Dr. Joseph Unger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joseph Michael Unger is an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health and an Associate Professor at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center. He specializes in cancer care delivery research, focusing on conducting clinical trials and studying income disparities related to health care. His work also evaluates the impact of clinical trials and the generalizability of their outcomes, particularly in terms of the diffusion of new treatments. He is dedicated to understanding and improving the pathways through which effective cancer treatments reach diverse populations. Dr. Unger has an extensive educational background, holding a PhD in Health Services Research from the University of Washington, a Master of Science in Biostatistics from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Pomona College.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Fred Hutch Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

Associate professor specializing in cancer care delivery and clinical trial research.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.