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Thomas Arthur Sporn

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology
Pathology
Duke Box 3712, Durham, NC 27710
203M Davison Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Mesothelioma, lung cancer, occupational and asbestos-related diseases

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology · 2020 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1995 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Recent trends in the causation of peritoneal mesothelioma: fiber burden analysis of ten cases.

Journal Article Ultrastruct Pathol · 2025 Mesothelioma in the past has been strongly associated with a history of asbestos exposure. Studies have shown that, on average, a higher dose of asbestos exposure is required for the development of peritoneal mesothelioma, and a smaller percentage of cases ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pulmonary Actinomycosis in a 65-Year-Old Female with Poor Oral Dentition.

Journal Article Diagnostics (Basel) · July 3, 2024 Pulmonary actinomycosis is an uncommon clinical entity that can be challenging to diagnose due to its non-specific symptomatology. Misdiagnosis and delayed treatment may result in invasive procedures and extended antimicrobial treatment courses. We report ... Full text Link to item Cite

The diagnosis of asbestosis in the 21st century: a clinicopathological correlation of 102 cases.

Journal Article Ultrastruct Pathol · March 3, 2024 Asbestosis, defined as diffuse pulmonary fibrosis caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers, occurs after heavy exposures to asbestos dust over several decades. Because workplace exposures have been significantly curtailed since the banning of asbestos in in ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Phase I/II Trial of ZD1839 and Celecoxib in Ex-Smokers

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2002 - 2007

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Education, Training & Certifications


Georgetown University · 1986 M.D.
University of Vermont · 1982 B.A.