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Marvin Langston is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Urology. He is a trained epidemiologist focusing on benign prostate and pelvic conditions as well as urological cancers, particularly prostate and kidney cancers. Before his current position, Langston served as a Research Scientist in the Division of Research at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. He obtained his PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Arizona, followed by postdoctoral training in Cancer Prevention and Control at Washington University in St. Louis. His research characterizes infectious agents, environmental toxicants, and lifestyle factors, evaluating their roles in the etiology and outcomes of urological cancers. Langston's work also addresses health disparities in cancer care, focusing on experiences of sexual and gender minorities, and racial/ethnic minorities. He studies the impact of exogenous factors on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentrations in young men, aiming to optimize prostate cancer screening strategies. His research trajectory includes significant funding and recognition, including being selected for the inaugural class of White House Cancer Moonshot Scholars.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and researching epidemiology with a focus on urological diseases.
Kaiser Permanente Northern California • Oakland, CA
Conducted significant research in epidemiology and population health.
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