions
• Endometrial hyperplasia progression to carcinoma
• Immune microenvironment in vulvar and cervical cancers
• Molecular markers for cancer prognosis

Scientific awards include:

• NIH Grant R01CA143130 (Co-Investigator)
• CPPS Pilot Award 2017 (Principal Investigator)
• ICPI Grant 2014 (Principal Investigator)

Dr. Quick actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in cancer research and directs surgical pathology fellowship programs. His work spans both basic science and clinical application, with particular expertise in immunohistochemical analysis and molecular tumor profiling.