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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

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

Mesothelioma

Other The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2025 · 2025 Cite

Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases

Book · January 1, 2025 The fourth edition of Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases builds on the success of the previous editions by fully updating knowledge on diagnostic and epidemiologic aspects and presenting important new insights derived from new epidemiologic studies ... Full text 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.