Pathology Department - MWU - DG

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Mason Maniloff, D.O. on his recent graduation from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. More kudos on beginning Pathology residency at his first choice, the University of Illinois Chicago. Mason reports that he loves his residency training program and couldn't be happier with his choice of profession. Bravo Mason!

08/24/2026

At the annual Midwestern University Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner, Magdalena Locklin, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Department of Pathology, was recognized for 5 years of service. Dr. Luigi Strizzi, Professor of Pathology, was recognized for 10 years of
Service. Congratulations to you both, and looking forward to many more years of your collegiality and outstanding service!

07/06/2026

“Congratulations to Dr. Strizzi and his team for the recent publication of original research in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.”

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Katy Flannery, OMS-IV, for receiving the 2026 Distinguished Medical Student Award from the College of American Pathologists. The award was presented today, by John N. Kasimos D.O., Professor and Chair of Pathology. Also present were other CCOM faculties, staffs and OMS-IV students (class of 2027).

05/29/2026

Congratulations to CCOM graduates Class of 2026!

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Kudos to Charles Kriebel, OMS-III, on his poster and oral presentation, “Sensitivity of PRAME in Classic Melanoma in Situ Compared to Lentigo Maligna Type," presented at the annual Kenneth A. Suarez Research Symposium. Here with his mentor, John Kasimos, D.O., Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Jackson Sweeney, OMS-III, for receiving the Pathology Department Award for Excellence at the CCOM Class of 2028 Bridging Ceremony, May 1, 2026. Presenting the award is Dr. John Kasimos, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology.

04/30/2026

“On April 17th and 18th, the American College of Osteopathic Pathologists held their annual educational meeting, “Pearls in Pathology,” on the Midwestern University Downers Grove campus. This national meeting was attended by D.O. pathologists from across the country, three of whom were CCOM alumni. An added plus was a great turnout by current CCOM students interested in pathology and one of our recent graduates now a Pathology resident. The meeting was moderated by John Kasimos, D.O., Professor and Chair of Pathology at MWU, Immediate Past-President of the AOCP.”

04/26/2026

The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine was well represented at the annual meeting of the American Osteopathic College of Pathologists. Pictured left to right: Kira Holmes, OMS-I; Katy Flannery, OMS III; Jonathan Izban, OMS III, John Kasimos, D.O. (CCOM 1984); Mason Maniloff, OMS IV; Darby Naheedy, D.O. (CCOM 2025); Diana Agostini-Vulaj, D.O. (CCOM 2013). Not pictured: Michelle Lu, OMS II; Natalie Anderson, OMS II.