Rajiv Dhir

Dr. Rajiv Dhir is Professor of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh and holds multiple leadership roles at UPMC, including Executive Vice Chairman of Anatomic Pathology, Chief of Pathology at UPMC Shadyside, Director of the Genitourinary Pathology Center of Excellence, and Medical Director of the Pitt Biospecimen Core. He oversees tissue banking operations supporting translational research across UPMC hospitals and international consortia.

Education:

• MBBS, New Delhi, India (1983)
• MBA, University of Pittsburgh (2012)

Research Focus: Dr. Dhir investigates molecular alterations in genitourinary cancers (prostate, bladder, renal) using multi-omics approaches. His work bridges biomarker discovery, AI-enhanced diagnostics, and clinical validation, with emphasis on proteomic perturbations and therapeutic target identification.

Recent Publications: His 180+ publications demonstrate leadership in cancer genomics (TCGA), artificial intelligence applications in pathology, and biobanking science, reflecting cross-disciplinary collaboration and clinical translation.

Grants & Infrastructure: As PI for CPTAC and CHTN initiatives, he secures NIH/NCI funding for large-scale projects. He directs the Pitt Biospecimen Core—a critical resource for tissue-based research—and developed institutional honest broker systems for data integration.