Allie H. Grossmann, MD, PhD
Earle A. Chiles Research Institute
Providence Cancer Institute
Dr. Grossmann is a physician scientist with clinical expertise in molecular genetic pathology of solid tumors and bone and soft tissue surgical pathology. She leads the Cancer Signaling and Immunosuppressive Trafficking Laboratory at Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, a Providence Center of Excellence for immuno-oncology and cellular therapy. As a molecular pathologist, Dr. Grossmann also brings her expertise to the Providence Genomics program.
Dr. Grossmann is particularly interested in the protein ARF 6 and its role in endocytic trafficking within cells, which is crucial for understanding how cancer cells interact with the immune system and resist therapies.
Cancer Signaling and Immunosuppressive Trafficking Laboratory
The focus of the Cancer Signaling and Immunosuppressive Trafficking Laboratory is the study of oncogenic signaling and immune suppression by cancer cells. Her lab studies tumor immunology from the tumor perspective, rather than the host immune perspective, offering a fresh angle on cancer biology.
Education
- Clinical fellow, University of Utah, Department of Pathology, ARUP Laboratories, Molecular Genetic Pathology, 2012 - 2013
- Research fellow, University of Utah, Molecular Medicine Program, 2009 - 2012
- Resident, University of Utah, ARUP Laboratories, Anatomic Pathology, 2007 - 2011
- Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy, Oregon Health & Science University, Medicine, Cell and Developmental Biology, 1997 - 2007
- Bachelor of Science, College of Idaho, Zoology, 1989 – 1993
Professional Experience
- Associate member, Cancer Signaling and Immunosuppressive Trafficking Laboratory, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Providence Cancer Institute, 2024 - present
- Adjunct associate professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, University of Utah, 2021 – present
- Associate professor, tenure track, medical director, Anatomic Pathology & Oncology, University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, 2021 - Present
- Adjunct assistant professor, Department of Oncological Sciences, University of Utah, 2020 - 2021
- Investigator, Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2017 - present
- Assistant professor, tenure track, medical director, Anatomic Pathology & Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine - Department of Pathology / ARUP Laboratories, 2015 - 2021
- Instructor, tenure track, Department of Pathology, medical director, Anatomic Pathology & Oncology, University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, 2013 - 2015
- Molecular Genetic Pathology fellow, University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, 2011 – 2013
- Postdoctoral research fellow, Molecular Medicine Program, University of Utah, 2009 - 2012
- Resident physician, Anatomic Pathology, University of Utah and ARUP Laboratories, 2007 - 2011
- Student, Medical Scientist Training Program, Oregon Health & Science University, 1997 - 2007
- Research assistant, Molecular & Medical Genetics, Oregon Health & Science University, 1993 – 1997
Memberships
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Society for Investigative Pathology
- Association for Molecular Pathology
- College of American Pathologists
- Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
- Society for Melanoma Research
Awards
- Idea Award, Department of Defense, Melanoma Research Program, 2022 - Present
- Merit Award, National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, 2021 – Present
- Research Scholars Grant, American Cancer Society, 2019 - 2023
- K08 grant, National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, 2015 - 2020
- Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust Career Development Award, 2015 - 2017
- Best Presentation, Fellows Research, Pathology Grand Rounds, University of Utah, 2013
- CRR Program mini grant for postdoctoral project, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, 2010
- Postdoctoral Training Fellowship, University of Utah, Department of Cardiology, 2009 - 2012
- Tartar Fellowship, Oregon Health & Science University, 2002
- Tartar Fellowship, Oregon Health & Science University, 1999
- SCARAB Honor Society, College of Idaho, 1993
- Whittenberger Fellows Scholarship, College of Idaho, 1992
- Oaks- Hooper- Hoover Memorial Scholarship, College of Idaho, 1991
- Honor Scholarship, College of Idaho, 1989 - 1993
Dr. Grossmann’s research is published in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals. She has partnered with colleagues on various research projects.
View Dr. Grossmann’s full list of peer-reviewed publications.