Robert W Novak MD

Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Pediatric Pathology

Physician

1 Perkins SqAkron, OH 44308
Phone+1 330-543-8572
Fax+1 330-543-3226

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Education & Training

University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Pathology, 1981 - 1982
University of TennesseeResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1979 - 1981
University of TennesseeResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1978 - 1979
University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1978
University of Illinois College of Medicine at PeoriaInternship, Transitional Year, 1975 - 1976

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 1982 - 2028
NC State Medical License 1974 - 2023
TN State Medical License 1976 - 2018
CO State Medical License 1981 - 2017
American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
American Board of Pathology Clinical Pathology
American Board of Pathology Pediatric Pathology
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Esteemed Colleague Recognition Award Society for Pediatric Pathology, 2009
Lifetime Achievement Award College of American Pathologists, 2008
Scroll of Appreciation Society for Pediatric Pathology, 2007

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Microbial products linked to steatohepatitis are reduced by deletion of nuclear hormone receptor SHP in mice.
Ryan Mifflin, Jung Eun Park, Mikang Lee, Prasant Kumar Jena, Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan
Journal of Lipid Research. 2023-12-01
4 citations
Deletion of hepatic small heterodimer partner ameliorates development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in mice.
Yoon-Kwang Lee, Jung Eun Park, Mikang Lee, Ryan Mifflin, Yang Xu
Journal of Lipid Research. 2023-11-01
25 citations
Bile acid conjugation deficiency causes hypercholanemia, hyperphagia, islet dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis in mice.
Bandar D Alrehaili, Mikang Lee, Shogo Takahashi, Robert Novak, Bipin Rimal
Hepatology Communications. 2022-10-01

Journal Articles

Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia and nephrotic syndrome with membranous nephropathy
B Lee, B Smith, N Tanphaichitr, R Novak, S Robertson, N Haller, Scand J Urol Nephrol, 1/1/2011
Thomsen-Friedenreich cryptantigen as a cause of acute bronchospasm
I Farid, E Heiner, R Novak, Pediat Anes, 1/1/2010
Controls for body fluid counts
Novak, CAP Today, 1/1/2009

Books/Book Chapters

Color Atlas of the Urinary Sediment
Chapter: Indications for Urinalysis & Urinalysis in Young Children
NovakEditors: Haber, Blomberg, Galagan, Glassey & Ward.College of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL2010
Crash Course in Immunology
Editors: Novak.Mosby-Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2006
Color Atlas of Body Fluids
Chapter: Miscellaneous Findings
NovakEditors: Gallaghan, Cornbleet, Blumberg.College of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL2006

Abstracts/Posters

Significance of isolated PFA-100 aggregation abnormalities in the identification of pediatric patients with von Wildebrand disease
Novak, Steele, SPP, Ped Dev Pathol, Boston, MA, 1/1/2009
Treatment of BK nephropathy with Cifofavir and Leflumonide
Selickman J, Paxos M, Novak R, Morrison L, Podar S. Boshkos C, Bonilla H, Infectious Disease Society, Washington, D. C., 11/1/2008
The “Chemistry” of Red Blood Cells
Novak, ACLS-Ohio Education Conference and Meeting, Columbus, OH, 5/1/2007

Lectures

Bacterial Infections of CSF
1/1/2007
PT and PTT Testing
1/1/2002
Urine hCG testing
1/1/2001

Other

Immunology (32 lectures) and General Pathology (24 lectures)
Novak, USMLERx Online Lecture Education Program
9/1/2010
Hematology and Clinical Microscopy Glossary/Case Discussions
Novak, CAP Surveys
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 - 1/1/2008
Considerations in viral point of care testing
Novak, Current Pediatric Reviews
1/1/2008