With over 12 years of experience in the field of Pathology and Cytology, MSc., Dr. Nguyen Thanh Toan (Specialist Level II) is proficient in key diagnostic techniques including histopathology, cytology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology. Throughout his professional career, he has conducted numerous research projects with practical applications, many of which have been published in reputable medical journals such as the Vietnam Medical Journal, Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Practice, and other specialized publications.

In addition to his clinical roles at healthcare institutions, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Toan is actively involved in teaching and training, contributing significantly to the education and clinical development of future healthcare professionals.
Current positions include:
Deputy Head of the Department of Pathology – 175 Military Hospital
Deputy Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science – Van Lang University
Clinical Oncologist – Oncology Department, 175 Military Hospital
Visiting Lecturer at several other universities in Vietnam.

Graduated as a General Practitioner from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (2000-2006) with a Good rating.
Completed postgraduate studies in Microbiology at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (2009-2010) with an Excellent rating.
Obtained Specialist Level II certification at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (2018-2020) with a Excellent rating.
Specialist Level II certification at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine (2018-2020) with a excellent rating.
18 years of expertise in Biochemistry-Immunology, Hematology, Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Parasitology, and Molecular Biology.
10 years as Head of the Laboratory Department at Nguyen Trai Hospital (2011-2020).
Lecturer at the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Technology, Hong Bang International University (2015-2023).
Extensive experience in teaching and supervising interns from institutions such as the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, and others.

Professor Askin is the Director of Pathology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and the former Director of Surgical Pathology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Professor Askin has extensive literature and publications in the areas of non-neoplastic lung disease and lung tumor pathology in children and adults.

He has edited or co-edited numerous textbooks. These include Katzenstein-Askin’s Pathology of Non-Neoplastic Lung Disease, as well as numerous other textbooks on adult and pediatric pulmonary pathology.

Professor Epstein is the recipient of the Reinhard Chairman’s Award in the field of urological pathology and is the Director of Clinical Surgical Pathology. He has more than 762 literature and publications, and 51 specialist textbooks. He has edited and co-edited 7 specialist textbooks, including: Pathological Diagnosis of Prostate Biopsy, Pathological Diagnosis of Bladder Biopsy, World Health Organization Genetic and Pathological Classification of Urological Diseases and Male Reproductive System Diseases, AFIP Tumor Pathology Atlas of tumors of the prostate, seminal vesicles, male urethra, and penis. The Gleason Prostate Cancer Grading System: A Guide for Pathologists and Clinicians, and Genitourinary Pathology in the Differential Diagnosis of Surgical Pathology.

Honorary Editor in Chief of the Chinese Journal of Pathology, former Director of the Department of Pathology at Peking University, and Director of the Department of Pathology at the Third Hospital of Peking University. He has expertise in the application and standardization of intestinal pathology, ultrapathology, respiratory system pathology, immunohistochemistry, and tumor pathology in pathological diagnosis.

Currently a member of the Ultrafine and Molecular Pathology Professional Committee of the Chinese Research Society, a standing committee member of the Pathology Branch of the Zhejiang Medical Association, and an expert in the National Telepathology Consultation Group. Formerly served as the Director of the Pathology Department of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital. Proficient in respiratory system tumors, urinary tract tumors, and skin pathology.

Professor Westra is Associate Chair of the Department of Pathology and Director of the Head and Neck Pathology Consulting Service. He has over 300 literature and publications and 6 specialist textbook chapters on head and neck tumors, including the World Health Organization classification of head and neck tumors. He is also an editorial board member and co-editor of four specialist textbooks, including Atlas of Surgical Pathological Anatomy and Atlas of Thyroid Cytopathology and Related Histopathology.

Member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese Pathology Workers Committee, Vice Chairman of the Liaoning Provincal Clinical Cell Society of the Chinese Anti Cancer Association, Member and Vice Chairman of the Liaoning Provincal Pathology Quality Control Center, with 38 years of experience in clinical pathology. Skilled in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of tumors, especially bone tumors, skin tumors, and thyroid tumors; Published over 70 litterature.

Director of the Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center. Received awards from Arthur Purdy Stout, Ramzi Cotran, PanCAN, Ruth Brufsky, Frank H. Netter, Ranice W. Crosby, etc. Received the Ruth Leff Siegel Award for outstanding contributions in the field of pancreatic cancer research. Selected as a world-class pancreatic cancer expert by ExpertScape.com. Won multiple education awards from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Authored more than 750 literature and edited more than 80 book chapters.

She has served as the Deputy Director of the Pathology Department of the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, the Deputy Leader of the Cytology Group of the Chinese Medical Association, an expert in cell pathology for the “Two Cancer Screening” project of the National Health Commission and Beijing, and a member of the Cell Pathology Quality Control Group of the Pathology Quality Control Evaluation Center of the Ministry of Health. Engaged in long-term research in cell pathology, specializing in gynecological cell pathology and needle aspiration cell pathology.

Borowitz is director of hematopathology. He has more than 200 literature and publications, as well as relevant chapters and review articles in 30 specialist textbooks. His research interests mainly include the clinical application of laboratory research, especially the clinical application of flow cytometry in leukemia and lymphoma. He is a recognized authority on the pathology of pediatric leukemia. His pathology consulting services include not only clinical pathological diagnosis of leukemia and lymphoma, but also data interpretation and clinical application of flow cytometry.

Visiting scholar at the Colorado Genetics Laboratory at the University of Colorado, studying cell genetics. Fudan University School of Medicine Oncology Hospital and Nebraska University Medical Center jointly cultivate a doctoral degree (2 years at Fudan University School of Medicine Oncology Hospital and 1 year at Nebraska University Medical Center), studying pathology of blood lymphoma. Published 12 literature.