Dr. Jenny Tu received her medical degree in her native country of China. She subsequently came to the United States and earned a Ph.D. degree in molecular and cellular biology at Columbia University. Her advisor was Dr. Marion Carlson. Following completion of her Ph.D. program, she worked as a research fellow with Dr. David Golde who at that time was Physician-in-Chief at Memorial Hospital. She subsequently matriculated in the pathology residency training program offered by the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her training in anatomic pathology followed by fellowships in obstetrical and gynecologic pathology and surgical pathology, all done at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.