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Nicole Jackson, MD, Pathology, Seattle, WA

NicoleJacksonMDMPH(She/Her)

Pathology Seattle, WA

Forensic/Autopsy, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Assistant Professor, Attending Pathologist, and Director of Autopsy & After Death Services, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, University of Washington

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Summary

  • Dr. Jackson’s interests include deaths in vulnerable populations, medical education, quality improvement, mental health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, mentoring, community outreach, increasing the visibility of Forensic Pathologists as first responders to threats on our nation’s life expectancy, and using population-based data to reduce the number of preventable deaths.
  • ASCP’s Call for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Heard by 12 Million+

    ASCP’s recent media campaign to amplify its mandate that all Americans must be vaccinated against COVID-19 has reached more than 12 million people.

    Episode 1: Nicole Jackson MD MPH

    This episode discusses mentorship, community outreach, focusing on mental health and wellness, and increasing the visibility of forensic pathologists.

    Around The Scope: Forensic Pathology

    Today, we hear from forensic pathologists about their diverse areas of practice, when pathologists go to crime scenes, and their role in public health.

    Spotlight: Dr. Nicole Jackson, Forensic Pathologist

    Forensic Pathology is fascinating to us because it seems so mysterious, yet when talking with Dr. Jackson about her work we realize it’s not a mystery at all.

    Episode 37: "Forensic Pathology: I Tell The Story My Patients Can't Tell " -Dr.

    Dive into the topic of forensic pathology and the importance of self-care for the medical laboratory team.

    PathPod News Edition: Forensic Pathology During COVID-19

    On this week's episode, Dr. Meredith Pittman (@merepitt) talks with Dr. Nicole Jackson (@NicoleJacksonMD) of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office in Illino

    Dr Nicole R Jackson - Forensic Pathology, COVID-19, and Public Health

    My guest today is Forensic Pathologist Dr Nicole R Jackson. What we discuss with Dr Jackson: Her journey into pathology The University of New Mexico Fellowship

Education & Training

  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 2019 - 2020
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2015 - 2019
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Wake Forest University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
    Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineMPH, Epidemiology, 2010 - 2014
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2014, M.D.
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBS, Psychology, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2014 - 2015
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Pathology - Forensic

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Power List Honoree The Pathologist, 2023
  • Top 6 Honoree as a 40 Under Forty American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2021
  • 2021 Iceberg Award National Organization of Medical Examiners, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ruptured Aortic Dissection in an Unrecognized, Late-Term Intrauterine Pregnancy  
    Nicole R Jackson, The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 9/25/2023
  • Intravascular Large B-cell Lymphoma Presenting as Sudden Death  
    Jackson NR, The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 9/2023
  • Heterotopic Ossification of the Mesentery: A Rare Postoperative Complication  
    Sura, Gloria Hopkins; Jackson, Nicole R.; Yodzis, Shirley; Fox, Sharon E, AJSP: Reviews & Reports, 7/22/2021
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Twenty Years of Death Investigation of Females in New Mexico
    Nicole R. Jackson, MD, MPH, Sarah Lathrop, DVM, PhD, 2020 Annual Women's Health Conference, Albuquerque, NM, 2/21/2020
  • A Case of HIV-negative Syphilitic Hepatitis
    Jones W, Santos C, Staudinger R, Jackson N, Guider B, Tulane Resident Research Day, New Orleans, LA, 11/6/2018
  • A Novel Laboratory-Developed Test for Trichomonas vaginalis Detection in Male Urine Specimens on the Cobas 4800 System.
    Jackson NR, Favaloro S, Kletecka CF, McGowin CL, Association for Molecular Pathology 2016 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, 11/11/2016

Other

  • The beliefs and willingness of men who have sex with men to comply with a one-year blood donation deferral policy: a cross-sectional study 
    Liszewski W, Terndrup C,Jackson N, Helland S, Lavin B.
    7/5/2017
  • Pathology Image of the Month: Rapidly progressive hemorrhagic cellulitis of bilaterallower extremities with subsequent septic shock and death 
    Connor EE, Jackson NR, McGoey RR
    5/2016
  • The safety and efficacy of minimally invasive approaches to liver resection: a meta-analysis 
    Jackson NR, Hauch A, Buell JF, Slakey DP, Kandil E.
    1/2015
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Committees

  • Fellow representative, Wellness Committee 2019 - 2020
  • Resident Representative (Enhancing patient care through QI), EQUIP Steering Committee 2016 - 2018
  • Student Representative, Vision 2020 Steering Committee 2013 - 2014

Research History

  • Public Health PracticumConducted a statistical review of the first three months of Louisiana's Surgical Prophylaxis Program to establish a baseline for surgical site infection rates for colon surgeries and abdominal hysterectomies through the Louisiana Office of Public Health under the tutelage of the State Epidemiologist2013 - 2014

Professional Memberships