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James Powers, M.D.

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Current Titles and Roles

Professor and Director, Neuropathology and Postmortem Medicine

Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses

  • B.S., Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York, 1965
  • M.D., Medical University of South Carolina, 1969
  • Residency, Pathology (Anatomic) and Neuropathology, Medical University of South Carolina, 1969-1971; Albert Einstein Medical Center, 1971-1973
  • Certifications, American Board of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, Neuropathology

Work History

1973-1976, Assistant Professor of Pathology (Neuropathology), Associate Director of
Neuropathology; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C.

1973-1976, Director, Electron Microscopy Laboratory, VA Hospital, Charleston, S.C.

1976-1980, Associate Professor of Pathology (Neuropathology), Associate Director of
Neuropathology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C.

1980-1988, Professor of Pathology (Neuropathology); Associate Director of
Neuropathology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C.

1988-1992, Professor and Director, Division of Neuropathology, College of Physicians
& Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, New York

1989-1992, Vice-Chairman, Department of Pathology, College of Physicians &
Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, New York

1992-1996, Professor and Director, Neuropathology Unit, University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York

1996-Present, Professor and Director, Neuropathology and Postmortem Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY

Highlights

  • Member of American Association of Neuropathologists
  • Member of American Association of Pathologists
  • Member of US-Canadian Academy of Pathology
  • Member of International Society of Neuropathology, N.Y.C.
  • Member of Neurosurgical Society (Honorary),
  • Member of Canadian Association of Neuropathologists
  • Licensure - New York, Professional Board Certified, Anatomic Pathology - 1975, Neuropathology - 1975
  • Serve on the editorial board of 6 journals