Christopher R. Pierson, MD, PhD

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

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Biography

Christopher Pierson, MD, PhD, is a staff neuropathologist in the Section of Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Professor of Pathology and Anatomy at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Pierson serves as Co-director of the preclinical undergraduate medical curriculum at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, and he teaches pathology and histology. 

Dr. Pierson's specialties include neuropathology and medical education.

Academic and Clinical Areas
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Master Teacher Award, The OSU Medical Alumni Society
  • Faculty Teacher Award, The OSU Medical Alumni Society
  • Member, Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • Member, Courage to Teach
  • Member, Alpha Omega Alpha
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2007

Board Certifications
  • Neuropathology
  • Pathology - Anatomic
Fellowship Boston Children's Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2007
Fellowship Harvard - Brigham & Women's Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2004
Residency Wayne State University Date Completed: 06/30/2002
Medical School Wayne State University School of Medicine Date Completed: 06/05/1997
Clinical Interests
  • Medical Education
  • Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnostics
  • Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease
  • Perinatal Neuropathology
Professional Experience

2007 - Present The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology

2007 - Present Anatomic Pathology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Neuropathologist

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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine