Wesley Stepp, MD, PhD is a scientist and clinician working at the forefront of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His work has helped to shed light on how human papillomavirus (HPV) blocks the immune system to cause cancer and how physicians can use tumor-specific therapies to improve treatment for HPV-related cancers. He completed his PhD in Microbiology & Immunology through the National Institutes of Health and Georgetown University and attended medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently, he is completing his residency training in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University North Carolina.He currently works with a multidisciplinary research team at the University of North Carolina developing new molecular techniques to analyze cancers of the head and neck region. Following his fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, he will continue as a surgical oncologist with the US Army. When not in the hospital or lab, he enjoys cycling, rock climbing and reading historical non-fiction.
Us Army Medical Department (Amedd)
View- Website:
- usace.army.mil
- Employees:
- 26793
-
MajorUs Army Medical Department (Amedd)Chapel Hill, Nc, Us
-
MajorUs Army Medical Department (Amedd) Apr 2020 - PresentUS Army Reserve Otolaryngologist (60T); F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Program Awardee -
Resident PhysicianUnc Health Care Jun 2019 - PresentChapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesI am a scientist and clinician working at the forefront of head and neck cancer research and treatment. My science has helped to shed light on how human papillomavirus (HPV) blocks the immune system and how doctors can use tumor-specific therapies to improve treatment of the cancers that HPV causes. I am also an inventor on a patent pending approach to predict the aggressiveness of head and neck cancers. I completed my PhD in Microbiology & Immunology through the National Institutes of Health and Georgetown University. I currently work with a multidisciplinary cancer research team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the lab, while completing my surgical residency in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. When not in the hospital or lab, I enjoy running, rock climbing and reading historical non-fiction. -
Viral ImmunologistUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Aug 2018 - PresentChapel Hill, NcI investigate RNA expression patterns for immune-regulatory and oncogenes in multiple subtypes of head and neck tumors, with a focus on HPV-driven head and neck cancers. In this role, I have published on the molecular differences of tumors with varying degrees of lymph node involvement and currently have a patent pending that describes a genetic approach for identifying oropharyngeal tumors that are more likely to have nodal involvement. We continue to investigate the role of the immune system in the interplay between host and virus. -
Ph.D. To M.D Training FellowshipUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Jun 2015 - May 2019Chapel Hill, NcAttended medical school at the University of North Carolina. I received an NIH training grant following the completion of my Ph.D. at Georgetown University that aims to develop Ph.D. scientists into physician-researchers.
-
Research FellowUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Jul 2015 - Aug 2018Chapel Hill, NcI investigated the mechanism underlying burn-mediated immunosuppression by comparing gene expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory markers in patients who have suffered mild-to-severe burn injuries. Project accomplishments include the development a novel biomarker profile that correlates with the severity of burn injury, underlying immunoparalysis, and skin graft rejection.
-
Instructor Of BiologyDurham Technical Community College Aug 2016 - Dec 2016Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina AreaAdjunct faculty at Durham Technical Community College. Courses taught include BIO 169-Anatomy and Physiology II and BIO 275-Microbiology. -
Intramural Research Training Award Fellow (Ph.D. Trainee)National Institutes Of Health Jul 2010 - Jun 2015Bethesda, MdStudied the role of host proteins involved in anti-viral response to HPV infections. Specifically, I identified a host protein, Sp100, that is important for keratinocyte intrinsic immunity against HPV infection at the initial and late stages of the viral lifecycle. -
Research AssociateHenry M Jackson Foundation Feb 2009 - Aug 2010Washington D.C. Metro AreaExamined how mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) response to different wound environments and how these environments contribute to MSC differentiation in the background of traumatic blast injuries. Additionally, I managed patient enrollment and sample collection of clinical specimens (obtaining informed consent, sample harvest, and laboratory analysis). -
Research AssistantGeorgetown University Aug 2008 - May 2009Washington D.C. Metro AreaWorked on the generation of mammalian-derived hepatitis delta virus protein, HDVAg, and initiated studies into the in vitro binding properties of the HDVAg with HDV RNA genomes using mammalian-derived proteins. -
Undergraduate Research AssistantUnion University 2006 - 2008
Wesley S. Education Details
-
Microbiology
-
Microbiology
-
Cellular Biology
Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley S.
What company does Wesley S. work for?
Wesley S. works for Us Army Medical Department (Amedd)
What is Wesley S.'s role at the current company?
Wesley S.'s current role is Major.
What schools did Wesley S. attend?
Wesley S. attended University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Georgetown University, Georgetown University, Union University.
Not the Wesley S. you were looking for?
Free Chrome Extension
Find emails, phones & company data instantly
Aero Online
Your AI prospecting assistant
Select data to include:
0 records × $0.02 per record
Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers
Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.
Start your free trial