Christopher Marquez

Christopher Marquez, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Jacksonville, Florida. He specializes in Clinical Chemistry with expertise in medical diagnostics, particularly in infectious diseases such as SARS-CoV-2. His research focuses on biomarkers, thromboinflammation, and outcomes in critically ill patients.

Education:

• Medical Degree: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
• Pathology Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Research Interests:

• Viral diagnostics and SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis
• Biomarker development for severe infections
• Racial disparities in vascular disease outcomes
• Self-collection methodologies for virology testing

Professional Activities:

• Member of Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Subcommittee (EHSSS)
• Advisor to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
• Committee roles in Mayo's Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory and Education Programs

Lab & Collaborations: Active in Mayo Clinic's Vascular Surgery and Molecular Pathology teams, contributing to multi-center studies on thromboembolic complications and viral immunology.