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Kumarasen Cooper, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He is a current scholar at the Center for Global Health (CGH), actively engaged in international pathology education and training through the University of Botswana (UB) under the UB-Penn Partnership. His work emphasizes surgical pathology, medical education, and global health capacity building.
His research focuses on surgical pathology, particularly rare tumors, HIV-associated cancers, and clinico-pathological correlations in low-resource settings. He has conducted significant work in Botswana and Central India, addressing cervical and breast cancer pathology in the context of infectious diseases. His educational initiatives include bidirectional resident exchanges and mentorship of trainees in pathology research.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend in rare tumor pathology, HIV-cancer interactions, and global oncology. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical and epidemiological observations, particularly in underrepresented populations.
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Advising and Grants: Dr. Cooper mentors University of Botswana pathology residents in research essential for their graduation. He has facilitated the travel of seven Penn pathology residents, one medical student, and one pathology assistant to Botswana, while hosting two Botswana residents at Penn. His work is supported through the CGH and the UB-Penn Partnership, indicating institutional funding for global health education and collaborative research.
Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Penn and collaborates closely with the University of Botswana’s pathology team. His efforts are coordinated through the Center for Global Health, involving multidisciplinary teams focused on training, clinical service, and research in global pathology.
