Amanda Strickland, MD
Assistant Professor, Pathology
Research Program
- Translational Research in Malignancy (TRIM)
Cancer-Focused Research
I have a long, committed and productive academic record. As a resident and fellow, I have been had diverse research endeavors and multiple mentors. Throughout these years and clinical experiences, I have developed an interest in both translational and clinical research in gynecologic pathology. Most of my GYN path work has revolved around identification of clinically useful biomarkers in endometrial neoplasia. I am building on this previous work in my continued search for additional immunohistochemical and molecular biomarkers for endometrial, ovarian and cervical tumors. Thanks to support from the pediatric pathology department, I investigated the pathologic spectrum of pediatric GYN disorders at a large children's hospital as a trainee. Nearly all of my research endeavors have led to national poster and platform presentations and original research publications, and in recognition of these efforts I was awarded the 2019 resident research award at UT Southwestern.

From my undergraduate days at Texas A&M University, I gained three years of experience in inorganic chemistry research under Dr. Donald Darensbourg, creating plastics out of carbon dioxide by complex metallic co-catalysis. I also received funding for, wrote and successfully defended my award-winning honors thesis in applied linguistics/literary translation. In medical school, I was very active in the vibrant academic scene of UT Southwestern Medical Center by publishing original research articles and case reports from a wide range of medical specialties.

My extensive and broad research experience contributes to my main long-term research goal: to find meaningful solutions for clinically oriented questions. My research experiences in other medical specialties and even outside of medicine have led me to think more creatively. My experience in clinical and translational research in GYN pathology, combined with my clinical experience, has led me to ask innovative questions. Whether in the cervix, ovary, uterus, or any other part of the gynecologic tract, my goal is to find clinically useful biomarkers of diagnostic, therapeutic or prognostic significance. I also aim to utilize my research discoveries to become a clinical expert, becoming an authority on morphologic and other key features of rare or difficult entities. With all of this, I strive to make significant contributions that help drive the practice of gynecologic pathology. 

In addition to GYN pathology, I have also developed an interest in quality improvement (QI) and experience in QI projects. As quality plays an increasingly important role in anatomic pathology, it is an area I would love to continue working on to help ensure optimal patient care.