Stacey Desamours

Stacey Desamours, M.D. serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology & Anatomy at Morehouse School of Medicine, specializing in anatomic and forensic pathology with clinical expertise validated by American Board of Pathology certification.

Her educational journey includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Doctor of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine
• Anatomic Pathology Residency at University of California at Davis
• Forensic Pathology Fellowship at Fulton County Medical Examiners Office/Emory University School of Medicine

Research spans molecular biomarker analysis in lung cancer and HIV pathogenesis, examining CD44 variant expression correlations with cancer prognosis and viral production dynamics in monocytes under antiretroviral regimens. This work bridges diagnostic pathology with translational insights into disease mechanisms.

Notable recognitions include Alpha Omega Alpha membership, Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award for top female graduate, Louis W. Sullivan Academic Achievement Award, and Robert Watkins Graduate Fellowship. She received multiple Class Day Awards for excellence across pathology, surgery, pharmacology, and research presentation during medical training.

Dr. Desamours contributes to professional discourse as an invited speaker on death certification for the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners and panelist for Women in STEM Careers initiatives.