Joseph Steward,  Moore’s Cancer Center, UCSD Health

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephsteward
GRACE Volunteer, Guest Contributor
Moore’s Cancer Center, UCSD Health
San Diego
CA
Specialties
Genetics and Genomics

Joseph Steward works at Moore’s Cancer Center UCSD as part of the Clinical Research staff focusing on genetics and genomics. 

Joseph graduated from UCSD in 2015 with a BS in Biology, and began working in oncology and the application of genomics and clinical care (understanding all the mutations that cause cancers, uses in early detection like liquid biopsies, and matching targeted therapies to patients based off of their oncogene genotypes).  He is passionate about all areas of patient advocacy and education, and is interested in patient support and helping to create educational resources for patients. 

Conflict of Interest

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