Jianping Zhao, M.D., PhD.
Department of Anatomical Pathology, Division of Pathology-Lab Medicine Div
About Dr. Jianping Zhao
I am a surgical pathologist with strong expertise in diagnosing neoplastic diseases of genitourinary tract, including prostate, urinary bladder, kidney, testicular, and penile cancers. I was trained by the world-renowned genitourinary pathologist, Dr. Jonathan Epstein, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition, I had PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh and post-doctoral training at the Washington University in St. Louis so that I have a solid background of basic biomedical research particularly on molecular and cell biology, immunology, and tumor biology. My current research interests include discovering new diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic biomarkers, and studying the molecular pathogenesis of genitourinary neoplasms. Besides providing the best diagnostic services to the patients, I am looking forward to collaborating with clinical and basic researchers to perform cutting-edge clinical research.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Division of Pathology-Lab Medicine Div, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| Shanxi Medical University, CN, MD | |
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, US, Ph.D |
Postgraduate Training
| 2021-2022 | Clinical Fellowship, Genitourinary Pathology, John Hopkins Hospital, Maryland |
| 2020-2021 | Clinical Fellowship, General Surgical Pathology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas |
| 2016-2020 | Clinical Residency, Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2020 | American Board of Pathology |
Honors & Awards
| 2024 | Institutional Research Grant (IRG), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 | Resident Teaching Award, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch |
| 2019 | International Society of Urologic Pathology Stipend Award, International Society of Urologic Pathology (ISUP) |
| 2018 | Advanced Training Grant in Translational Diagnostics, College of American Pathologists (CAP) |
| 2018 | Annual meeting, First Place Award for Poster, Texas Society of Pathologists (TSP) |
| 2018 | Invited Oral Presentation in Pathology Annual Retreat, University of Pittsburgh |
| 2010 | Experimental Pathologist-in-Graduate Training Award, American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) |
| 2010 | Invited Oral Presentation in “ASIP Highlights: Graduate Student Research in Pathology”, Experimental Biology Meeting |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Zheng, L, Tabet, GC, Guo, CC, Rizvi, YQ, Raso, G, Liu, J, Ding, Q, Baraban, EG, Zhao, J. Clinicopathological study of 34 cases of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the urinary tract and diagnostic value of SOX 17 in its differential diagnosis. Human Pathology 157, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40189026.
- Moussa, MJ, Tabet, GC, Siefker-Radtke, AO, Xiao, L, Wilson, NR, Gao, J, Logothetis, CJ, Grivas, PD, Lee, B, Shah, AY, Msaouel, P, Li, R, Clemente, LC, Zhao, J, Tannir, NM, Kamat, A, Hansel, DE, Guo, CC, Campbell, M, Alhalabi, O. Histopathologic Progression and Metastatic Relapse Outcomes in Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinomas of the Urinary Tract. Cancer medicine 14(2), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39831734.
- Myers, AA, Fang, A, Moussa, MJ, Hwang, H, Wilson, NR, Campbell, M, Msaouel, P, Lee, B, Guo, CC, Zhang, M, Zhao, J, Siefker-Radtke, AO, Kamat, A, Alhalabi, O. Impact of systemic therapy on clinical T1 small-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder. ESMO Open 9(11), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39471563.
- Zhao, J, Shen, Y, Guo, M, Matin, S, Hansel, DE, Guo, CC. Diagnostic accuracy of upper tract urothelial carcinoma using biopsy, urinary cytology, and nephroureterectomy specimens a tertiary cancer center experience. American journal of clinical pathology 162(5):492-499, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38860463.
- Zheng L, Chen H, Zhao J, Roy-Chowdhuri S, Kamat AM, Alhalabi O, Gao J, Siefker-Radtke A, Hansel DE, Czerniak B, Guo CC. Plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder-A clinicopathological and molecular analysis of 52 cases. Hum Pathol 148:1-6, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38679207.
- Zhao J, Guo CC, Rao P. Contemporary Issues in Urothelial Carcinoma of Upper Urinary Tract. Adv Anat Pathol 31(2):80-87, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38009077.
- Shehabeldin A, Rohra P, Sellen LD, Zhao J, Alqaidy D, Aramin H, Hameed N, Perez YE, Lai Z, Tong YT, Milton DR, Edgerton ME, Fuller G, Hansel D, Prieto VG, Ballester LY, Aung PP. Utility of Whole Slide Imaging for Intraoperative Consultation: Experience of a Large Academic Center. Arch Pathol Lab Med. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37756559.
- Baraban E, Erak E, Fatima A, Akbari A, Zhao J, Fletcher SA, Bhanji Y, de la Calle CM, Mamawala M, Landis P, Macura KJ, Pavlovich CP, Epstein JI. Identifying Men Who Can Remain on Active Surveillance Despite Biopsy Reclassification to Grade Group 2 Prostate Cancer. J Urol 210(1):99-107, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37042826.
- Zhao J, Epstein J. Significance of extraprostatic extension by Grade Groups 1-3 prostatic carcinoma on needle biopsy. Prostate 83(8):809-813, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36946608.
- Velez Torres JM, Zhao J, Epstein JI, Kryvenko ON. Condyloma acuminatum of the urinary tract demonstrates atypical squamous cells in urine cytology. Hum Pathol 130:110-116, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36244465.
- Guccione J, Soliman M, Zhang M, Habra MA, Collins K, Zhao J, Elsayes KM. Imaging characteristics of pathologically proven adrenal adenomas with myelolipomatous degeneration: correlation with clinical and pathologic features. Br J Radiol 95(1129):20210555, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34623887.
- Yu A, Luikart S, Huang G, Han S, Zhao J, Soong L, Dong J. ERBB2 FISH and Chromosome Microarray Testing of Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinomas at a Single Institution. Cancer Med J 3(Suppl 1):39-46, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33426545.
- Zhao J, Eyzaguirre E. Clear Cell Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma. Arch Pathol Lab Med 143(9):1154-1158, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30672334.
- Zhao J, Olino K, Low LE, Qiu S, Stevenson HL. Hepatic Inflammatory Pseudotumor: An Important Differential Diagnosis in Patients With a History of Previous Biliary Procedures. ACG Case Rep J 6(1):e00015, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31598534.
- Zhao J, Bruck S, Cemerski S, Zhang L, Butler B, Dani A, Cooper JA, Shaw AS. CD2AP links cortactin and capping protein at the cell periphery to facilitate formation of lamellipodia. Mol Cell Biol 33(1):38-47, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23090967.
- Hu J, Yu H, Kornev AP, Zhao J, Filbert EL, Taylor SS, Shaw AS. Mutation that blocks ATP binding creates a pseudokinase stabilizing the scaffolding function of kinase suppressor of Ras, CRAF and BRAF. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 108(15):6067-72, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21441104.
- Zhao J, Zhang Y, Ithychanda SS, Tu Y, Chen K, Qin J, Wu C. Migfilin interacts with Src and contributes to cell-matrix adhesion-mediated survival signaling. J Biol Chem 284(49):34308-20, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19833732.
- Zhang Y, Tu Y, Zhao J, Chen K, Wu C. Reversion-induced LIM interaction with Src reveals a novel Src inactivation cycle. J Cell Biol 184(6):785-92, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19307596.
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CV information above last modified July 28, 2025