Jianyu Rao, MD, FCAP, FAcadTM, Physician
Advisor
Dr. Jianyu Rao is a tenured full professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Pathology at UCLA, where he also serves as Chief of Cytopathology and Director of International Telepathology. With 40 years of research experience, his work focuses on cancer risk assessment, early detection, biomarker development, and digital pathology. Read More
Dr. Rao has over 210 peer-reviewed publications and has authored 20 books/book chapters. He has received numerous accolades, including the Physician of the Year award and recognition as a Southern California Super Doctor. Notably, he established the first International Telepathology Program and has pioneered research in AI tools for the “SMART” cytology.
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Pranil K Chandra, DO, FCAP, FASCP
Advisor
Dr. Pranil Chandra is the Senior Vice President and Chief Genomics Officer at PathGroup, where he has worked since 2011. He is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, hematopathology, and molecular genetic pathology. Dr. Chandra completed his AP/CP training and fellowships at NYU Langone Medical Center and the University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he was Chief Fellow and received multiple awards for his research in acute myeloid leukemia. Read More
He is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Pathology, College of American Pathologists, and Association of Molecular Pathology, where he serves as Vice-Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee. Dr. Chandra is a recognized thought leader in Precision Medicine and Cancer Genomics.