Patty Spears

Patty Spears has a robust background in scientific research and patient advocacy, currently serving as the Scientific Research Manager at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2017. Prior experience includes a role as a Research Specialist at North Carolina State University from 1997 to 2017, and previous positions as a Scientist at BD Technologies (1991-1997), Research Assistant at Brown University (1987-1990), Research Assistant at Harvard Medical School (1986-1987), and Research Technician at North Carolina State University (1984-1986). Patty Spears earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Microbiology from North Carolina State University between 1980 and 1984.