Mark R. Hopkins

Dr. Mark R. Hopkins serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, specializing in Anatomic Pathology with a focus on gynecologic pathology. His clinical work is based in Rochester, Minnesota, where he practices surgical pathology with particular expertise in gynecologic specimens.

Education highlights:

• Fellow, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education (Surgical Pathology, 2022)
• Fellowship in Gynecologic Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2021)
• Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2020, Chief Resident)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Colorado (2016)
• BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry, Washington State University (2012)

Dr. Hopkins' research centers on molecular diagnostics in women's health pathology, particularly trophoblastic tumors, endometrial carcinoma molecular profiling, and placental pathology. His recent work redefines diagnostic criteria for placental lesions and identifies novel genetic markers in gynecologic malignancies. His publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from molecular prostate cancer research during his graduate years toward specialized gynecologic pathology investigations.

His scientific recognition includes the Gross Pathology Teaching Award (2020) and Quality Initiatives Award (2019) from Johns Hopkins. Professional memberships span the American Board of Pathology and United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.

Dr. Hopkins has mentored through residency programs and served on institutional committees including the Johns Hopkins Laboratory Advisory Committee. His laboratory contributions include quality improvement initiatives for critical value reporting in tertiary care settings.