Dr. Stephen Williams
Dr. Stephen Williams is a Precision Oncology Scientist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Williams has served as a medical reviewer, guest blog writer, and medical content writer for Mesothelioma Guide since 2024. He helps the organization inform and educate patients and loved ones about cancer treatment – ensuring all content published on the Mesothelioma Guide website is accurate, concise, and clear.
Dr. Stephen Williams
Precision Oncology Scientist
Dr. Stephen Williams
Precision Oncology Scientist
Get to Know Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams is a dedicated and innovative healthcare scientist with more than 12 years of experience in oncology, immunology, and metabolism research. He is proficient in clinical trial design, molecular profiling, and data interpretation, with a strong commitment to addressing cancer health disparities and advancing patient care.
Dr. Williams is adept at fostering cross-functional collaborations, developing educational materials, and mentoring the next generation of health professionals. He has a proven ability to integrate scientific expertise into clinical decision-making and strategic health care planning. Dr. Williams has been recognized for excellence in research and leadership through numerous awards and peer-reviewed publications.
Prior to joining the team at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Williams completed his Post-doctoral research fellowship with an emphasis on Medical Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also worked at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee from 2016-2022 as a research associate and Ph.D. candidate, receiving his Doctor of Philosophy degree with emphasis in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology in May 2022.
Dr. Williams has received several awards and recognitions, including:
- 10 under 10: 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Meharry Medical College
- 2022-2023 FDA-AACR Oncology Educational Fellow
- Maximizing Access Committee (MAC) member, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, (2022-2025 term)
- National Institutes of Health T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship- Medical Genetics, 2022-2024
- Student and Early Career Investigator Scholar, American Association for Cancer Research (2021)
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, and Dr. Williams is committed to helping Mesothelioma Guide share medically accurate information about the disease, treatment options, and more for patients and their loved ones. As a medical reviewer, his track record in cancer biology and precision oncology is invaluable to the visitors of the Mesothelioma Guide website.
Disclaimer: Dr. Stephen Williams’ work as the medical reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide’s website is not in any way affiliated with or a representation of MD Anderson Cancer Center.
