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Gunnlaugur Nielsen, MD, Pathology, Boston, MA, Massachusetts General Hospital

GunnlaugurPeturNielsenMD

Pathology Boston, MA

Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital

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Summary

  • Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen is a pathologist in Boston, MA. He received his medical degree from University of Iceland and has been in practice 29 years. He specializes in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology and is experienced in oncologic pathology. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Iceland
    University of IcelandClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License Active through 1999
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Author Correction: High-Fat Diet Enhances Stemness and Tumorigenicity of Intestinal Progenitors  
    Cristina R Ferrone, G Petur Nielsen, Vikram Deshpande, Jatin Roper, Shweta Shinagare, Nature

Hospital Affiliations