Steven Patierno PhD

Steven Patierno

Core Faculty

Steven Patierno, PhD

Degree

PhD, University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Dr. 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.   He 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.

Mosher CL, Osazuwa-Peters OL, Nanna MG, MacIntyre NR, Que LG, Palmer SM, et al. Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease After Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Hospitalization among Primary and Secondary Prevention Older Adults. J Am Heart Assoc. 2025 Jan 10;e035010.

Osude N, O’Brien E, Bosworth HB. The search for the missing link between health misinformation & health disparities. Patient Educ Couns. 2024 Dec;129:108386.

Lopes RD, Atlas SJ, Go AS, Lubitz SA, McManus DD, Dolor RJ, et al. Effect of Screening for Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation on Stroke Prevention. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Nov 19;84(21):2073–84.