Our team of accomplished scientists, research associates, fellows, and administrators is dedicated to advancing cancer-related behavioral science research. This staff directory can help you:
- find the appropriate contact for a research project.
- learn more about our network of mentorship and collaboration.
- browse our program staff's range of talents and professional backgrounds.
You are welcome to contact our staff to learn more about behavioral research at the National Cancer Institute.

William M. Klein, PhD
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
kleinwm@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6972

Linda Nebeling, PhD, MPH, RD, FAND
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
nebelinl@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6855

Amanda M. Acevedo, PhD
Organization:
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Behavioral Research Program
amanda.acevedo@nih.gov
240-276-5896

Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
Organization:
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
collinsta@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6956

David Berrigan, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
berrigad@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6752

Imani Canton, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program

Amy J. Caplon, MPH
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
amy.caplon@nih.gov
240-276-5694

Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Implementation Science
Behavioral Research Program

Joseph T. Ciccolo, PhD
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
joseph.ciccolo@nih.gov
301-639-0943

Heather D'Angelo, PhD, MHS
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
heather.dangelo@nih.gov
240-276-6597

Michelle Doose, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program

David Dean Jr., PhD, MS
Organization:
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
chipper.dean@nih.gov
301-768-1879

Rebecca Ferrer, PhD
Organization:
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
rebecca.ferrer@nih.gov
301-852-1167

Michele Fisher
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
fishermm@od.nih.gov
240-276-6879

Neal D. Freedman, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
neal.freedman@nih.gov
240-276-7195

Anna Gaysynsky, MPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
anna.gaysynsky@nih.gov
240-276-5284

Meredith Grady, M.P.H.
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
gradym@mail.nih.gov
301-821-3244

Rachel Grana Mayne, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
rachel.mayne@nih.gov
240-551-9102

Paige Green, PhD, MPH, FABMR, FAPS
Organization:
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Behavioral Research Program
paige.green@nih.gov
240-276-6899

Debbie Greenberg, MS
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
greenbergd@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6754

Kara L. Hall, PhD
Organization:
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
hallka@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6831

Paul Han, MD, MA, MPH
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
paul.han@nih.gov
240-276-7281

Katie M. Heley, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
katie.heley@nih.gov
240-620-0752

Donna Hopkins, BA
Organization:
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Behavioral Research Program
hopkinsd@od.nih.gov
240-276-6762

Jacqueline (Jacky) Hua, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Behavioral Research Program
jacky.hua@nih.gov
240-276-5508

Irina A. Iles, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Behavioral Research Program

Emma A. Jesch
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
emma.jesch@nih.gov
240-276-7111

Annette Kaufman, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
kaufmana@mail.nih.gov
301-467-8521

Stephanie Land, PhD
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
stephanie.land@nih.gov
240-276-6946

Youn Ok Lee, PhD
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
younoki.lee@nih.gov
202-815-9823

Kristen Mangold, MSW
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
kristen.mangold@nih.gov
240-276-7052

Margaret E. Mayer Sutherland, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
margaret.mayer@nih.gov
202-815-5515

Tommie McKoy, BS
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
mckoytw@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6964

Richard P. Moser, PhD
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
moserr@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6915

Mary O'Connell, MA
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
oconnellm@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6873

Jackelyn B. Payne, PhD, MPH, MA
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
jackelyn.payne@nih.gov
240-276-7501

Francis Perna, EdD, PhD
Organization:
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Implementation Science
Behavioral Research Program
pernafm@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6782
Keegan Peterson, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program

Yvonne M. Prutzman, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
huntym@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6975

Carolyn Reyes-Guzman, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
carolyn.reyes-guzman@nih.gov
240-276-7244

Maria A. Rincon, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
maria.rincon@nih.gov
2240-276-6814

Maria L. Roditis, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
maria.roditis@nih.gov
240-753-2381

Eduardo J. Santiago-Rodríguez, PhD, MPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program

Nicole Senft Everson, PhD
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Behavioral Research Program
nicole.everson@nih.gov
240-234-0773

Alesa K. Teague
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program
ateague@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6128

Gina Tesauro, MSW
Organization:
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
gina.tesauro@nih.gov
240-276-6786

Catherine Wilsnack, PhD
Organization:
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program

Robin C. Vanderpool, DrPH
Organization:
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Behavioral Research Program