Joseph P. Grande

Joseph P. Grande, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, specializing in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology with a focus on Anatomic Pathology. His career spans over three decades at Mayo Clinic, where he has held leadership roles including Chair of Curriculum Advisory Committees and multiple National Board of Medical Examiners committees.

• Education: MD and PhD in Pathology from University of Chicago, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Michigan (1989-1991).
• Research: Expertise in renal pathology, transplantation immunology, and hypertension. Key contributions to understanding heme protein toxicity, arteriovenous fistula dysfunction, and preeclampsia-related vascular injury.

Publications highlight work on kidney transplant fibrosis, senescence in vascular disease, and macrophage polarization in regenerative medicine. His scientific awards include multiple Teacher of the Year recognitions (1998-2022), the NIH FIRST Award (1993), and Best Abstract Award (2009). He has served as a grant reviewer for NIH, NBME, and international foundations.

• Affiliations: Active Member, Mayo Clinic (2020-2022); International Association of Medical Science Educators (2015-present); American Society of Transplantation.