Mireille Bitar, M.D. - Faculty Profile

Biography

_{Dr. Bitar is a board-certified anatomic, neuro- and pediatric pathologist with board eligibility in molecular pathology. She received sub specialization training in NY-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA and the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Bitar currently serve as Director of Pediatric Neuropathology at the Children’s Medical Center at the University of Texas Southwestern Dallas. Dr. Bitar clinical practice includes pediatric pathology, pediatric neuropathology and molecular pathology.
Dr. Bitar research centers on the identification and characterization of molecular alterations in glial neoplasms, with the goal of advancing diagnostic precision and informing targeted therapeutic strategies.
In addition to clinical and research responsibilities, Dr. Bitar is deeply committed to education. In addition to her teaching responsibilities in the pediatric pathology program, she leads multiple educational pathways in the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and the Society for Pediatric pathology (SPP). Through these efforts, she contributes to the training and mentorship of the next generation of pathologists and physician-scientists.}

Research Interest

The neuropathology and molecular genetics of fusion-driven pediatric glioma

Publications

Featured Publications

The clinicopathologic features and molecular alterations in pediatric gliomas harboring NTRK fusions: Bitar M, Timmons C, Uddin N, Rajaram V United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). 2026
Comparative pathology boards facilitate the translation of knowledge between canine and human cancer patients.: Beck JA, Mazcko C, Belluco S, Bitar M, Brat D, Bush JW, Chkheidze R, Corps KN, Frank C, Giannini C, Horbinski C, Huse JT, Koehler JW, Miller AD, Miller CR, O'Sullivan MG, Phillips JJ, Rissi DR, Schott CR, Stemmer-Rachamimov A, Yip S, LeBlanc AK, Brain Pathol 2025 May e70013
Molecular diversity of embryonic-type neuroectodermal tumors arising from testicular germ cell tumors.: Zong Y, Huang R, Bitar M, Drakaki A, Zhang L, Lin DI, Ye H, Mod Pathol 2024 Dec 100702
Quantitative Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for The Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Postmortem Brain Specimens.: Bitar M, McCortney K, Horbinski G, Jennings L. United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). 2023
Molecular Diversity of Testicular Embryonic-Type Neuroectodermal Tumors (ENETs; former PNETs) Arising from Germ Cell Tumors.: Zong Y, Huang R, Bitar M, Drakaki A, Zhang L, Lin DI, Ye H. United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). 2023
The Frequency of Focal Cortical Dysplasia-Like Histologic Features Near Adult-Type Diffuse Gliomas.: Bitar M, Chornenkyy Y, Flanagan ME, Steffens A, McCortney K, Horbinski C, J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2022 Jan 81 1 48-53
Clinical Reasoning: Progressive Proximal Weakness in a 61-Year-Old Man.: Yu M, Bitar M, Collins M, Tavee J, Neurology 2022 Jan 98 3 122-127
Case Report: Challenges and Triumphs in a Case of Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation with Pontine Perivascular Enhancement Responsive to Steroids.: Tong Jia D, Brooker S, Bitar M, Grebenciucova E. American Neurological Association (ANA). 2022
The natural history of grade 2 pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma.: Feldman A, Snuderl M, Jennings L, Horbinski G, and Bitar M. American Association of Neuropathologists (AANP). 2020
Delayed-Onset Cyst Formation After Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy: Unreported Long-Term Complication.: Carminucci A, Parr M, Bitar M, Danish SF, World Neurosurg 2019 Apr 124 219-223

Professional Associations/Affiliations

American Association of Neuropathologists (AANP)
Children's' Oncology Group (COG)
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Society for Pediatric Pathology (SPP)
United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP)