
Alexander Craig Mackinnon MD, PhD
Professor and Director of the Division of Genomic Diagnostics & Bioinformatics for the department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Alexander Craig Mackinnon, Jr is a distinguished physician-scientist in the field of pathology, currently serving as the Director of the Division of Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he is also a Professor of Pathology. Board certified in anatomical and molecular genetic pathology, he specializes in the molecular diagnostics of solid tumors. Dr. Mackinnon’s groundbreaking research in precision medicine focuses on discovering and validating therapeutic biomarkers that are revolutionizing cancer treatment. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications and 40+ invited lectures, Dr. Mackinnon is a prolific contributor to the scientific community.