Saba Yasir

Saba Yasir, M.B.B.S. is a Pathologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in Anatomic Pathology with particular expertise in Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, and Hepatobiliary & Transplant Pathology (focusing on Liver, Pancreas, and Small Bowel). She is affiliated with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Dr. Yasir received her medical education from Allama Iqbal Medical College, University of the Punjab, where she earned her MBBS in 2002. Her postgraduate training includes:

• 2014: Fellow in Surgical Pathology (Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary) at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
• 2014: Fellow in Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
• 2013: Fellow in Surgical & Medical Pathology at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
• 2012: Resident in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
• 2009: Internship in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Henry Ford Health System
• 2005: Fellowship in Pathology at College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan
• 2003: Internships in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Internal Medicine/Cardiology at Jinnah Hospital

Dr. Yasir's research focuses on specialized areas of pathology including breast cancer diagnostics, liver pathology with emphasis on hepatic adenomas and angiosarcomas, gastrointestinal pathology, and the application of artificial intelligence in histopathology. Her work on morphological findings in hepatic amyloid subtypes, diagnostic pitfalls in hepatocellular carcinoma biopsies, and molecular characteristics of hepatic neoplasms has significantly contributed to the field. More recently, she has been exploring the integration of foundation models and image search engines in digital pathology.

Dr. Yasir's scientific contributions span multiple high-impact publications in leading pathology and oncology journals. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on improving diagnostic accuracy in breast and liver pathology while increasingly incorporating advanced computational approaches to enhance histopathological analysis.

Dr. Yasir has received several prestigious awards throughout her career:

• 2012: Resident of the Year, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
• 2012: Research Recognition Award, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
• 2002: Third Position in Pathology, University of Punjab, Allama Iqbal Medical School
• 2002: Third Position in Third Professional Examination/MBBS, University of Punjab, Allama Iqbal Medical School

Dr. Yasir is actively involved in academic leadership and education, currently serving as Chair of the Clinical Competency Committee for Breast Pathology and as a member of multiple committees including the Education Committee for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. She has been instrumental in resident and fellowship recruitment and has contributed to the development of pathology training programs. Her professional memberships include the College of American Pathologists, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, and Florida Society of Pathologists.