Richard Cantley, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan Medical School. He specializes in anatomic pathology and cytopathology, with a professional focus on the diagnostic evaluation of tissue and cell samples. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as the Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship program, where he oversees the training and application process for specializing pathologists. Dr. Cantley earned his undergraduate degree in microbiology from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Rush University Medical Center and a specialized fellowship in cytopathology at Northwestern University before returning to the University of Michigan faculty in 2018. His research and clinical interests include the integration of artificial intelligence in digital pathology, the effectiveness of HPV testing in cervical cancer screenings, and the use of fine-needle aspiration for biomarker assessment in various cancers. Detailed information regarding his publications and clinical practice is available on his Michigan Medicine profile.
