Hematopathology
Lymphoid neoplasms, diagnostic immunoarchitecture and difficult differential diagnoses.
Professional profile
Maria A. Senchenko, MD, PhD
Pathologist and medical researcher
I work at the intersection of morphology, immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics, with a focus on cases where precise tumor classification directly informs the clinical pathway.
Academic degreePhD in Medical Sciences
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Russian Federation — a research doctorate comparable to a PhD.
Pathologistoncologic pathology
2022—presentN.N. Blokhin Center
JCO · Actapeer-reviewed research
USCAP · ESPinternational meetings
About my work
A diagnosis should connect every layer of evidence
My role as a pathologist is not limited to recognizing a microscopic pattern. A robust conclusion brings together morphology, immunophenotype, molecular findings and the clinical question—and makes the limits of the available evidence explicit.
My clinical and research experience spans hematopathology, bone and soft-tissue pathology, and selected pediatric central nervous system tumors. These are fields in which rare entities, evolving classifications and overlapping features frequently require focused review and multidisciplinary discussion.
Clinical and research focus
Rare tumors require subspecialty context
Bone and soft-tissue pathology
Morphologic and molecular interpretation of sarcomas and other rare mesenchymal tumors.
Pediatric neuropathology
Selected rare CNS tumors with complex histologic and molecular profiles.
Molecular diagnostics
Correlation of histology, immunohistochemistry and genomic findings in oncologic pathology.
Clinical and academic path
Practice, research and specialist training
Professional experience
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology
Pathologist; oncologic pathology, hematopathology, and bone and soft-tissue tumors.
M.F. Vladimirsky Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute
Pathologist; hematopathology and consultation on diagnostically challenging cases.
Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center
Research work in hematopathology, neuro-oncology, and soft-tissue pathology.
Education
PhD-equivalent research degree in Medical Sciences
Thesis on pediatric nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma and the prognostic significance of immunoarchitectural patterns.
Residency in Pathology
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow.
Specialist Diploma in Pediatrics, with honours
Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don.
Selected international trainingHospital for Special Surgery · Massachusetts General Hospital · Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute · Hospital del Mar
Professional societiesUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology · European Society of Pathology · Russian Society of Pathology
Selected publications
Research across connected rare-tumor fields
Selected peer-reviewed work in lymphoma, sarcoma and rare CNS tumor pathology. The links below lead to PubMed, full text or the publisher record.
2025Acta Neuropathologica
TEAD1::NCOA2 fusion driver in a primary CNS malignancy
A case report describing a rare molecular fusion in a primary central nervous system malignancy.
2025Cancers
Genetic heterogeneity of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma
A review of molecular heterogeneity and potential therapeutic targets in undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma.
2024Journal of Clinical Oncology
International prognostic score for nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma
An international GLOW Consortium study establishing a prognostic score for nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma.
2024Journal of Clinical Medicine
Chemotherapy resistance of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma at single-cell resolution
A single-cell study of tumor heterogeneity and mechanisms associated with chemotherapy resistance.
Verified profilesOfficial institutional profile ORCID record
Medical publishing and translation
Authoritative pathology references should be available in licensed Russian editions
I am developing an independent professional initiative to explore authorized Russian-language editions of internationally recognized books in pathology, histology and cytology.
The proposed workflow is rights-first: no translation or reproduction begins before a formal agreement with the rightsholder. Each project is expected to combine medically trained translators, scientific editing by practicing pathologists, terminology control, proofreading and professional production.
- formal licensing and a clearly defined territory
- medical translation with specialist terminology control
- scientific review by practicing subject-matter experts
- transparent print and digital publication planning
Contact
Research, education and publishing collaborations
For scientific projects, invited lectures, professional case discussions or translation-rights conversations, please send a short introduction and the subject of the proposed collaboration.