Mary L. Mattes

About Mary L. Mattes

Mary is Assistant Professor, Chair, and Director of the Pathologists’ Assistant Department at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Her initial interest in pathology arose while working for the University of Iowa’s autopsy service as an undergraduate. “Working with families toward closure and helping to document findings after a patient had participated in clinical trials was personally and professionally rewarding,” she says. Mary also enrolled in a sailing course out of curiosity four years ago and has been “hooked ever since!” Her advice for the incoming generation? “Have a voice and be the change you want to see.”