Our Stories

I’m Kristina Guerrero—mommy to two magical little boys, Mateo and Sebastian; wife; TV journalist and host for twenty years; and breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in January 2023 after a routine mammogram. I was 42 years old. The diagnosis didn’t come quickly; in fact, it took several weeks before a pathologist was finally able…

Thanks to the generous support of Roche and Ventana Medical Systems INC, the CAP Foundation is proud to offer a unique opportunity that brings the future of pathology into focus—by placing residents right at the heart of innovation. Through the Translational Diagnostics Advanced Training Grant, pathology residents have the opportunity to attend an immersive, four-week...

March is Women’s History Month, and while it’s a time to reflect on the incredible contributions of women throughout history, at the CAP Foundation, we don’t just celebrate women- we are women. Our entire staff is female-led, and we take pride in the work we do, from advancing women’s health through See, Test & Treat...

For too many Black Americans, preventive healthcare isn’t just about scheduling an appointment-it’s about overcoming a history of medical mistrust, financial barriers, and systemic inequities. Despite advancements in medicine and technology, Black communities continue to experience higher rates of late-stage cancer diagnoses and worse health outcomes due to limited access to screenings, underrepresentation in healthcare,...

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, yet it’s largely preventable. However, many women—especially in underserved communities—are not getting the screening they need. A significant barrier to preventive screenings isn’t just access- it’s priorities. Many women, particularly caregivers, often place their own health last, thinking, I’m fine; I’ll get checked later.’...

As Foundation president, I want you to know how your contribution equips pathologists with education opportunities, grant funding, and innovative programming that bridge health equity and improve outcomes for patients worldwide. In 2024, your support helped the CAP Foundation provide 85 grants and awards—totaling an incredible $91,400—to pathologists, medical students, and residents. These grants empower...

Clinicians from the Baylor College of Medicine, with a grant from the CAP Foundation, helped empower and improve diagnostic medicine in Rwanda through an innovative and low-cost project using 3D-printed parts for telepathology. After receiving the CAP Foundation Global Pathology Development Grant in 2023, the multidisciplinary team traveled to the University Teaching Hospital of Butare...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation approximately 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. While pathologists may not directly conduct mammograms, the CAP Foundation helps over 600 medically underserved patients a year access diagnostic medicine to screen for both breast and cervical cancer via...

Before her four-week training at Eli Lilly and Company’s Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory in Indianapolis, Couger Jimenez Jaramillo, MD, said her experience in various subspecialties could be more well-rounded. Having spent most of her previous research time in anatomical pathology Dr. Jaramillo said, “I think that this gap in my experience comes at the expense of...

As my time on the CAP Foundation Board of Directors comes to an end, I’d encourage any CAP Junior Member who wants to learn more about nonprofit work, make lasting connections in the field, or simply help the specialty to apply for this position before the October 31, 2024, deadline. Serving on the CAP Foundation...