Taofic Mounajjed

Taofic Mounajjed, M.D. is a Consultant Pathologist specializing in liver and gastrointestinal pathology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as Co-Director of the Molecular Anatomic Pathology Laboratory and Co-Section Head within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Dr. Mounajjed is actively involved in multiple professional committees focused on digital pathology and pathology informatics.

• MD from University of Damascus Medical School (2004)
• BS in Basic Medical Sciences from University of Damascus (1999)
• Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at University of Cincinnati (2009)
• Residency in Surgical & Medical Pathology at Mayo Clinic (2010)
• Fellowship in Surgical Pathology at Mayo Clinic (2010)
• Mayo Clinic Scholar in Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Pathology (2011)

Dr. Mounajjed's research focuses on liver pathology with particular expertise in hepatic adenomas, focal nodular hyperplasia, and gastrointestinal pathology. His work spans diagnostic pathology, molecular characterization of liver diseases, and implementation of digital pathology technologies. He has made significant contributions to understanding the histopathological features of various liver conditions including Wilson disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and alcohol-related liver disease.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced imaging techniques for liver disease assessment, particularly magnetic resonance elastography for evaluating liver fibrosis and steatosis. There is also a notable emphasis on AI applications in pathology, particularly for quantitative histopathological analysis of gastrointestinal conditions. His work bridges traditional pathology with modern computational approaches and molecular diagnostics.

• Best graduation thesis for the year 1999 from University of Damascus
• Certified by American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology (2010)
• Certified by American Board of Pathology in Clinical Informatics (2019)

Dr. Mounajjed serves in leadership roles including Chair of the DLMP Digital Pathology Practice Subcommittee and member of multiple digital pathology committees. He co-directs the Molecular Anatomic Pathology Laboratory and participates in various disease-oriented groups focusing on gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions. His collaborative research involves extensive work with multidisciplinary teams across Mayo Clinic, including radiology, gastroenterology, and surgery departments.