Sam T. Albadri

Dr. Sam T. Albadri is a board-certified pathologist specializing in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He serves in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology with a focus on Anatomic Pathology and is actively involved in the Kidney Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic's Rochester, Minnesota campus. Fluent in both Arabic and English, Dr. Albadri provides specialized diagnostic services for renal diseases and transplant pathology.

• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology (2018)
• Board Certified in Cytopathology (2019)
• Active member of multiple professional societies including the Renal Pathology Society and American Society of Nephrology
• Committee member for the Florida Society of Pathologists and Mayo Clinic Florida Committees

Dr. Albadri completed his medical education at University of Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine (MB ChB, 2002), followed by advanced degrees including an MSc (2009) and PhD (2012) in Pathology from University of Baghdad. His clinical training included a residency in Anatomic Pathology (2018) and fellowships in Renal Pathology, Cytopathology, and Cardiovascular Pathology (2019-2020) at Mayo Clinic.

His primary research interests focus on renal pathology, particularly non-neoplastic renal disease and diagnostic assessment of kidney transplants. He has substantial expertise in fine-needle aspiration and biopsy techniques. His work bridges clinical pathology with transplant medicine, contributing to improved diagnostic approaches for kidney disease. Recent publications demonstrate his growing influence in applying artificial intelligence to transplant pathology and investigating complex renal conditions including lupus nephritis recurrence post-transplant.

Dr. Albadri's publication record shows increasing scholarly output with significant contributions in 2023-2025, particularly in transplant pathology, renal disease diagnostics, and cytopathology applications. His research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across nephrology, transplantation, and diagnostic pathology fields.

• Master degree of Science in Pathology with Cum Laude (2009)
• Excellence award for Basic Laboratory Requirement course (2003)
• Letter of appreciation from Iraq Ministry of Health for services during 2003 Iraqi war
• Top grade honors in 3rd year medical school (1999)

Dr. Albadri actively participates in professional development and service through multiple committee roles including the Membership Engagement and Education Committee of the Florida Society of Pathologists, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees for Social and Diversity initiatives, and various committees within the Renal Pathology Society. His extensive professional memberships reflect his commitment to advancing pathology standards and education across multiple subspecialties.