Esther H. Adler, M.D.
Teaneck NJ, 07666
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EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
****-******* ****** ******** ******* of Medicine/Montefiore
Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Cytopathology Fellow.
2012 - 2013 Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore
Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Women's Health Pathology
Fellow (Breast, gynecologic and perinatal pathology).
2008 - 2012 Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical
Center, Bronx, NY. Pathology Resident (Anatomic/Clinical
Pathology).
Chief Resident, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, July,
2010 - June, 2011.
2008. Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University,
Bronx, NY.
Doctorate of Medicine, June 2008.
2003 - 2004 Zeus Scientific: ELISA Technician: Manufactured and
optimized ELISA kits.
2000-2003 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.A. Cell Biology and Neuroscience.
1999-2000 Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
CERTIFICATION
2010-Present New York State Medical License
2012 American Board of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology: Passed
2012 American Board of Pathology, Clinical Pathology: Passed
2009 USMLE Step Three: Passed (224/95)
2008 USMLE Step Two Clinical Skills: Passed
2007 USMLE Step Two Clinical Knowledge: Passed (239/99)
2006 USMLE Step One: Passed (231/94)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
2008-present College of American Pathologists
2008-present United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
2004-present American Medical Student Association
AWARDS AND HONORS
2008 Alfred Angrist Prize for Excellence in Pathology Research
2003 Phi Beta Kappa
2003 Golden Key International Honour Society
PUBLICATIONS
2013 Connolly D, Hoang H, Adler E, Tazearslan C, Simmons N, Bernard VV,
Maria Castaldi M, Oktay MH, Montagna C. Septin 9
amplification and isoform specific expression in
peritumoral and tumor breast tissue. Biol Chem. Accepted
for publication.
2013 Bai S, Clubwala R, Adler E, Schiff B, Smith RV, Gnepp DR, Brandwein-
Gensler M. Salivary mucoepidermoid carcinoma: a multi-
institutional review of 76 patients. Head Neck Pathol.
2013:7 (2):105-12.
2012 Adler E, Sunkara JL, Arthur S. Patchefsky AS, Koss LG, Oktay MH.
Predictors of disease progression in ductal carcinoma in
situ of the breast and vascular patterns. Human Pathology.
2012:43 (4):550-556.
2011 Roussos ET, Goswami S, Balsamo M, Wang Y, Stobezki R, Adler E,
Robinson BD, Jones JG, Gertler FB, Condeelis JS, Oktay MH.
Mena invasive (Mena(INV)) and Mena11a isoforms play
distinct roles in breast cancer cell cohesion and
association with TMEM. Clin Exp Metastasis. 2011;28
(6):515-27.
2009 Svrakic M, Bent JP, Adler E. Neonatal nodular fasciitis
of the larynx. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol.
2009;73(7):1007-9.
ABSTRACTS, FORUMS & POSTERS PRESENTATIONS
2013 Goswami S, Adler E, Jones J. Oktay M.
Title: High Density of Metastatic Intravasation Sites (TMEM)
Correlate with Stem Cell Rich Tumor Microenvironments.
Abstract Accepted: United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
103rd Annual Meeting.
2013 Pignatelli J, Goswami S, Chen X, Adler E, Jones J, Condeelis J, Oktay
MH.
Title: Using Primary Tumor Cells from Patients to Investigate the
Early Steps of Metastatic Dissemination
Abstract Accepted: United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
103rd Annual Meeting.
2012 Adler E, Gilbert J, Gialanella P, Levi M.
Title: Validation of Reverse Sequence Syphilis Screening
Using F.D.A. Approved ELISA Treponemal Antibody Tests.
Abstract and Poster: American Society for Microbiology
112th annual meeting (Moscone Center, San Francisco Ca),
2012.
Abstract and Poster: MMC/AECOM Pathology Department
Research Retreat (Bronx Botanical Gardens, Bronx, NY).
2012 Adler, E, Koss L, Patchefsky A, Oktay M.
Title: Predictors of Disease Progression in Ductal
Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast and Vascular Patterns.
Abstract and Platform Presentation: MMC/AECOM Pathology
Department Research Retreat (Bronx Botanical Gardens,
Bronx, NY).
2010 Adler E, Oktay M, Stobezki R, Gertler F, Condeelis J, Jones J,
Goswami S.
Title: Invasion and Cancer Stem Cell Biomarkers Can Predict
Breast Cancer Metastasis.
Abstract and Poster: MMC Pathology Department Resident
Research Night, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx,
NY. Abstract and Poster: United States and Canadian Academy
of Pathology 99th Annual Meeting (Marriott Wardman Park
Hotel, Washington DC).
2010 Dorokhova O, Goswami S, Adler E, Sirikanjanpong S, Moss J, Stobezki
R. Title: Biomarkers of Intravasation and Metastasis in
Invasive Ductal Carcinomas of the Breast.
Abstract and Poster: MMC Pathology Department Resident
Research Night, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx,
NY.
Abstract and Poster: MMC Pathology Department Resident
Research Night, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx,
NY.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2013 Lecturer, Surgical Pathology Unknown Slide Conferences, Montefiore
Medical Center: Unknown slide conferences were presented
to the pathology residents on gynecologic, breast and
perinatal pathology themes.
2012-2013 Lecturer, Surgical Pathology Departmental Interesting Case
Conferences, Montefiore Medical Center:
Monthly lectures on special topics in gynecologic
pathology, breast pathology and perinatal pathology.
2008 - 2012 Lecturer, clinical pathology department journal clubs,
Montefiore Medical Center:
Transfusion Medicine (2012)
Microbiology Journal Club (2011).
Hematology Journal Club (2011),
Hematopathology Journal club (2008),
Chemistry Journal Club (2009),
2009-2013 Reproductive Systems and Human Sexuality, Albert Einstein
College of Medicine: Facilitated second year medical
students in case-based conferences and gross
demonstrations.
2009-2012 Pulmonary System, Albert Einstein College of Medicine:
Facilitated second year medical students in case-based
conferences and gross demonstrations.
2010-2012 Resident Orientation and Training, Montefiore Medical Center.
As chief resident and senior resident I was responsible for
the orientation and training of new residents on the basics
of surgical pathology, responsibilities on call,
departmental policies and professionalism.
2008-2012 Lecturer, Clinical Pathology Laboratory Meetings, Montefiore
Medical Center: Prepared and presented a continuing medical
education lecture for all faculty and staff.
Transfusion Medicine In- Service Lecture (2012)
Hematology In- Service Lecture (2011)
Molecular Genetics Laboratory Meeting (2011)
Virology Laboratory Meeting (2009)
Cytogenetics Laboratory Meeting (2008)
2010-2011 Endocrine System, Albert Einstein College of Medicine:
Facilitated second year medical students in case-based
conferences and gross demonstrations.
2009 Renal System, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Facilitated first
year medical students in case-based conferences.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2013-present Lab Medicine: The Journal for Medical Laboratory
Professionals.
Review journal articles for publication.
2010 - 2011 Residency Advisory Committee, Montefiore Medical Center,
Pathology Residency Program:
As chief resident, I participated in this monthly meeting
of the Pathology Residency Program Director, the Directors
of the AP and CP Training Programs, Department Heads and
Chief Residents to discuss issues within the residency
program, issues with individual residents and selection of
future residents.
2010 - 2011 Chairman's Meeting, Montefiore Medical Center, Pathology
Residency Program:
As chief resident, I participated in this monthly meeting
with the Chairman of Pathology, the Residency Program
Director and Chief Residents in which the residency program
is constantly being evaluated and improved.
2010 - 2011 Resident Curriculum Review Committee Meeting, Montefiore
Medical Center, Pathology Residency Program:
As chief resident, I participated in this monthly meeting
with the Chairman of Pathology, Residency Program Director,
Department Heads, Surgical Pathology Educational Directors
and Chief residents in which the residency required
rotations and resident responsibilities are re-evaluated.
2010 - 2011 Clinical Pathology Call Review Meeting, Montefiore Medical
Center, Pathology Residency Program:
As chief resident I facilitated this meeting in which all
clinical pathology issues that were addressed by residents
on call were reviewed. I additionally participated in
clinical pathology topic teaching portion of this meeting.
2010 - 2011 Scheduling, Montefiore Medical Center, Pathology Residency
Program:
As chief resident I was responsible for planning and
updating the academic year resident rotations, surgical
pathology cutting room schedule and resident on-call
schedules.
2010 - 2011 Managing resident block schedules and duty hours, Pathology
Residency Program:
As chief resident I was responsible for managing and
troubleshooting resident block schedules and duty hours on
the New Innovations website (http://new-innov.com).
2010 - 2011 Mentoring incoming residents, Pathology Residency Program:
As chief resident I was responsible for setting the
framework for the incoming residents' workflow and work
ethic as well as identifying and troubleshooting individual
residents' problems and daily departmental issues.
2010 - 2011 Resident Education Calendar, Pathology Residency Program:
As chief resident I was responsible for updating,
maintaining and improving the resident education calendar
(http://bit.ly/pathcalendar).
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TUMOR BOARDS AND CONFERENCES
2008, 2013 Otorhinolaryngology Tumor Board
2013 Thyroid Tumor Board
2009 - 2013 Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Board
2009 - 2013 Breast Tumor Board
2010 Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Tumor Board
2010 Pediatric Tumor Board
2009 Pulmonary Tumor Board
REFERENCES
Mark Suhrland, MD
Director of Cytopathology
Director of Cytopathology Fellowship
Montefiore Medical Center
111 E. 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467
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James Pullman, MD, PhD
Director of Surgical Pathology, Montefiore Medical Center
Clinical Professor of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
111 E. 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467
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Jacob Steinberg, MD
Pathology Residency Program Director,
Montefiore Medical Center
111 E. 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467
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Kathleen Whitney, MD
Director of Surgical Pathology, Weiler division, Montefiore Medical Center
Director of Women's Health Pathology Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center
Associate Professor of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1825 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY 10461
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