Prof. Dr. Ovidiu Simion Cotoi is a Professor of pathophysiology and consultant pathologist at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Tirgu Mures. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine and Ph.D. in medicine from the University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology "G.E. Palade" of Târgu Mureș. His research interests mainly include dermatopathology, melanoma, tumor markers, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology.