Sue Ellen Martin

Sue Ellen Martin, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Pathology and Anatomic Pathology Chief at Keck Medical Center, University of Southern California (USC). Her expertise spans cytopathology, cancer genetics, and diagnostic oncology, with a focus on molecular pathology and imaging techniques. She has contributed to advancing diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer, thyroid nodules, and gastrointestinal cancers through clinical and translational research.

Dr. Martin’s research integrates genetic analysis (e.g., UVRAG, BAP1 mutations) with clinical outcomes, emphasizing tumor biology and therapeutic decision-making. Her work on fine needle aspiration (FNA) techniques and ultrasound-guided biopsies has improved diagnostic protocols for breast, salivary gland, and thyroid pathologies.

Her publications reflect a commitment to translational research, including studies on epigenetic reprogramming in transposed tissues and the clinical utility of imaging biomarkers. She has participated in randomized trials (e.g., soy intervention for breast density) and large-scale observational studies like the ACOSOG Z0040 trial in lung cancer.

As a leader in anatomic pathology, Dr. Martin bridges clinical practice and research, contributing to improved diagnostic standards and personalized therapeutic approaches.