About the American Registry of Pathology Press
The American Registry of Pathology (ARP) is dedicated to advancing, educating, and connecting the field of pathology. Our mission is to provide the highest quality educational resources and expertise to pathologists worldwide.
A Legacy of Excellence: The AFIP Fascicles
A cornerstone of ARP's commitment to education is the publication of the renowned AFIP Fascicles. These comprehensive atlases of tumor and non-tumor pathology have been a trusted resource for tens of thousands of pathologists and institutions across the globe for over seven decades.
A Brief History
The journey began in 1947 at a cancer research meeting in St. Louis, where the need for standardized nomenclature in neoplastic diseases was recognized. The first series of fascicles was sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council, with many illustrations provided by the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP). ARP was tasked to sell and distribute them to pathologists and oncology students worldwide.
Over the years, the AFIP Fascicles have undergone several series, each building upon the success of its predecessors. The series has expanded to include both tumor and non-tumor pathology, providing a comprehensive reference for a wide range of diseases.
The ARP Connection
In 2011, when the AFIP merged into the Joint Pathology Center and only available to government and military colleagues, ARP assumed responsibility for the publication of the fascicles ensuring its legacy lives on. Thus, ARP has remained the home for the fascicles.
Our Commitment to Quality
ARP remains committed to maintaining the high standards of excellence established by the AFIP Fascicles. The ongoing dedication of the editor-in-chief, editorial board, authors, reviewers, and production staff ensures that the AFIP Fascicles continue to be a valuable resource for pathologists worldwide.
Publications Office Staff
- Heidi Guerrero, Publications Managing Director
- Elizabeth Tomlinson, Editorial Director
- Dian Thomas, Production Editor
ARP Executive Office
- Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD, CEO
- D. Scott Rogers, CPA, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Editorial Advisory Board
- Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD, Editor
- Laura C. Collins, MBBS (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
- Toby C. Cornish, MD, PhD (University of Colorado School of Medicine)
- Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, MD, PhD (University of Alabama)
- Robert P. Hasserjian, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital)
- Arie Perry, MD (University of California - San Francisco)
- Lynette M. Sholl, MD (Brigham and Women’s Hospital)
- Tomas Slavik, MD (Ampath Pathology Laboratories, Pretoria, South Africa)
- Rhonda K. Yantiss, MD (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine)
- Matthew M. Yeh, MD, PhD (University of Washington)
ARP Board of Directors
- Fred Gorstein, MD, Chairman of the Board
- Peter C. Burger, MD
- Gresford Gray, MBA, CPA
- Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD
- Karen P. Mann MD, PhD
- John E. Tomaszewski, MD
