Louis Dubeau, MD, PhD

Title:

  • Professor of Pathology

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Specialties:

  • Pathology

Background:

For many years, Dr. Dubeau has been a leading practioner, educator and researcher in the field of ovarian cancer biology.  A native of Canada, Dr. Dubeau first came to USC as a post-doctoral fellow at the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.  During his time at USC, Dr. Dubeau has achieved the status of full professor, become director of the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center published numerous peer-reviewed articles for medical journals and lectured at medical conferences and seminars across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Hungary, Turkey and Greece.  Dr. Dubeau is a renowned researcher and has been awarded over fourteen million dollars in research grants, many dealing with either ovarian cancer biology and genetics or with environmental issues such as exposure to and effects of air pollution.  A devoted educator, Dr. Dubeau has mentored over fifty students, either as a member of their PhD advisory committee or by training post-doctural and graduate students.  Dr. Dubeau also has found time throughout his career to give lectures on health related subjects to area public school students.

Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine, McGill University Montreal, Canada, 1979
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry, McGill University Montreal, Canada, 1981

Internships:

  • St. Mary's Hospital - Montreal, 1979 - 1980

Residencies:

  • McGill University School of Medicine, Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, 1980 - 1984

Fellowships:

  • USC Norris Cancer Hospital, 1985 - 1987

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Pathology
  • Quebec Federation of Medical Specialists, Anatomic Pathology

Professional Society Memberships:

  • International Society of Gynecological Pathologists
  • Canadian Medical Association
  • International Academy of Pathology (United States and Canadian division)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Association of Pathologists (F.A.S.E.B.)
  • American Association of Clinical Pathologists

Awards:

  • Robert S. Cleland Excellence in Teaching Award, 1992, 2007

Languages:

  • English
  • French