Steven Patierno
Charles D. Watts Distinguished Professor of MedicineOverview
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.
Positions
Charles D. Watts Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine
2023 School of Medicine
Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine
2013 School of Medicine
Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health in the School of Medicine
2013 School of Medicine
Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology in the School of Medicine
2013 School of Medicine
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy in the University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
2019 University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
2012 School of Medicine
Education
B.S. 1981
1981 University of Connecticut
Ph.D. 1985
1985 University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Postdoctoral Training, NORRIS COMPREHENSIVE CANCER
1988 University of Southern California
Publications, Grants & Awards
DCI Centers, Cancer Types & Labs
Offices & Contact
Durham, NC
27710 DUMC-3917
Durham, NC
27710