Saara Kares
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Saara Kares is a pathologist whose work sits at the critical intersection of molecular research and diagnostic surgical pathology, with a particular focus on prostate cancer. Her most cited study, "Feasibility of Prostate PAXgene Fixation for Molecular Research and Diagnostic Surgical Pathology" (2017, 20 citations), addresses a fundamental challenge in cancer biology: preserving tissue for both accurate histomorphologic assessment and high-fidelity molecular analysis. By systematically comparing fresh frozen, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE), and PAXgene-fixed paraffin-embedded (PFPE) tissue preparations, Kares demonstrated that PAXgene fixation offers a viable alternative that bridges the gap between clinical diagnostics and research-grade molecular phenotyping. This work has important implications for integrating genomic and proteomic data with traditional histopathology, enabling more precise characterization of prostate tumors. While her citation count reflects a focused, early-career impact, the methodological significance of her contribution—enabling high-quality molecular research from routinely collected clinical specimens—positions her as a key figure in the push toward precision oncology. Her research continues to shape how tissue biobanking and diagnostic workflows can be harmonized for translational benefit.
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