Kristine Krafts MD
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Duluth, MN
Professional summary
Medical doctor with 15 years experience as adjunct and assistant professor of pathology. Seasoned lecturer and prolific medical writer. Completed residency in pathology, and fellowships in hematopathology and molecular medicine. Currently teaching pathology, immunology, and microbiology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus, and pathology for dental students at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
Specialties and Interests
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Hematology,
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Molecular Diagnostic Techniques,
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Pathology
Contact
Education
Universities
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
1990 to 1995
Smith College
BA, Russian Civilization
1985 to 1989
Postgraduate Training
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
1995 to 2001
Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
1998 to 1999
Molecular Diagnostics Fellowship
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
1997 to 1998
Hematopathology Fellow
Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Microbiology and Pathology
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2001 to present
Clinical Adjunct Professor, Department of Anatomy, Microbiology and Pathology
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
1993 to 2001
Honors and Awards
Basic Sciences Teacher of the Year, Runner up, First Year Class
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2009
Basic Sciences Teacher of the Year, Second Year Class
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2009
Faculty of the Year
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
2008
Basic Sciences Teacher of the Year
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2008
Basic Sciences Teacher of the Year, Runner up
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2007
Basic Sciences Teacher of the Year, Runner up
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2005
Clinical Teacher of the Year
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2004
Clinical Teacher of the Year
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2002
Clinical Teacher of the Year
University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus
2001
Publications
Articles
"Pap test discrepancies and follow-up histology"
Diagnostic Cytopathology
Vol. 29 -
2
2003;
111-115
"The Wright-Giemsa stain. Secrets revealed."
Clinics in laboratory medicine
Vol. 22 -
1
2002;
15-23
PubMed ID: 11933573
"The molecular characterization of fatal infectious mononucleosis"
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Vol. 117 -
4
2002;
582-588
"Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a case of essential thrombocythemia."
American journal of clinical pathology
Vol. 106 -
2
1996;
206-208
PubMed ID: 8712175
"The Ehrlich-Chenzinsky-Plehn-Malachowski-Romanowsky-Nocht-Jenner-May-Grünw ald-Leishman-Reuter-Wright-Giemsa-Lillie-Roe-Wilcox stain. The mystery unfolds."
Clinics in laboratory medicine
Vol. 13 -
4
1994;
759-771
PubMed ID: 7508837
Books
Bone marrow transplant engraftment monitoring
Molecular Biology: Molecular Pathology Protocols. The Humana Press, Totowa, NJ.
2000
Renal osteodystrophy
American Society of Clinical Pathologists Check Sample Series: Hematopathology
1996
Lectures and Presentations
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Fungal Skin Infections
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Bacterial Skin Infections
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Microbiology of the Upper GI Tract
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Microbiology of the Lower GI Tract
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Gastrointestinal System Parasites
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Urinary Tract Infections
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Central Nervous System Infections
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Pituitary Pathology
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Thyroid Pathology
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Parathyroid Pathology
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Adrenal Pathology
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Pancreatic Pathology
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Anemia
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Benign Leukocytoses
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Acute Leukemia
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Chronic Leukemia
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Lymphoma
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Hemostasis
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Transfusion Medicine
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Bleeding Disorders
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Thrombotic Disorders
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Transplantation Pathology
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Multiple Myeloma
2009
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Immunologic Laboratory Tests
2008
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Female Reproductive Pathology
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Male Reproductive Pathology
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Pathology of the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Tissue Repair
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
The Immune System
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Hypersensitivity Reactions
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Immunologic Laboratory Testing
2008
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Neoplasia
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Immune Diseases
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Transfusion Pathology
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Transplantation Pathology
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Renal Pathology
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Endocrine Pathology
2008
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma
2007
Duluth, MN
Lake Superior Pathology Society
The pap smear revisited: Thin-layer preparations and HPV testing
2001
Minneapolis, MN
Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota School of Medicine
The molecular characterization of fatal infectious mononucleosis
1998
San Diego, CA
Association of Molecular Pathology Annual Meeting
Disclosure or Conflict of Interest
Kristine Krafts MD has nothing to disclose
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Lead Editorships
- Anemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Blood Transfusion
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Helicobacter pylori
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Human papilloma virus (HPV)
- Immune System
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Lymphatic System
- Meningitis
- Red Blood Cells
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia