Eunhee S. Yi

Dr. Eunhee S. Yi is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. With over three decades of experience in pulmonary pathology, she has established herself as a leading expert in interstitial lung diseases, lung transplant pathology, and lung cancer diagnostics. Her clinical work focuses on anatomic pathology with particular expertise in complex pulmonary cases requiring multidisciplinary approaches.

Dr. Yi's educational background includes:

• MD from Seoul National University College of Medicine (1982)
• Pre-Medical from Seoul National University College of Medicine (1978)
• MS in Pathology from Seoul National University College of Medicine (1985)
• PhD coursework in Pathology from Seoul National University College of Medicine (1986)
• Residency in Anatomic Pathology at Seoul National University Hospital (1986)
• Residency in Anatomic Pathology at Washington Hospital Center (1990)
• Residency in Clinical Pathology at University of California, Irvine (1992)

Dr. Yi's research focuses on pulmonary pathology with particular expertise in interstitial lung diseases, lung transplant pathology, and lung cancer diagnostics. Her work bridges clinical pathology with translational research, developing novel diagnostic approaches for complex pulmonary conditions. She has made significant contributions to understanding IgG4-related lung disease, pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and the pathological features of various interstitial lung diseases. Her research often involves multidisciplinary collaborations with pulmonologists, radiologists, and thoracic surgeons to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

Analysis of Dr. Yi's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on translational pathology with emphasis on direct patient-pathologist interactions, advanced diagnostic techniques including immunohistochemistry and genetic testing, and refinement of disease classification systems. Her work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward integrating traditional pathology with modern molecular diagnostics and artificial intelligence to enhance precision medicine in pulmonary diseases.

Dr. Yi has received several prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to pathology education and clinical practice:

• 2006 Teaching Award for Anatomic Pathology Faculty, University of California
• 2003 Pathology residents' teaching award for Anatomic Pathology Faculty
• 1989 Pathology residents' presentation award, Washington Society of Pathologists

Throughout her career, Dr. Yi has been actively involved in professional societies including the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, American Society for Investigative Pathology, American Thoracic Society, and North American Society of Head and Neck Pathology. She has served on numerous committees including the Nominating Committee of the Pulmonary Pathology Society, Graduate Medical Education Committee at University of California, San Diego, and various quality assurance and research committees. Her mentorship has helped shape the careers of many pathology residents and fellows specializing in pulmonary pathology.