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Steven R. Alberts, M.D., M.P.H.

  1. Oncologist
  2. Chair, Medical Oncology, Minnesota
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Steven R. Alberts, M.D., is a medical oncologist with a specific focus in gastrointestinal cancers. His clinical focus includes:

  • Cancers of the liver and biliary system
  • Cancers of the pancreas
  • Cancers of the esophagus and stomach
  • Cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus
  • Neuroendocrine cancers arising in the gastrointestinal tract
  • Helping patients to identify those approaches best suited for their individual situation

In additional to his clinical activities, Dr. Alberts serves as the Chair of the Division of Medical Oncology and Deputy Director for Clinical Research in the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.

  1. Anal cancer
  2. Cholangiocarcinoma
  3. Colon cancer
  4. Esophageal cancer
  5. Gallbladder cancer
  6. Hepatocellular carcinoma
  7. Liver cancer
  8. Neuroendocrine tumor
  9. Pancreatic cancer
  10. Rectal cancer
  11. Small bowel cancer
  12. Stomach cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Gastroesophageal cancers
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Small bowel cancer
  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Anal cancer
  1. 1997
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1997
    Fellow - Hematology/OncologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1993
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1993
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1990
    MDSchool of Medicine, University of Washington
  6. 1985
    MPH - EpidemiologyUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa
  7. 1983
    BA - BiologyAugustana College

Certifications

  1. 1997
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2006
    Best DoctorsAwarding Organization
  2. 2000
    Karis AwardMayo Clinic
  3. 2000
    Oncology Clinical Research Scholar AwardGlaxo Wellcome
  4. 1989
    Egan Cancer Foundation GrantUniversity of Washington School of Medicine
  5. 1987
    Fellowship for Research in Epidemiology and Preventive MedicineUniversity of Alaska Foundation
  6. 1986
    Arthur Schaible Prize in AnatomyUniversity of Washington School of Medicine
  7. 1985
    Pauline Stitt AwardUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa
  8. 1985
    Student TraineeshipUnited States Public Health Service
  9.  
    Oncology Clinical Research Scholar AwardGlaxo Wellcome, Inc.
  10.  
    The National Dean's ListAwarding Organization
  11.  
    Outstanding Young Men of AmericaAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    Board of Directors MemberALLIANCE for clinical trials in cancer
  2. 2020 - present
    Board of Trustees, Board MemberAlliance Foundation Trials
  3. 2013 - present
    DirectorMayo Clinic Cancer Center, Office of Research Information Services
  4. 2013 - present
    Associate DirectorCooperative Groups, Mayo Comprehensive Cancer Center
  5. 2011 - 2017
    Co-ChairPancreatic Cancer Subcommittee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  6. 2011 - present
    MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  7. 2011 - present
    Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  8. 2011 - present
    Board of Directors MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
  9. 2010 - 2013
    MemberResearch Resource Management
  10. 2007 - 2009
    MembercaBIG Clinical Trials Management System Steering Committee, NCI Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG), National Cancer Institute
  11. 2007 - 2008
    MemberEducation Committee - Upper GI, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  12. 2007 - present
    MemberHepatobiliary Cancer Taskforce, Gastrointestinal Cancer Intergroup, National Cancer Institute
  13. 2005 - 2008
    MemberCancer Education Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  14. 2005 - 2007
    ChairLiver Metastasis Working Group, Gastrointestinal Cancer Intergroup, National Cancer Institute
  15. 2004 - 2013
    Medical DirectorClinical Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  16. 2004 - present
    Principal InvestigatorGastrointestinal Cancer Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group, National Cancer Institute
  17. 2004 - present
    MemberColon Cancer Task Force, Hepatobiliary Cancer Taskforce, Gastrointestinal Cancer Intergroup
  18. 2003 - 2010
    ChairGI Cancers DOG, Disease/Discipline Oriented Groups (DOGs), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  19. 2003 - present
    MemberSteering Committee, Gastrointestinal Cancer Intergroup, National Cancer Institute
  20. 2003 - present
    Scientific CoordinatorGastrointestinal Cancer Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group, National Cancer Institute
  21. 2002 - 2003
    MemberCommon Data Elements Committee for Upper GI Cancers, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
  22. 2002 - present
    MemberEuropean Society for Medical Oncology
  23. 2001 - 2013
    MemberClinical Research Management Team, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  24. 2001 - 2005
    MemberScientific Leadership Council in GI Cancer, Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
  25. 2001 - 2004
    MemberClinical Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  26. 2001 - present
    MemberPancreatic Cancer Taskforce, Gastrointestinal Cancer Intergroup, National Cancer Institute
  27. 2000 - present
    MemberAd Hoc Review Panel, Office of Orphan Product Development, Food and Drug Administration
  28. 1999 - 2004
    ChairClinical Studies Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  29. 1999 - present
    CoordinatorUpper Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  30. 1998 - 2004
    ChairProtocol Review and Monitoring System, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  31. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  32. 1997 - present
    MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  33. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
  34. 1994 - 2017
    Co-ChairOncology Review Committee (Previously, Protocol Review Committee), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  35. 1994 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  36. 1985 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Circumpolar Health
  37. 1983 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
  38. 1982
    MemberBeta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.