Zaibo Li, MD, PHD
Physician, Professor
Pathology
Conditions and expertise
- Surgical Pathology
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academics and research
Department: Pathology
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Chinese
Biography
I am a board-certified pathologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in surgical pathology and cytopathology, with expertise in diagnosing a wide range of diseases through the examination of tissue and cellular samples.
My patients and clinical colleagues can rely on me for accurate, timely diagnoses and a collaborative approach to care. I work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives personalized treatment guided by the most precise pathology insights.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about education and mentorship. I serve as a clinical professor of Pathology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where I help train the next generation of physicians and pathologists.
Conditions and expertise
- Surgical Pathology
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Breast Pathology
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
7/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 - Fellowship - Cytopathology
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 - Residency - Pathology, Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2012 - Doctor of Philosophy - Pathology - Anatomic
- University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
9/1/1997 - 10/11/2002 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- Peoples Liberation Army Hospital, Beijing, China
8/1/1995 - 8/1/1997 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Beijing Medical University, Beijing 100083, China
9/1/1990 - 7/1/1995
Certifications
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American Board of Pathology/Cytopathology
8/28/2013 -
American Board of Pathology/Anatomic & Clinical
8/2/2012
Academics and research
I am a member of the Cancer Biology Program at the OSUCCC - James, where my research focuses on breast and gynecologic pathology.
In particular, I am interested in breast cancer biomarkers, especially HER2 and checkpoint immune markers, as well as endometrial and cervical cancer, and screening programs for cervical cancer.
My recent studies demonstrated that HER2 intratumoral heterogeneity detected by a novel, HER2 gene-protein assay plays an important role in predicting response to anti-HER2 targeted therapy. It also found that checkpoint immune markers play important roles in breast cancer patients survival and response to chemotherapy.
I have co-authored numerous articles in well-respected publications, including American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Modern Pathology and Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.
Research interests
- Pathology
Academic information
- Department:
- Pathology
- Division:
- Pathology
More about my research
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Li has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- AIxMed Inc.
- American Society of Cytopathology
- Chinese American Pathologist Association
- Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
- Digital Pathology Association
- PathAI