Dr. Mary Kay Washington

Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology

Director for the Vanderbilt Digestive Diseases Research Center

Director for the Vanderbilt SPORE in GI Cancer

Director for the Western Division of the Cooperative Human Tissue Network

Dr. Kay Washington is a Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology. Dr. Washington's research focuses on diagnostic aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatic (liver) pathology, with special emphasis on Barrett's esophagus, colorectal abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, and the pathology of GI immune deficiencies. She has also been involved in the evaluation of mouse models for neoplasia or growths in the intestines, as well as inflammatory bowel disease.

She serves as director for several research biorepositories and shared resources, including the Vanderbilt Digestive Diseases Research Center, the Vanderbilt SPORE in GI Cancer, and the Western Division of the Cooperative Human Tissue Network.