5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  The Papanicolaou award for 2024 honors Barbara Crothers for her significant contributions to cytopathology.

• 2

  Crothers has a background as an army pathologist and currently works at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

• 3

  She played a key role in implementing liquid-based Pap testing in the Department of Defense, enhancing diagnostic practices.

• 4

  Crothers emphasizes collaboration in pathology, countering stereotypes of pathologists as reclusive.

• 5

  Receiving the ASC award reflects recognition of Crothers' dedication and contributions to the field of cytopathology.