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Mario Mosunjac MD

  • Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
    Assistant Professor
  • (404) 616-5111
  • mmosun2@emory.edu
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Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from School of Medicine University of Zagreb

Research

Focus

  • Lung pathology and Sickle cell disease, ARDS, LIP and HIV infection. Natural and sudden death in hospital based and forensic autopsy setting, Autopsy and sudden natural death, HIV and cocaine cardiovascular pathology, peripartum cardiomyopathy, Sickle cell disease and lung pathology, Unusual tumors and sudden death.

Publications

  • Multiplatform analyses reveal distinct drivers of systemic pathogenesis in adult versus pediatric severe acute COVID-19.
    Nat Commun Volume: 14 Page(s): 1638
    04/04/2023 Authors: Druzak S; Iffrig E; Roberts BR; Zhang T; Fibben KS; Sakurai Y; Verkerke HP; Rostad CA; Chahroudi A; Schneider F
  • Is it COVID-19? The value of medicolegal autopsies during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Forensic Sci Int Volume: 330 Page(s): 111106
    01/01/2022 Authors: Geller RL; Aungst JL; Newton-Levinson A; Smith GP; Mosunjac MB; Mosunjac MI; Cunningham CS; Gowitt GT
  • Correlation of COVID-19 Autopsy and Clinical Findings in Hospitalized Patients in the Academic Center in Metro Atlanta
    Volume: 101 Page(s): 25 - 28
    03/01/2021 Authors: Shebelut C; Peterson M; Geller R; Mosunjac M; Mosunjac M
  • Correlation of COVID-19 Autopsy and Clinical Findings in Hospitalized Patients in the Academic Center in Metro Atlanta
    Volume: 34 Page(s): 25 - 28
    03/01/2021 Authors: Shebelut C; Peterson M; Geller R; Mosunjac M; Mosunjac M
  • Improvement in Cardiac Function With Small Intestine Extracellular Matrix Is Associated With Recruitment of C-Kit Cells, Myofibroblasts, and Macrophages After Myocardial Infarction (vol 55, pg 1250, 2010)
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY Volume: 75 Page(s): 3189 - 3189
    06/30/2020 Authors: Zhao Z-Q; Puskas JD; Xu D; Wang N-P; Mosunjac M; Guyton RA; Vinten-Johansen J; Matheny R
  • A RARE CASE OF VIRAL MYOCARDITIS MASQUERADING AS FULMINANT HEPATITIS
    Volume: 73 Page(s): 2602 - 2602
    03/12/2019 Authors: Sivakumar K; Mosunjac M; Sachdeva R
  • Original Research: Diametric effects of hypoxia on pathophysiology of sickle cell disease in a murine model.
    Exp Biol Med (Maywood) Volume: 241 Page(s): 766 - 771
    04/01/2016 Authors: Tan F; Ghosh S; Mosunjac M; Manci E; Ofori-Acquah SF
  • Tuberculosis in umbilical cord blood transplant recipients: clinical characteristics and challenges.
    Bone Marrow Transplant Volume: 50 Page(s): 465 - 468
    03/01/2015 Authors: Zhang J; Mosunjac M; Moon A; Nooka A; Waller EK
  • Fatal aortic pseudoaneurysm from disseminated Mycobacterium kansasii infection: case report.
    Hum Pathol Volume: 46 Page(s): 467 - 470
    03/01/2015 Authors: Ehsani L; Reddy SC; Mosunjac M; Kraft CS; Guarner J
  • Intra-Uterine Fetal Demise: Autopsy and Clinical Findings amongst Different Age Groups in an Inner City Hospital
    Volume: 26 Page(s): 4A - 4A
    02/01/2013 Authors: Deliu M; Mosunjac MI; Mosunjac MB
  • Intra-Uterine Fetal Demise: Autopsy and Clinical Findings amongst Different Age Groups in an Inner City Hospital
    Volume: 93 Page(s): 4A - 4A
    02/01/2013 Authors: Deliu M; Mosunjac MI; Mosunjac MB
  • Global gene expression profiling of endothelium exposed to heme reveals an organ-specific induction of cytoprotective enzymes in sickle cell disease.
    PLoS One Volume: 6 Page(s): e18399
    03/31/2011 Authors: Ghosh S; Tan F; Yu T; Li Y; Adisa O; Mosunjac M; Ofori-Acquah SF
  • Improvement in cardiac function with small intestine extracellular matrix is associated with recruitment of C-kit cells, myofibroblasts, and macrophages after myocardial infarction.
    J Am Coll Cardiol Volume: 55 Page(s): 1250 - 1261
    03/23/2010 Authors: Zhao Z-Q; Puskas JD; Xu D; Wang N-P; Mosunjac M; Guyton RA; Vinten-Johansen J; Matheny R
  • Attenuation of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by postconditioning involves adenosine receptor and protein kinase C activation.
    Transpl Int Volume: 23 Page(s): 217 - 226
    02/01/2010 Authors: Eldaif SM; Deneve JA; Wang N-P; Jiang R; Mosunjac M; Mutrie CJ; Guyton RA; Zhao Z-Q; Vinten-Johansen J
  • A rare case of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder presenting as a metastatic right ventricular mass.
    Case Rep Med Volume: 2010 Page(s): 789609
    01/01/2010 Authors: Bonsall JM; Hughes R; Mosunjac M; Harrison D; Samady H
  • Clinical and Morphological Analysis of Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonia (LIP) Variants in Adult HIV Patients: A Retrospective Study of 25 Cases
    Volume: 89 Page(s): 295A - 295A
    01/01/2009 Authors: Hughes R; Park J; Edgerton N; Vogenthaler N; Mosunjac MB; Mosunjac MI
  • Clinical and Morphological Analysis of Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonia (LIP) Variants in Adult HIV Patients: A Retrospective Study of 25 Cases
    Volume: 22 Page(s): 295A - 295A
    01/01/2009 Authors: Hughes R; Park J; Edgerton N; Vogenthaler N; Mosunjac MB; Mosunjac MI
  • Molecular Phenotype of Sickle Chronic Lung Disease Revealed by Global Gene Expression Profiling
    Volume: 112 Page(s): 862 - 862
    11/16/2008 Authors: Tan F; Yu T; Li Y; Ghosh S; Mosunjac M; Ofori-Acquah SF
  • Unusual presentation of anaplastic large cell lymphoma with clinical course mimicking fever of unknown origin and sepsis: autopsy study of five cases.
    Croat Med J Volume: 49 Page(s): 660 - 668
    10/01/2008 Authors: Mosunjac MB; Sundstrom JB; Mosunjac MI
  • A rare case of squamous cell bladder carcinoma presenting as a right ventricular mass
    Volume: 23 Page(s): 104 - 104
    03/01/2008 Authors: Bonsall J; Hughes R; Mosunjac M; Harrison DG; Samady H
  • Combined pathological effects of cocaine abuse and HIV infection on the cardiovascular system: an autopsy study of 187 cases from the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office.
    Am J Forensic Med Pathol Volume: 29 Page(s): 9 - 13
    03/01/2008 Authors: Mosunjac MI; Sundstrom JB; Heninger M; Ansari AA; Mosunjac MB
  • Postconditioning beyond the heart: Postconditioning the ischemic kidney attenuates renal reperfusion injury
    Volume: 116 Page(s): 61 - 62
    10/16/2007 Authors: Eldaif SM; Geneve J; Wang NP; Mosunjac M; Jiang R; Granfeldt A; Zhao Z-Q; Guyton RA; Vinten-Johansen J
  • Sickle cell lung disease and sudden death: a retrospective/prospective study of 21 autopsy cases and literature review.
    Am J Forensic Med Pathol Volume: 28 Page(s): 168 - 172
    06/01/2007 Authors: Graham JK; Mosunjac M; Hanzlick RL; Mosunjac M
  • Short-term survival in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: An autopsy study of 13
    Volume: 87 Page(s): 8A - 8A
    03/01/2007 Authors: Lim MG; Mosunjac ML
  • Short-term Survival in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Autopsy Study of 13 Cases
    Volume: 20 Page(s): 8A - 8A
    03/01/2007 Authors: Lim MG; Mosunjac ML
  • Fine-needle aspiration cytologic diagnosis of metastatic melanotic schwannoma: familial case of a mother and daughter with Carney's complex and literature review.
    Diagn Cytopathol Volume: 35 Page(s): 130 - 134
    02/01/2007 Authors: Mosunjac MB; Johnston EI; Mosunjac MI
  • Inhibition of progenitor dendritic cell maturation by plasma from patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy: role in pregnancy-associated heart disease.
    Clin Dev Immunol Volume: 12 Page(s): 265 - 273
    12/01/2005 Authors: Ellis JE; Ansari AA; Fett JD; Carraway RD; Randall HW; Mosunjac MI; Sundstrom JB
  • Inhibition of myosin light chain kinase provides prolonged attenuation of radial artery vasospasm.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg Volume: 26 Page(s): 1149 - 1155
    12/01/2004 Authors: Kerendi F; Halkos ME; Corvera JS; Kin H; Zhao Z-Q; Mosunjac M; Guyton RA; Vinten-Johansen J
  • Irreversible inhibition of myosin light chain kinase provides prolonged attenuation of radial artery vasospasm
    Volume: 110 Page(s): 357 - 358
    10/26/2004 Authors: Kerendi F; Halkos ME; Corvera JS; Kin H; Wang NP; Mosunjac M; Zhao ZO; Guyton RA; Vinten-Johansen J
  • Herpes simplex hepatitis in adults
    JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY Volume: 38 Page(s): 697 - 704
    09/01/2004 Authors: Sharma S; Mosunjac M
  • Herpes simplex hepatitis in adults: a search for muco-cutaneous clues.
    J Clin Gastroenterol Volume: 38 Page(s): 697 - 704
    09/01/2004 Authors: Sharma S; Mosunjac M
  • Primary small bowel carcinoid tumor with bilateral breast metastases: report of 2 cases with different clinical presentations.
    Arch Pathol Lab Med Volume: 128 Page(s): 292 - 297
    03/01/2004 Authors: Mosunjac MB; Kochhar R; Mosunjac MI; Lau SK
  • Fatal West Nile virus encephalitis in a renal transplant recipient.
    Am J Clin Pathol Volume: 121 Page(s): 26 - 31
    01/01/2004 Authors: Cushing MM; Brat DJ; Mosunjac MI; Hennigar RA; Jernigan DB; Lanciotti R; Petersen LR; Goldsmith C; Rollin PE; Shieh W-J
  • Norepinephrine enhances adhesion of HIV-1-infected leukocytes to cardiac microvascular endothelial cells.
    Exp Biol Med (Maywood) Volume: 228 Page(s): 730 - 740
    06/01/2003 Authors: Sundstrom JB; Martinson DE; Mosunjac M; Bostik P; McMullan LK; Donahoe RM; Gravanis MB; Ansari AA
  • Fatal west nile virus infection in renal transplant recipient
    Volume: 83 Page(s): 5A - 5A
    01/01/2003 Authors: Cashing MM; Brat DJ; Mosunjac MI; Guasch A; Hennigar RA; Jemigan D; Petersen L; Goldsmith C; Shieh WJ; Guarner J
  • Fatal West Nile virus infection in renal transplant recipient
    Volume: 16 Page(s): 5A - 5A
    01/01/2003 Authors: Cushing MM; Brat DJ; Mosunjac MI; Guasch A; Hennigar RA; Jernigan D; Petersen L; Goldsmith C; Shieh WJ; Guarner I
  • Unexpected death in sickle cell patients: A retrospective autopsy study.
    Volume: 118 Page(s): 633 - 633
    10/01/2002 Authors: Hammock LA; Mosunjac MB; Lau SK; Mosunjac MI
  • Fulminant hepatitis due to herpes simplex; Did we look for clues?
    Volume: 82 Page(s): 8A - 9A
    01/01/2002 Authors: Sharma S; Mosunjac MI
  • Fulminant hepatitis due to herpes simplex; Did we look for clues?
    Volume: 15 Page(s): 8A - 9A
    01/01/2002 Authors: Sharma S; Mosunjac MI
  • Effects of norepinephrine, HIV type 1 infection, and leukocyte interactions with endothelial cells on the expression of matrix metalloproteinases.
    AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses Volume: 17 Page(s): 1605 - 1614
    11/20/2001 Authors: Sundstrom JB; Mosunjac M; Martinson DE; Bostik P; Donahoe RM; Gravanis MB; Ansari AA
  • Causes of death in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) during the last 17 years: A retrospective autopsy study in an inner-city hospital.
    Volume: 14 Page(s): 5A - 5A
    01/01/2001 Authors: Davis AT; Mosunjac MI; Mosunjac MB
  • The pathology of cocaine and HIV induced cardiovascular disease: An autopsy study of 188 cases.
    Volume: 81 Page(s): 8A - 8A
    01/01/2001 Authors: Mosunjac MI; Sundstrom B; Heninger M; Mosunjac MB
  • Case of the month: the rest of the story.
    Arch Intern Med Volume: 159 Page(s): 1173 - 1176
    06/14/1999 Authors: Hanzlick R; Mosunjac MI
  • Utility of fine needle aspiration in HIV-positive patients with corresponding CD4 counts. Four years' experience in a large inner city hospital.
    Acta Cytol Volume: 41 Page(s): 811 - 816
    01/01/1997 Authors: Grossl NA; Mosunjac MI; Wallace TM
  • Congenital malformations of the respiratory tract.
    Zentralbl Pathol Volume: 138 Page(s): 289 - 291
    09/01/1992 Authors: Mosunjac M; Cviko A; Kruslin B; Kurjak A; Seiwerth S; Danilovi Z; Mosunjac M
  • [Comparison of clinical and pathomorphologic diagnosis in autopsies of primary microcellular bronchial carcinoma].
    Plucne Bolesti Volume: 43 Page(s): 13 - 15
    01/01/1991 Authors: Mosunjac M; Danilovi Z; Mosunjac M; Manojlohi S; Seivert S; Cviko A
  • [Civilian massacre near Podravska Slatina, 3 September 1991].
    Lijec Vjesn Volume: 113 Page(s): 208 - 210
    01/01/1991 Authors: Marciki M; Kraus Z; Dmitrovi B; Mosunjac M; Marusi A
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