Alexander Nikitin, MD, PhD
Alexander Nikitin, MD, PhD, is a professor of Pathology at Cornell University and a cancer and stem cell biologist with more than 30 years of research experience. His work focuses on understanding how alterations in tissue development, regeneration, and cellular states contribute to cancer initiation and progression, particularly in ovarian and endometrial cancers. His laboratory has developed highly accurate mouse models of human cancers, identified cancer-prone stem and precursor cell populations in the female reproductive tract, and advanced understanding of p53-regulated pathways and stem cell pathology. Dr. Nikitin previously led the Cornell Stem Cell Program and has made extensive contributions to graduate, postdoctoral, and undergraduate education, and mentorship.