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Research Manager, Patient Advocates for Research Council
Office of Clinical & Translational Research in Oncology
Patty Spears provides scientific leadership and guidance to advance OCTR translational trials and data management of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology breast cancer research trials.
Patty also provides advocacy leadership for UNC Lineberger, including leadership of the Patient Advocates for Research Council and is a part of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement.
Patty hopes to combine her scientific research and patient research advocacy experience to have an impact on the local and national fight against breast cancer.
Awards and Honors
- Susan G. Komen Research Advocacy Champion Award, 2023
News and Stories
UNC researchers present at American Association for Cancer Research’s 115th Annual Meeting
Researchers and trainees from UNC and UNC Lineberger at will present more than 30 talks and participate in scientific and educational panels and discussions on the latest cancer research.
Susan G. Komen® honors Gupta and Spears for advancing breast cancer outcomes
Gaorav Gupta, MD, PhD, and Patricia Spears, FASCO, were recognized for their work to drive discoveries and improve breast cancer patient outcomes.