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Janna Neltner, MD is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where she serves as Vice Chair of Education and Director of both the Neuropathology Fellowship and Pathology Residency Programs. Her academic journey began with a B.S. in Chemistry (2001) and culminated in an MD (2006), followed by residency (2010) and neuropathology fellowship (2012), all completed at the University of Kentucky.
- Academic Roles: Vice Chair of Education, Neuropathology Fellowship Program Director, Pathology Residency Program Director
- Contact: (859) 323-1798 | jmhack0@uky.edu | Pavilion H MS 155
Research Focus spans neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, LATE, synucleinopathies), digital image analysis for neuropathologic quantification, and innovative resident curriculum development grounded in adult learning theory. Her work bridges neuropathology and medical education, with recent publications emphasizing:
- Microglial morphology in aging and disease
- Genetic associations with neurodegenerative pathologies
- Advancements in digital pathology tools
- Tumor biology in brain cancers
Labs/Teams: Collaborates extensively with the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, integrating clinical, radiographic, and genomic analyses to study neurodegenerative processes.
