Shanxiang Zhang, MD, PhD, is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Shanxiang Zhang, MD, PhD
- Title and department at UNMC: Professor, UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
- Hometown: Jiangsu Province, China
Research/professional interests: Pathological diagnosis of hematological conditions, with a focus on clinical and translational studies of hematopoietic neoplasms.
How you fell in love with your field:
During my medical school studies, I always felt a draw toward basic science courses like immunology and genetics. While my PhD study gave me an opportunity to pursue this interest, I figured out that pathology, especially hematopathology, would more realistically offer me a path toward having a stable career while still satisfying my academic curiosity and interest.
Education:
- MD, Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China
- PhD in medical microbiology and immunology, Ohio State University, Columbus
- Residency in anatomic and clinical pathology, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn
- Fellowship in oncological surgical pathology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York
- Fellowship in hematopathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
Memberships:
- United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
- Society for Hematopathology
- Nebraska Medical Association
Three things people may not know about me:
- I am not a sports guy, but I enjoy walking, now with our dog Marshmallow.
- I prefer plain food and like to watch “old” storytelling movies.
- My car radio is always tuned to NPR, and I enjoy reading the New York Times.