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Steven Patierno

Charles D. Watts Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Medical Oncology
DUMC-3917, Durham, NC 27710
10 Bryan Searle Drive, Seeley Mudd Building, Suite 413, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Patierno's current translational research interests are focused on the genomics molecular biology of cancer disparities, cancer biology, molecular pharmacology and targeted experimental therapeutics to control prostate, breast and lung tumor aggressiveness. He is an internationally recognized expert in cancer control, cancer causation and molecular carcinogenesis, which includes a broad spectrum of laboratory and population level research.   Patierno is also actively engaged in cancer health disparities and healthcare delivery research focused on patient navigation, survivorship, community-based interventions, mHealth, implementation sciences, cancer care economics, and policy.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Charles D. Watts Distinguished Professor of Medicine · 2023 - Present Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medicine
Professor of Medicine · 2013 - Present Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medicine
Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology · 2013 - Present Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Basic Science Departments
Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health · 2013 - Present Family Medicine and Community Health, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2012 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy · 2024 - Present Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Initiatives

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Texas Medical School, Houston · 1985 Ph.D.
University of Connecticut · 1981 B.S.