Elaine Jaffe

Jaffe, elaine

Elaine S. Jaffe is an American pathologist known for her contributions to the field of hematopathology. She has made significant advancements in the understanding and classification of lymphomas and other hematologic malignancies.

Early Life and Education

Elaine Jaffe was born in New York City. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University and earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her residency in pathology at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Career

Jaffe has spent the majority of her career at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a part of the NIH. She is a senior investigator in the Laboratory of Pathology at the NCI. Her work has focused on the classification and diagnosis of lymphoid neoplasms, contributing to the development of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of tumors of hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues.

Contributions to Hematopathology

Elaine Jaffe is renowned for her research on the pathology of lymphomas, including Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She has authored numerous scientific papers and has been involved in the development of diagnostic criteria and classification systems that are used worldwide.

Awards and Honors

Jaffe has received numerous awards for her contributions to pathology and hematopathology, including the Distinguished Service Award from the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and the Gold-Headed Cane Award from the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP).

Publications

Elaine Jaffe has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to several authoritative textbooks on hematopathology. Her work is widely cited and has had a significant impact on the field.

Personal Life

Elaine Jaffe resides in Bethesda, Maryland. She is married and has two children.

See Also

• Pathology
• Hematopathology
• Lymphoma
• National Cancer Institute
• World Health Organization