Clinical and Research Background
Dr. Shirts supports inherited disease testing ranging from cancer-risk panel testing to targeted testing to prenatal testing to exome testing.
Board Certifications
Molecular Genetic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Research Interests
Dr. Shirts’ research focuses on diagnostic testing and communication between physicians, genetic counselors, patients, and families about the results of these tests. His group seeks ways to improve genetic outreach by using modern resources to help relatives connect and communicate with each other.
Academic and Medical Appointments
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington 2020-present
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington 2018-2020
Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington 2012-2018
Medical Appointments
Director, Clinical Application of Research in Emerging Technologies (CARET) Unit, Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine, 2018-present
Associate Director, Genetics and Solid Tumor Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine at Pathology, University of Washington, 2015-present
Assistant Director, Informatics Division, Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington 2012-2018
Education and Training
Co-Chief Pathology Resident, University of Utah, Health Sciences Center 2011-2012
Fellow, Molecular Genetic Pathology, University of Utah, Health Sciences Center / ARUP Laboratories 2010-2011
Residency, Clinical Pathology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center 2008-2010
Publications
Latest publications from PubMed