President's Welcome

Opportunity awaits

It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I address this exceptional community as your new president.

The Association for Molecular Pathology has always stood at the forefront of innovation, and these are indeed exciting, and sometimes challenging, times for our field. I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me to lead our association into an era of transformative growth and possibility.

I have been a member of AMP since 2002, and over the past 15 years, this association has profoundly shaped my professional journey and personal fulfillment.

My career began in academia, where I focused on teaching, managing a lab and directing a graduate-level education program. By 2002, I transitioned to industry — a pivotal moment in my professional life. Like many AMP members, I joined during a period of change, drawn by the reassurance of a supportive, collaborative community.

After eight years in industry, I returned to academia. At the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, I serve as a Pegasus Professor of Pathology, Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences and Director of molecular diagnostics.  I’ve taken on numerous roles within AMP, including chairing committees, serving on the editorial board of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, and contributing to working groups. Clearly, I am all in on AMP!

One of the benefits of deep involvement in AMP is appreciating how far we have come. Today, AMP is a diverse organization of 3,100 members. We are influential advocates for molecular pathology, breaking new ground daily, advancing science, and making measurable improvements in patient care worldwide.

Looking to the future, I see tremendous potential for AMP to continue shaping — and defending — our profession. Our increasing visibility and influence equip us to address opportunities in patient care and challenges such as regulatory and economic uncertainties.

As president, I am committed to advancing AMP’s mission by strengthening partnerships, engaging with government entities and driving strategic initiatives. Advocacy, education, research and evidence-based guidance will, as they always have, remain at the heart of our efforts.

I encourage you to share with me your insights and ideas about how we can amplify our impact as a community and as an organization. Together, we can achieve so much. Opportunity awaits!

Sincerely,

Jane S. Gibson, Ph.D.
University of Central Florida
President, AMP (2025)