Pathology

Alexandra Harrington, MD, MT(ASCP)

Assistant Professor of Pathology
Director of Coagluation, Dynacare Laboratories

Dr. Harrington's major responsibilities include hematopathology service work and instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows in general pathology and hematopathology.  She oversees the coagulation services for Froedtert Hospital/Medical College of Wisconsin and also directly supervises pathology residents on their coagulation rotations.

Research Interests

• Flow cytometry of myeloid disorders
• Plasma cell myeloma
• Benign hematology disorders

Professional Background

• Fellow, Hematopathology, MCW Affliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI (2008 - 2009)
• Chief Resident, Pathology, MCW Affliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI (2007 - 2008)
• Resident, Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, MCW Affliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI (2004 - 2008)

Educational Background

• MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI (2004)
• BS (Medical Technology), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (1998)

Board Certifications

• Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (Medical Technology)
• Hematology (Pathology)

Selected Publications

• Harrington A, Hari P, Kroft SH. Utility of CD56 Immunohistochemical Studies in Follow Up of Plasma Cell Myeloma. American Journal of Clinical Pathology, July 2009;132:60-66.
• Harrington A, Kroft SH. Morphologic Update: Pencil cells and prekeratocytes in iron deficiency anemia. American Journal of Hematology, Dec 2008;83(12):927.
• Harrington A, Ward PCJ, Kroft SH. Iron Deficiency Anemia, β-thalassemia minor, and Anemia of Chronic Disease: A Morphologic Reappraisal. American Journal of Clinical Pathology, March 2008;129(3):466-471.