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Raffaella Morotti, MD is Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of Pediatric Pathology and Associate Director of the Autopsy Service. She joined the Yale pathology faculty in 2011 after completing her medical training and fellowships in Italy and the United States. Dr. Morotti is board-certified in both anatomic and pediatric pathology.
- Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine (2011-present)
- Director, Pediatric Pathology
- Associate Director, Autopsy Service
- Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology (1997) and Pediatric Pathology (1999)
Dr. Morotti's research and clinical work focuses on pediatric pathology, with particular expertise in childhood cancers, gastrointestinal and liver diseases, and perinatal pathology. Her research interests include:
- Diagnosis of malignant tumors in children, particularly blastomas and sarcomas
- Cholestatic diseases in infants and children where bile flow from the liver is reduced or blocked
- Perinatal pathology including fetal malformations, placental pathology, and perinatal autopsy
- Gastrointestinal pathology in children
Analysis of Dr. Morotti's recent publications (2014-2025) reveals a strong focus on pediatric liver diseases, particularly cholestatic conditions and hepatoblastoma. Her work also extensively covers placental pathology, gastrointestinal disorders in children, and molecular diagnostics for pediatric conditions. A significant portion of her research involves multidisciplinary approaches to pediatric conditions, often collaborating with specialists in gastroenterology, surgery, and neonatology.
- Recognized as a Top Doctor by Yale Pathology (2024)
Dr. Morotti's career has been built on the philosophy that 'children are not little adults' and require specialized medical care. Her work bridges clinical pathology with research to improve diagnostic approaches for pediatric conditions. She has collaborated extensively with colleagues across multiple departments at Yale, including Pediatrics, Surgery, and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Her research has contributed significantly to understanding rare pediatric conditions through detailed pathological analysis.
Dr. Morotti maintains active involvement in perinatal pathology through her work with the Pediatric and Perinatal Pathology program, where she applies her expertise in fetal malformations and placental pathology to complex clinical cases.
