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Associate Professor, Hematology
Research Director, Lymphoma Program
UNC-Chapel Hill
Cancer Therapeutics Research Program
Area of Interest
My interests includes clinical and translational research for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and B-cell lymphoma. Particular areas of interest include early phase clinical trials in targeted molecular therapies.
Awards and Honors
- SWOG Young Investigator Award, 2018
- Selection for an intensive workshop on clinical trial design and leadership, Huntsman Translational Scholar, 2018
- Selection for excellence in translational research and committee for research leadership, HemOnc Today, 2017
- Next Gen Innovators Award: An elite group of early career hematologists and oncologists identified as the next generation of leaders in their field, University of Utah Medical Center, 2014
- Vice President’s Clinical and Translational Research Award for Junior Faculty, The Ohio State University Medical Center, 2013
- ASH Abstract Achievement Award, 2013
- Chief Fellow Hematology & Oncology Fellowship Program, 2013
- European Hematology Association Travel Grant, 2012
- AACR/ASCO Workshop: Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Participant, 2010
- Michael R. Grever Award for Outstanding Clinical Resident in Hematology and Oncology Kansas City University of Medicine, 2007
- Magna Cum Laude, 2007
- Top 10% of Class Commendation, 2007
- Internal Medicine Award, 2005-2006
- Honors Section Award: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics, 2006
- Psi Sigma Alpha Honor Fraternity, 2004
- Sigma Sigma Alpha Honor Fraternity, 2003
- Leadership Scholarship The University of Iowa, 2003
News and Stories
What to know after a chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis
Deborah Stephens, DO, a hematologist and oncologist with UNC Health who specializes in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), shares diagnosis and treatment information about this slow-growing blood cancer.
Cancer center relaunches Grand Rounds to connect clinicians and researchers across the health system
UNC Lineberger has relaunched its Cancer Grand Rounds lecture series to encourage dialogue across specialties, improve patient outcomes and promote collaborative research.
