Rifat Mannan

Rifat Mannan, M.D. serves as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at City of Hope, where he also directs the Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship program. With a career spanning multiple continents, Dr. Mannan brings extensive international experience from India, Kuwait, and the United States to his role as a specialist in gastrointestinal and liver pathology.

Dr. Mannan's research interests focus on gastrointestinal pathology, liver pathology, and the emerging field of computational pathology. His work explores the correlation between morphological features and molecular alterations in colorectal neoplasia, drug-induced gastrointestinal injuries, and innovative approaches to pathology education through digital platforms.

His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly activity in gastrointestinal pathology, with particular emphasis on esophageal disorders, pancreatic pathology, and colorectal neoplasia. Dr. Mannan has also pioneered work in digital pathology education through his co-founding of pathCast.

• Honoree, The Pathologist's Power List (2019)
• Peer Mentorship Award, Department of Pathology at Mount Sinai (2017)
• Best Resident of the Year, Department of Pathology at Mount Sinai (2016)

As an educator, Dr. Mannan has directed residency and fellowship programs at both City of Hope and the University of Pennsylvania. He is passionate about global pathology education and has developed innovative teaching methods using social media platforms. His laboratory work focuses on gastrointestinal surgical pathology with applications in computational pathology, contributing to City of Hope's mission as a comprehensive cancer center.