Hart Lidov

Hart Lidov, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Director of Neuropathology in the Department of Pathology at Boston Children's Hospital. With a distinguished academic background including undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Lidov has established himself as a leading expert in pediatric neuropathology.

Dr. Lidov's educational journey includes:

• Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University (1974, Baltimore, MD)
• PhD in Neuroanatomy: Johns Hopkins University (1982, Baltimore, MD)
• Medical Degree: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1982, Baltimore, MD)
• Internship in Pediatrics: Massachusetts General Hospital (1983, Boston, MA)
• Residency in Pediatric Neurology: Massachusetts General Hospital (1987, Boston, MA)
• Fellowship: National Hospital (1988, London, England)
• Fellowship: Brigham & Women's Hospital/Boston Children's Hospital (1991, Boston, MA)

Dr. Lidov's research focuses on neuropathology with particular emphasis on brain tumors, genetic neurological disorders, and muscular dystrophies. His work spans from basic neuroscience to clinical applications, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. His recent research examines the immune landscape in pediatric high-grade glioma, DNA methylation profiling for choroid plexus tumors, and genetic mechanisms underlying muscular dystrophies. His publications demonstrate significant trends toward molecular diagnostics and precision medicine approaches in pediatric neuropathology, with a strong focus on translating molecular findings into improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Dr. Lidov is board certified by the American Board of Pathology (Neuropathology) and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Child and Adolescent Neurology), reflecting his dual expertise in both pathology and neurology. His leadership in the Department of Pathology at Boston Children's Hospital has been instrumental in advancing precision medicine approaches for pediatric neurological disorders.