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Dr. Jian Yu Rao is a Professor at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in Cytopathology and Gynecological Pathology. He completed his MD at Shanghai Medical University and underwent residency training in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine. He is a board-certified pathologist, recognized for his expertise in Cytopathology and Anatomic Clinical Pathology. His research interests lie in developing biomarkers for individual risk assessment, early detection, and therapeutic monitoring of cancer, with a focus on the molecular basis of tumor morphogenesis. Dr. Rao investigates the role of cytoskeletal proteins, particularly actin-binding proteins, in tumorigenesis. His work aims to provide molecular insights into tumor morphology and to develop surrogate markers that are more sensitive and specific than traditional morphological analyses. He also works on methods for detecting early malignant lesions in cancers such as breast, bladder, and prostate, emphasizing the need for high-throughput techniques for gene expression abnormalities detection. Dr. Rao has contributed significantly to the field through various publications highlighting innovations in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Los Angeles, CA
Chief of Cytopathology and Director of Gynecological Pathology.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.