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Abhijit Parolia

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Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Pathology & Urology at University of Michigan Medical School
📍 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Abhijit Parolia is an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Urology at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he leads a research laboratory at the Rogel Cancer Center. He holds a dual Ph.D./M.S. in Molecular & Cellular Pathology and Bioinformatics, focusing on genomic alterations in hormone-driven cancers to find new therapeutic targets.

He is passionate about the real-world impact of his work, expressing a commitment to driving advances for families affected by devastating diseases like Ewing sarcoma. Abhijit actively collaborates with peers and promotes the science of other research labs, showing a strong sense of community.

Unique fact: He was chosen as the student speaker to deliver the address at his 2015 University of British Columbia graduation ceremony.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Pathology & Urology
Job Level
Junior
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Priorities

Topics Abhijit cares about

Cancer Genomics
His research lab centers on discovering and characterizing recurrent genomic alterations in advanced cancers, using multi-omics data from patient biopsies.
Prostate Cancer
He has authored publications on drug targets for advanced prostate cancer and researched the role of specific oncogenes in driving the disease's progression and resistance.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Pathology & Urology
University of Michigan Medical School
5-2021 - 9-2023
Research Investigator (Jr Faculty)
University of Michigan Medical School
9-2015 - 4-2021
Graduate Student (Dual PhD/MS degree)
University of Michigan
5-2014 - 5-2015
Co-op Student
BC Cancer Agency
1-2014 - 4-2014
Research Student
BC Cancer Agency
In the press

Media appearances

Analysis of FOXA1 Alterations Across Prostate Cancer Stages. Featured in UroToday
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Dr. Abhijit Parolia - A Rising Scholar. Featured in University of Michigan Department of Pathology
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Education
2015 - 2021
Dual Doctor of Philosophy and Master's of Science
University of Michigan Medical School
2010 - 2015
Bachelor of Science (Honors)
The University of British Columbia
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