Soheila Korourian

Soheila Korourian, M.D., is a Professor and Director of Breast Pathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, Department of Pathology. She is board certified in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology, with a focus on breast pathology, liver steatosis, and molecular biology.

• Medical Doctorate - University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
• Residency - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
• Fellowship - Stanford University, Surgical Pathology

Her research integrates Nutritional Biochemistry and Oncology, examining how dietary interventions like soy protein and isoflavones mitigate obesity-induced liver steatosis and breast cancer progression. She also investigates Molecular Biology mechanisms in metabolic and oxidative stress.

Recent publications highlight trends in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Animal Models, and Dietary Interventions, with a focus on soy protein's role in reducing steatosis and altering gut microbiota. Her work includes clinical studies on breast cancer biomarkers and therapeutic strategies like radiofrequency ablation.

• Teaching Award from Residents
• Teaching Award from Medical Students

Dr. Korourian has served as director of surgical pathology, cytopathology, gynecologic pathology, and the cytopathology fellowship program at UAMS. Her contributions span 28 years as Director of Breast Pathology, combining clinical leadership with translational research.