Ann Berger Zaslav, PhD, Clinical Professor

Ann-Leslie Berger-Zaslav, PhD
Head of Cytogenetics, Department of Pathology
Clinical Professor
of Pathology
Stony Brook School of Medicine
University Hospital, Level 3, Rm 526
 
Stony Brook, NY 11794-7300

Tel: (631) 444-2749
Fax: (631) 444-2653
Email: Ann-Leslie.Zaslav@stonybrookmedicine.edu

 

Research Summary:

Dr. Berger-Zaslav is involved in clinically based research using cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic techniques to elucidate cryptic unidentifiable structural chromosome abnormalities, euchromatic and heterochromatic variant chromosomes and the significance of these abnormalities with respect to phenotype.  This research is performed on prenatal, pediatric and adult patients with inherited and acquired (cancer) chromosome abnormalities.


Clinical Practice:

Dr. Berger-Zaslav is Board certified in Clinical Cytogenentics (1996) and she also holds a New York State Certificate of Qualification for the area of Cytogenetics.  Dr. Berger-Zaslav is the Head of Cytogenetics at Stony Brook University Medical Center.  Under her direction, the Cytogenetics Laboratory performs chromosome analysis on patients undergoing prenatal diagnosis, patients with inherited genetic disorders, mental retardation, developmental delay, autism, and adults and children with cancer.  This involves standard chromosome analysis, molecular cytogenetics (FISH) and subtelomere analysis (FISH) on: bone marrow, solid tumors, lymph nodes, peripheral bloods, amniotic fluid, and products of conception.  The Cytogenetic laboratory is the ONLY laboratory in Suffolk County certified to perform cytogenetic analyses on pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) for the Children's Oncology Group (COG).  Dr. Berger-Zaslav reviews and reports on all cases evaluated in the Cytogenetics laboratory.  She personally notifies the referring physician with abnormal results and is available for consultation and questions.  Dr. Berger-Zaslav developed and instituted the first Cytogenetics course for the Medical Technology School at Stony Brook University, and is actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and attendings.

Education:
Institution and LocationDegreeYear(s)Field of Study
St. John's University, Jamaica, NYPhD1983-89Biology
Positions and Employment:
1991-98Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Pediatrics, LIJ
1999-06Chief, Division of Cytogenetics, Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, NSUH/LIJ Health System
2004-07Interim Director, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Stony Brook University
2005-07Director, Cytogenetics for Genetics Residency Program, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2007-08Acting Chief, Cytogenetics, Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, NSUH/LIJ Health System
2007-presentDirector and Head of Cytogenetics, Stony Brook University
Other Experience and Professional Memberships (selected): 
2010-13Co-Chair, Building Bridges/Women in Medicine Committee at SBU
2011-13Vice President, Partnership to Advance Women Leaders (PAWL)
1980-presentAssociation of Cytogenetic Technologists
2000-presentAmerican College of Medical Genetics
2000-presentAmerican Society of Human Genetics
2004-presentCollege of American Pathologists
2004-presentNew York State Genetics Task Force
2007-presentLeukemia Lymphoma Committee, Stony Brook University Medical Center
2007-present

Quality Assurance Committee, Stony Brook University Medical Center

2007-present

Tumor Board Committee, Stony Brook University Medical Center

2007-2012

Senator, Stony Brook University Faculty Senate, Stony Brook University

2008-present

Women in Medicine Research Day Committee, Stony Brook University Medical Center

2008-2010 - Organization Committee Member

2012-2013 – Catering Chair and Organization Committee Chair

2014 – Abstract Committee, Organization Committee and Catering Chair

2015 – Coordinator, Program Chair and Catering Chair

2016 - Coordinator, Program Chair, Catering Chair and Moderator

2017- Chair of Organizational Committee and Moderator

2008-presentMember, New York State Genetics Task Force Board
2014-presentAdvisory Committee for the Clinical Molecular Biology Graduate Program, Stony Brook University Medical Center
2015-presentAmerican Society of Clinical Pathology,  Laboratory Management University Committee
2017-presentAmerican Association of Medical Colleges,  Group on Women in Medicine and Science Committee
2017-presentFaculty Exit Committee, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Honors (selected): 
1993-97Beta Beta Beta Honor Society, Adelphi University
1990Patient Enhancement Program Award for Outstanding Job Performance, NSUH

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