Janet M. Woodroof

Janet M. Woodroof, M.D. serves as Director of the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Her leadership spans diagnostic pathology services and academic training within one of the Midwest's major medical institutions.

Her educational foundation includes:

• MD in Pathology from University of Kansas Medical Center
• BS in Medical Technology from University of Missouri at Kansas City
• Residency in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology at University of Kansas Hospital
• Internship in Family Medicine at University of Kansas Medical School
• Hematopathology training at University of Nebraska Pathology Department

Dr. Woodroof's research integrates hematopathology and head/neck pathology with translational quality initiatives. She pioneers specimen handling protocols and pathologist quality programs, with decades of focus on optimizing bone marrow specimen integrity for hematologic malignancy diagnosis. Her work bridges laboratory precision with clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice improvements.

Analysis of her 2018-2022 publications reveals concentrated expertise in breast cancer pathology, particularly staging systems (AJCC validation), receptor status dynamics (ER-low/HER2 discordance), and molecular tumor characterization. Recurring themes include diagnostic accuracy in metastatic disease, bone/soft tissue tumor classification, and implementing quality metrics across pathology workflows.

Professional engagement includes continuous fellowship in the College of American Pathologists (2005-present) and active membership in specialized societies: Arthur Purty Stout Society of Surgical Pathologists, Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology, International Skeletal Society, and International Society of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology.

While no student mentorship details are published, her divisional leadership and quality assurance initiatives imply significant educational oversight. Current licensure in Kansas and Missouri supports her clinical responsibilities across state lines.

As Division Director, she oversees anatomic pathology services at KUMC, driving quality programs that impact specimen processing standards and diagnostic reporting. Her society leadership positions amplify her influence on national pathology practice guidelines.