Overview
Dr. Shi is a gastrointestinal (GI)/liver pathologist. Her particular areas of interest are GI and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and pancreatic pathology. Her research interests include 1) Pathobiology of GI and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and 2) Identification of diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers for colorectal and pancreatic cancers
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Pathology
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2021 - Present
Pathology,
Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2020 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: current paradigms and diagnostic challenges.
Journal Article Semin Diagn Pathol · November 2025 Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs) are broadly divided into well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) and poorly differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas (PanNECs). Grading is based on the mitotic count and Ki-67 ... Full text Link to item CiteVascular outflow obstruction changes and low prevalence of advanced fibrosis characterize the liver pathology in orthotopic heart transplant recipients.
Journal Article Am J Clin Pathol · October 4, 2025 OBJECTIVE: The number of orthotopic heart transplants (OHTs) performed each year continues to increase, as does the post-transplant survival rate. Little is known, however, about the morphologic changes in the liver after the patient has undergone an OHT. ... Full text Link to item CiteS5530 Syphilitic Hepatitis Without Rash: A Diagnostic Challenge
Conference American Journal of Gastroenterology · October 2025 Full text CiteRecent Grants
Biomarker validation for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Cancer Institute · 2018 - 2028View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Dalhousie University (Canada) ·
2002
Ph.D.
Zhejiang University (China) ·
1989
M.D.