Department of Pathology, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
📍 1635 Poplar Street, Bronx, NY 10461
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Extensive leadership in molecular genetics, pathology, medical education, and academic service across leading institutions in the United States.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
2009 to DateM.D. Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, TX
2003 to DateUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
1995 to 2001School of Allied Health, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
1995 to 2001
Clinical and Research Fellow in Molecular Genetics / Division of Genetics,
The Children’s Hospital Boston and Brigham’s and Women Hospital,
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
1990 – 1993Fellow in Clinical Cytogenetics at The Center for Human Genetics,
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
1988 – 1990Hands-on Training in Clinical Molecular Cytogenetics,
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
1986 – 1988Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery,
Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
1980 – 1985Molecular Pathology, Cytogenetics, Laboratory Medicine,
USA & International Institutions
Ongoing
Diplomate #93215 – Clinical Cytogenetics
1993 – PresentDiplomate #96149 – Clinical Molecular Genetics
1996 – PresentCertified US National Provider
NPI #: 1780290114New York State Department of Health
Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics
Year: 1988Certified Team Leader & Inspector for National and International Clinical Laboratories. Performed multiple inspections across institutions.
Certified ProfessionalKey leadership roles, academic appointments, and professional contributions across molecular pathology, genomics, and laboratory medicine.
Montefiore Medical Center & Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY
Molecular Genetics & Pathology (MGP) and Laboratory Genetics & Genomics (LGG) Training Programs
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX
Virology and Genetics, Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Hicksville, NY
Insight Medical Genetics, Premium Prenatal Genetics Laboratory, Chicago, IL
Onpoint Medical Laboratory, Houston TX
Represented American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) in UTRIG & TRIG training programs.
Selected member of AMP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group.
Founded and directed ACGME & ABMGG accredited fellowship programs.
Directed Kleberg Cytogenetics Lab at Baylor – one of the top labs in USA.
Built cancer diagnostic lab from zero to 1,500+ samples and $2M+ revenue.
Led molecular pathology & genetics services for major healthcare systems.
Developed and validated NGS assays and initiated genomics training programs.
Led CAP & NY State inspections and implemented lab outreach systems.
Built national collaborations for ASCP-certified training programs.
Published research in Nature Biotechnology, Cancer Research, and more.
CAP/CLIA and NY State Clinical Laboratory Director Experience: 1993 to Present
Assistant Professor and Director Division of Molecular Pathology and Genomics
Baystate Medical Center, Tuft University School of Medicine: 1993 to 2001
Associate Professor of Pathology and Director Cytogenetics Laboratory
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children Hospital: 2001 to 2009
Professor of Pathology and Director Molecular Pathology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System: 2009 to Present
Certificate of Achievement, Laboratory Management Program, Baystate Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine
1995Invited Life Member for The National Registry of Who’s Who
2000Certificate of Appreciation by Einstein-Montefiore Summer High School Research Program
2014Young Investigator Award by American College of Medical Genetics
1994Member Editorial Board – Journal of Multidisciplinary Pathology
2013Senior Editor – JPMS
2013Reviewer: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (AACR)
2014Reviewer Molecular Cytogenetics
2014Reviewer – Frontiers in Genetics
2023For professional inquiries, collaborations, publications, community work, or academic communication, please use the details below.
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