John-Paul Lavik

John-Paul Lavik, MD, PhD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. His multifaceted roles include:

• Program Director for the Pathology Residency Program
• Associate Medical Director of Indiana University Health Division of Clinical Microbiology
• Director of Medical Mycology and Parasitology
• Section Director of Clinical Microbiology at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
• Interim Section Director of Molecular Pathology at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

His research centers on infectious disease pathobiology with emphasis on medical microbiology, mycology, and parasitology. Dr. Lavik's work bridges fundamental mechanisms of infection with clinical diagnostics, focusing on translating laboratory findings into improved patient management strategies for complex microbial pathogens. His clinical interests directly align with these research domains, particularly in diagnostic microbiology and parasitic/fungal infections.

As Pathology Residency Program Director, Dr. Lavik oversees comprehensive training in clinical pathology with specialized emphasis on microbiology. He mentors residents through rotations in his directed laboratories, fostering expertise in diagnostic techniques, laboratory management, and clinical consultation within both academic and Veterans Affairs healthcare settings.