Staff List

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The following is the staff list for the EGRP. To jump to the list for a specific branch, click on the branch acronym in the bulleted list below:

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If you do not know who in EGRP to contact for help with your specific questions/information requests, call the EGRP main phone number, (240) 276-6730.

Branch Name/Title Contact Info Interest Areas
OAD Office of the Associate Director    
OAD Muin J. Khoury, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Director (Acting)
(240) 276-6888
khourym@mail.nih.gov
Epidemiologic methods in research, policy, and practice; Human genome epidemiology; Public health genomics; Multidisciplinary translation research; Cancer Epidemiology and Genomics
OAD Anderson, Linda, M.P.A.
Contractor, Communications Consultant
(240) 276-6853
andersonli@mail.nih.gov
 
OAD Babkirk, Audrey, M.P.H.
Contractor, Communications Consultant
(240) 276-6716
babkirkaj@mail.nih.gov
New media for health communication, reproductive health, behavioral economics, social entrepreneurship, HIV/AIDS, and global health
OAD Burgio, Michael R., Ph.D.
Contractor, Consortia Coordinator, Cancer Family Registry
(240) 276-6883
burgiom@mail.nih.gov
 
OAD Carter, Daniel
Contractor, Management Analyst
(240) 276-6747
carterdr@mail.nih.gov
 
OAD Chang, Christine, M.P.H.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
(240) 276-6742
christine.chang2@nih.gov
Cancer epidemiology, modifiable risk factors and health-related behaviors, communicating health information to the lay public, use of GIS in public health
OAD Clyne, Mindy, M.H.S.
Contractor, Research Associate, Knowledge Integration Team

mindy.clyne@nih.gov
Human genome epidemiology, public health genomics, cancer epidemiology, database design and application for analysis and translation of genomic information
OAD DeRycke, Eric, M.P.H.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
(240) 276-6771
eric.derycke@nih.gov
Genomic epidemiology of cancer
OAD Harvey, Chinonye (Nonye), M.P.H.
Public Health Advisor
(240) 276-6898
harveyn@mail.nih.gov
Global health, health disparities research, role of lifestyle and the environment and early life exposures in cancer and cancer-related outcomes
OAD Kaefer, Christine M., M.B.A., R.D.
Communications Coordinator
(240) 276-6743
kaeferc@mail.nih.gov
Translating scientific findings for diverse audiences, communicating complex health risk information
OAD Kaminski, Brett, M.P.H.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
(240) 276-6723
brett.kaminski@nih.gov
 
OAD Lam, Tram K., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director, Knowledge Integration Team
(240) 276-6967
lamt@nih.gov
Using the tools of Knowledge Integration to canvas the interdisciplinary field of cancer epidemiology and advance research by synthesizing prior knowledge, incorporating new information, identifying gaps, and translating findings. Investigating how environmental factors influence or interact with genomic factors, and how these affect cancers and cancer outcomes.
OAD Rogers, Scott D., M.P.H.
Public Health Advisor
(240) 276-6932
rogerssc@mail.nih.gov
Genetic susceptibility to cancer
OAD Schully, Sheri D., Ph.D.
Knowledge Integration Team Lead
(240) 276-6936
schullys@mail.nih.gov
Using the tools of Knowledge Integration to uncover what is known or unknown about cancer epidemiology, translation of genome-based knowledge and technologies to improve population health and the use of biospecimens in research
OAD Seminara, Daniela, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Senior Scientist and Scientific Consortia Coordinator
(240) 276-6748
seminard@mail.nih.gov
Genomic epidemiology of cancer, including gene-gene and gene-environment interactions; Application of genomic epidemiology to public health, disease prevention, and therapy; Cross-disciplinary knowledge synthesis in cancer and other complex diseases; Familial cancer registries; Collaborative research through interdisciplinary cancer consortia, including data sharing policies
OAD Tabron, Felicia
Program Specialist
(240) 276-6779
tabronfa@mail.nih.gov
 
OAD Thompson, Marta
Program Specialist
(240) 276-6872
thompsonma@mail.nih.gov
 
CTEB Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Branch    
CTEB Freedman, Andrew N., Ph.D.
Branch Chief
(240) 276-6697
freedmaa@mail.nih.gov
Developing, applying, and evaluating prediction models for cancer risk and prognosis; developing benefit/risk indices for pharmaceuticals used to prevent and treat cancer; and identifying clinical, epidemiologic, and pharmacogenomic factors related to cancer treatment outcomes
CTEB Cook, Allison
Extramural Support Specialist
(240) 276-6687
cookal@mail.nih.gov
Cancer and the Environment, Global Health, Risk Communication about Environmental Public Health, Long-term Effects of Exposure to Radiation and Toxins, Food Security, Urban Public Health Systems
CTEB Filipski, Kelly K., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
(240) 276-6841
filipskikk@mail.nih.gov
Pharmacogenomic factors related to cancer treatment outcomes and toxicity
CTEB Ishibe Simonds, Naoko, Sc.D.
Program Director
(240) 276-6894
ishiben@mail.nih.gov
Genetic and translational epidemiology, comparative effectiveness research, pharmacogenetics
CTEB Shelburne, Nonniekaye F., C.R.N.P., M.S., A.O.C.N.
Program Director
(240) 276-6897
nshelburne@mail.nih.gov
Benefit-risk prediction models for clinical oncology practice related to cancer treatment outcomes and toxicity
CTEB Watters Elena, Joanne, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
(240) 276-6818
wattersj@mail.nih.gov
Dietary and lifestyle risk factors related to cancer progression, recurrence, and survival outcomes
CTEB Zhou, Yingjun (Grace), M.S.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
(240) 276-6789
grace.zhou@nih.gov
Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety, prediction models for cancer risks and treatment outcomes
HSFB Host Susceptibility Factors Branch    
HSFB Gillanders, Elizabeth M., Ph.D.
Branch Chief
(240) 276-6764
lgilland@mail.nih.gov
Genetic epidemiology of cancer
HSFB Caga-anan, Charlisse, J.D.
Program Director
(240) 276-6738
cagaananef@mail.nih.gov
Ethics of genomics and genetics research, health law and bioethics
HSFB Carrick, Danielle Mercatante, Ph.D., M.H.S.
Program Director
(240) 276-6749
carrick@mail.nih.gov
Immunology, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases associated with cancer risk; pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacogenomics in relation to cancer risk; biospecimen research; translational medicine
HSFB Chenjo, Charmeeka
Program Support Assistant
(240) 276-6739
chenjoc@mail.nih.gov
 
HSFB Green, Tiffany, M.H.S., M.P.H.
Contractor, Program Analyst
(240) 276-6962
greentif@mail.nih.gov
Ethical and social issues surrounding advances in the genetic epidemiology of cancer and infectious diseases
HSFB Hutter, Carolyn M., Ph.D.
Program Director
(240) 276-6733
huttercm@mail.nih.gov
Genetic epidemiology, statistical methods, and post-GWAS research
HSFB Lepage, Pascale, Ph.D.
Contractor, Public Health Advisor
(240) 276-6902
lepagep@mail.nih.gov
Molecular biology of lung cancer
HSFB Martin, Damali N., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
(240) 276-6746
martinda@mail.nih.gov
Health disparities research, specifically for breast and prostate cancer and whether tumor biology contributes to differences in survival between African-American and Caucasian breast and prostate cancer patients
HSFB Mechanic, Leah E., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
(240) 276-6847
mechanil@mail.nih.gov
Gene-gene and gene-environment interactions, biospecimen science, molecular epidemiology of lung cancer, hematological malignancies, and endometrial cancer
HSFB Mette, Eliza
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
(240) 276-6763
metteer@mail.nih.gov
Global and domestic health disparities research and the role of social and behavioral factors associated with cancer risk
HSFB Nelson, Stefanie A., Ph.D.
Program Director
(240) 276-6944
nelsons@mail.nih.gov
Genetic differences affecting cancer risk and response to treatment, understanding the function of cancer risk variants, and interactions between the germline and somatic cancer genomes
HSFB Tingle, Sharna, M.P.H.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
(240) 276-6934
tinglesr@mail.nih.gov
Health policy, bioethics, and public health genetics
HSFB Zanetti, Krista A., Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.
Program Director
(240) 276-6843
zanettik@mail.nih.gov
Molecular epidemiology of lung and colon cancer, genome-wide association studies, use of emerging technologies in epidemiology studies, biological determinants of health disparities associated with cancer
MTB Methods and Technologies Branch    
MTB Verma, Mukesh, Ph.D.
Branch Chief
(240) 276-6889
vermam@mail.nih.gov
Biomarkers, Epigenetics, Epidemiology Technologies, Proteomics, MicroRNA, Methylation, Mitochondria, Nanotechnology, Risk Assessment, Susceptibility Factors, Systems Genetics, Metabolomics
MTB Cook, Sherri
Program Support Assistant
(240) 276-6937
cooksh@od.nih.gov
 
MTB Divi, Rao L., Ph.D.
Program Director
(240) 276-6913
divir@mail.nih.gov
Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer, Methods for Cancer Epidemiology, DNA Damage, Genomic Rearrangements, Chromosomal Translocations, Retrotransposons, Preclinical Markers, MicroRNA, Carcinogenesis, Transcriptomics, Functional Genomics, Molecular markers, Methods for Risk Assessment, Toxicity and Carcinogenicity, High-Throughput Screening
MTB Overton, Adrienne, M.P.A.
Program Analyst
(240) 276-6682
overtona@mail.nih.gov
 
MTB Starks, Vaurice L.
Program Director
(240) 276-6968
starksv@mail.nih.gov
Infectious disease epidemiology, focusing on HIV and HPV
MRFB Modifiable Risk Factors Branch    
MRFB Reid, Britt C., D.D.S., Ph.D.
Branch Chief
(240) 276-6725
reidbr@mail.nih.gov
Susceptibility to environmental determinants of cancer; climate change as cancer risk modifier; household air-pollution from solid fuel combustion
MRFB Dold, Georgia
Extramural Support Specialist
(240) 276-6784
georgiadold@mail.nih.gov
 
MRFB Ellison, Gary L., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
(240) 276-6783
ellisong@mail.nih.gov
Elucidating the role of physical and chemical exposures, lifestyle, social factors and the broader environment in cancer incidence and progression; cancer disparities; early-life exposures; global health; cancers of the breast, prostate, colon, and rectum
MRFB Mahabir, Somdat, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
(240) 276-6941
mahabir@mail.nih.gov
Early-life exposures/events and cancer development later in life (childhood and adult cancers); obesity/energy balance mechanisms and cancer; impact of diet and medications on gut microbiome in cancer etiology and prevention; nutraceuticals and alternative dietary supplements; cancer and non-communicable diseases (NCDS) in the Caribbean/Latin America
MRFB Su, L. Joseph, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
(240) 276-6822
sulj@mail.nih.gov
Dietary intake assessment, biomarkers associated with cancer etiology and prognosis, carcinogenic chemicals in foods, and molecular mechanisms that underlie cancer risk, such as epigenetic changes