Mariko Suchi

Dr. Mariko Suchi is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, specializing in pediatric pathology. She practices at Children's Wisconsin and teaches pediatric gastroenterology fellows, pathology residents, and medical students. Her clinical roles include providing conferences to the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and participating in multidisciplinary conferences at Children's Wisconsin. Dr. Suchi holds board certifications in Pediatric Pathology and Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Education and Training:

• MD: Nagoya City University Medical School (1983)
• PhD: Nagoya City University Medical School (1987)
• Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology: University of Michigan (1996-2000)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Pathology: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2000-2002)

Research Interests: Dr. Suchi focuses on gastrointestinal diseases in children, pediatric pancreatic disorders, and the molecular underpinnings of pediatric pathologies. Her work explores conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, and neuro-oncological tumors. She emphasizes translational research integrating histopathology with clinical outcomes.

Publications: Her recent work spans pediatric gastrointestinal pathologies, molecular diagnostics in CNS tumors, and novel treatment approaches for pediatric malignancies. Key themes include the clinical utility of targeted therapies, such as dupilumab, and interdisciplinary strategies for complex cases.

Teaching and Mentorship: Dr. Suchi mentors pathology residents and medical students, emphasizing hands-on training in pediatric histopathology. She also contributes to educational programs at the Medical College of Wisconsin, ensuring trainees integrate clinical and pathological findings effectively.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her collaborative approach involves multidisciplinary teams at Children's Wisconsin and MCW, addressing complex pediatric cases through integrated pathology, oncology, and surgical expertise.