KarenSterlingSantacruzMD

Pathology • Albuquerque, NM

Neuropathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Associate Professor, Lab Medicine & Pathology, University of Minnesota Medical School

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Office
2211 Lomas Blvd NE
# Patholog
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone+1 505-272-5001

Fax+1 505-272-2963

Summary

Dr. Karen Santacruz is a pathologist in Albuquerque, NM and is affiliated with University of New Mexico Hospitals. She received her medical degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson and has been in practice 28 years. She specializes in neuropathology, anatomic pathology, and clinical pathology.

Education & Training

University of California (Irvine)Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1993 - 1997
University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1995 - Present
NM State Medical License 2012 - 2025
CO State Medical License 2013 - 2023
MN State Medical License 2002 - 2012
American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
American Board of Pathology Neuropathology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Progressive Disruption of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 1 Correlates with Blood-Brain Barrier Leakage in A Rat Model of Chronic Hypoxic Hypoperfusion.
Jeffrey Thompson, Yirong Yang, Kelsey Duval, Michael Griego, Haojie Chen
Aging and Disease. 2024-05-25
5 citations
Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Brain Lesion Volume and Neurobehavioral Outcomes in a Rat Model of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Afshin A Divani, Pascal Salazar, Hafiz A Ikram, Erik Taylor, Colin M Wilson
Journal of Neurotrauma. 2023-07-01
One-year experience with virtual multidisciplinary neuro-oncology tumor board during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samantha Varela, Devan W Vidrine, Joshua Marquez, Syed F Kazim, Michael Kogan
Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences. 2022-12-01

Press Mentions

Qß Virus-like Particle-Based Vaccine Induces Robust Immunity and Protects Against TauopathyJune 3rd, 2019