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Steve Cole
Professor of Medicine
Steve Cole is a Professor of Medicine at UCLA, holding this position since 2000.1 He is also a Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science in the UCLA School of Medicine.3 Cole is a renowned researcher who pioneered the field of human social genomics.2
Dr. Cole's research focuses on:
- Analyzing how social and environmental factors influence human genome activity2
- Studying the impact of these factors on viral and tumor genomes2
- Mapping pathways by which social factors affect cancer-related processes2
He serves as the director of the UCLA Social Genomics Core Laboratory, supporting various research programs worldwide.2 Cole's work has contributed to understanding the molecular impacts of adverse social conditions on cancer patients' health and well-being.2
In addition to his academic role, Cole has held other positions:
- Vice President of Research & Development at HopeLab (2006-2017)1
- Assistant Research Biologist at UCLA School of Medicine (1999-2000)1
- Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA School of Medicine (1994-1998)1
Dr. Cole received his BS in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1985-1988) and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford University (1988-1993).1
