Steven Katz

Steven Katz, MD, MPH serves as Professor in Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine. His research focuses on translating precision oncology advances into clinical practice through rigorous population health studies.

• MPH: University of Washington (1991)
• MD: University of California San Francisco (1985)
• BA: Biology and Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Barbara (1979)

His research examines cancer treatment decision-making between patients and clinicians, genetic risk evaluation implementation, and quality improvement in oncology care. He develops interventions to accelerate adoption of precision medicine through advanced health systems methodologies. Key themes include:

• Patient-centered communication in cancer care
• Genetic risk management for families
• Survivorship care optimization
• Real-world evidence generation in oncology

Katz leads the Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes Research Team (CanSORT), producing influential research on communication, decision-making, and quality metrics for cancer patients. The team's work aims to maximize health outcomes throughout the cancer care continuum.

He actively collaborates with clinicians, patients, and health systems to develop practical solutions for improving cancer care delivery. His research philosophy emphasizes lifelong learning through engagement with diverse stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.