Brent Tan

Clinical Professor, Pathology

Bio

My primary area of expertise is in the diagnosis of lymphoid and myeloid neoplasms. I am interested in the use of modern molecular techniques as a diagnostic aid as well as in providing prognostic information. My current areas of research focus on these areas.

Clinical Focus

Hematopathology
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Academic Appointments

Clinical Professor, Pathology

Administrative Appointments

Medical Director, Clinical Laboratory Informatics (2009 - Present)
Medical Director, Stanford Health Care Point of Care testing (2015 - Present)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Member, College of American Pathologists Informatics Committee (2016 - 2023)

Professional Education

Fellowship: Stanford University Hematopathology Fellowship (2005) CA
Residency: Stanford University Pathology Residency (2004) CA
Medical Education: UCLA David Geffen School Of Medicine Registrar (2001) CA
American Board of Pathology, Clinical Informatics (2014)
Board Certification: American Board of Pathology, Hematology (2005)
Board Certification: American Board of Pathology, Anatomic Pathology (2004)

Contact

Academic btan@stanford.edu

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Department of Pathology 300 Pasteur Dr Rm L235 Lane Bldg MC 5324 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-5252 Fax: (650) 725-6902

Additional Clinical Info

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

My research interest is in the use of molecular methods to understand and characterize hematological neoplasms. My current investigations focus on the use of standard karyotyping, FISH studies, flow cytometry studies, and gene sequencing for diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of hematological neoplasms.

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Pathology
  PATH 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Pathology
  PATH 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  PATH 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  PATH 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research
  PATH 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Hematopathology (Fellowship Program)

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