Christopher D. Andry Appointed Chief, Chair of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Christopher Andry, MPhil, PhD, has been named Chief, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Chair, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) effective September 1.

Dr. Andry’s career at BMC and BU has spanned more than 35 years, during which he has demonstrated a deep-rooted commitment to and passion for the mission of the BMC Health System, BUSM and the Medical Campus, Boston University and the Boston community at large. As Chief and Chair, Dr. Andry will bring his clinical expertise and leadership to the role to ensure a high-quality, integrated, academic department that is innovative, well-resourced, and collaborative.

Dr. Andry currently serves as the Department’s Vice Chair for Operations & Management and Administrative Director. Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Family Medicine, he also is a member of the BU-BMC Cancer Center Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the BU Laboratory Safety Committee and liaison to New England Donor Services.

Dr. Andry received his PhD in pathology from BUSM and his bachelor of science and master of philosophy in biological sciences from the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom. He has published and collaborated on more than 50 articles, reviews and medical texts.

Special thanks and appreciation to Dan Remick, MD, who has served as Chief and Chair for the past 13 years, and to Jorge Soto, MD, who headed the search committee.