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Eric Walk, MD, Pathology, Boston, MA

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Pathology Boston, MA

Obstetrics & Perinatal Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Chief Medical & Scientific Officer, PathAI

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  • Office

    1325 Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02215
    Phone+1 520-275-2567

Summary

  • Dr. Eric Walk is Chief Medical Officer at PathAI in Boston, MA. He is head of the Medical group, overseeing Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Affairs.

    Eric has over 20 years of experience in precision medicine, oncology drug development and IVD companion diagnostics development. Prior to joining PathAI, he was Chief Medical and Scientific Officer at Roche Tissue Diagnostics/Ventana Medical Systems, where he led Medical & Scientific Affairs, overseeing the development and FDA clearance/approval of over 20 510k and PMA IVD assays, companion diagnostics and digital pathology algorithms. Eric began his industry career at Novartis Oncology, where he held positions in Early Clinical Development and Translational Medicine, working to implement biomarker and precision medicine strategies for early and late stage targeted oncology therapeutics.

    Eric is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Johns Hopkins University and holds a MD degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and is a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). He currently is a member of the CAP Personalized Healthcare Committee.

    Recent Publications
    Walk E, Yohe S, Schade A, et al. The Cancer Immunotherapy Biomarker Testing Landscape. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2020 Jun;144(6):706-724.

    Compton C, Robb J, Anderson M,…Walk E et al. Preanalytics and Precision Pathology: Pathology Practices to Ensure Molecular Integrity of Cancer Patient Biospecimens for Precision Medicine. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2019;1346-1363.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Gynecologic Pathology, 1999 - 2000
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Hospital)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Hospital)Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1997 - 1999
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1995 - 1997
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Natural Science Area, Phi Beta Kappa, General Honors, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2006 - 2018
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • PathAI Branches into Clinical Lab Services with Acquisition of Poplar Healthcare
    PathAI Branches into Clinical Lab Services with Acquisition of Poplar HealthcareJuly 26th, 2021
  • Chutes & Ladders—Anticancer Bioscience Picks up Eureka R&D VP for Similar Role
    Chutes & Ladders—Anticancer Bioscience Picks up Eureka R&D VP for Similar RoleJuly 16th, 2021
  • New Frontiers in Cancer Research and Treatment to Be Explored by Global Experts at Tucson Symposium
    New Frontiers in Cancer Research and Treatment to Be Explored by Global Experts at Tucson SymposiumFebruary 27th, 2017
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Committees

  • Member, College of American Pathologists Personalized Healthcare Committee 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships