Senior consultant pathologist, and Professor of pathology, at Tufts University Medical School and President of Dr. Robert Odze Pathology LLC (Odzepathology.com)
Dr. Robert Odze is an internationally recognized expert in gastrointestinal pathology with a distinguished career in clinical practice, research, and education. He graduated with honors from McGill University Medical School in 1984, earning top awards in Pathology, Anatomy, and Surgery. He completed a GI pathology fellowship at Harvard Medical School in 1990 under the mentorship of Dr. Harvey Goldman. He later joined Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he became Director of GI Pathology in 1997 and a full Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School in 2007.
Dr. Odze has made significant contributions to the understanding of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly Barrett’s Esophagus and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). His research has focused on the molecular mechanisms of disease progression, identification of novel diagnostic markers, and improving criteria for distinguishing dysplasia from benign conditions. His work has shaped clinical guidelines and best practices in the diagnosis and management of GI disorders.
He has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles, 300 scientific abstracts, and seven textbooks, including Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas (4th edition, 2024). He has also contributed as senior editor to the AFIP Tumors of the Esophagus and Stomach fascicle and the WHO Digestive System Tumors textbook.
A leader in GI pathology, Dr. Odze has directed numerous national and international courses and held key positions, including President of the US and Canadian Academy of Pathology GI Pathology Society. He has served as associate editor for The American Journal of Gastroenterology and the IBD Journal. Currently, he is a senior consultant pathologist and Professor of Pathology at Tufts University and president of Odze Pathology LLC. His expertise continues to influence clinical practice, research, and the development of innovative diagnostic tools in GI pathology.
