Wenxin Zheng

Wenxin Zheng, M.D., is a tenured Professor of Pathology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He holds the Mark and Jane Gibson Distinguished Professorship in Cancer Research and is an American Board-certified pathologist. His expertise spans gynecologic oncologic pathology, with a focus on endometrial and ovarian carcinogenesis, hormonal etiologies, and molecular diagnostic approaches. Dr. Zheng pioneered the 'One Stop Cervical Care (OSCC)' protocol for cervical precancer diagnosis/treatment and has authored over 70 publications. His lab focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and understanding cancer progression mechanisms.

• Education: Shanghai Medical College (Fudan University), training at Columbia, Cornell, and Brown Universities.
• Key Research Contributions:
  • Endometrial serous carcinogenesis mechanisms
  • Ovarian cancer tubal origin theories
  • Progestin resistance pathways in endometrial cancer
  • PD-L1/PD-1 pathway in gynecologic tumors
• Awards: Multiple recognitions as top U.S. pathologist by US News, Gibson Distinguished Professorship
• Labs/Teams: Zheng Lab (specializing in gynecologic oncologic pathology) and collaborative networks across 10+ institutions

His translational research bridges molecular discoveries with clinical applications, emphasizing diagnostic innovation and cancer biomarker development.