Staff
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.
| Photo | Last Name | First Name | Title | Research Areas | Branch/ Office |
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Acevedo | Amanda | Program Director | Psychophysiological influences on cancer control; Emotions and facial expressions; Stress and resilience; Pain and health disparities; Latino culture and health | BBPSB, HCIRB |
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Caplon | Amy | Public Health Advisor | OAD | |
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Chou | Wen-Ying Sylvia | Program Director | Social media; Palliative care and goals of care communication; Patient-provider communication; Qualitative and mixed methods health research; Health literacy; Global cancer control research; Health-related misinformation | HCIRB |
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D'Angelo | Heather | Program Director | Place and health; Climate change; Health equity; Multilevel interventions; Public health policy; Health behavior change; Communication inequalities | HCIRB, HBRB |
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Dwyer | Laura | Contractor - Cape Fox Facilities Services | OAD, HBRB | |
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Ferrer | Rebecca | Program Director | Emotion/affective science; Judgment and decision making; Risk perception; Social psychology | BBPSB, HBRB |
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Gaysynsky | Anna | Contractor, ICF International | HCIRB | |
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Guida | Jennifer | Program Director | Cancer survivorship; Aging; Treatment-related effects; Quality of life; Social relationships and health; Sleep and circadian rhythms | BBPSB |
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Hall | Kara | Program Director | Science of team science; Health behavior theory; Implementation science; System science approaches; Research methods; Intervention development; Sleep; Climate change | HBRB |
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Iles | Irina | Program Director | Communication of science; Message effects; Health behavior change; Health-related misinformation; Survey and experimental designs | HCIRB |
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Mayer | Margaret | Program Director | TCRB | |
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Nebeling | Linda | Deputy Associate Director | Nutrition; Energy balance; Health promotion; Cancer prevention | OAD |
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O'Connell | Mary | Scientific Program Manager | OAD | |
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Prutzman | Yvonne | Program Director | Smoking cessation; Co-morbid conditions; Emerging technologies for cessation; Youth smoking | TCRB, HBRB |
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Vollinger | Bob | Program Director | State and community interventions; Tobacco control policy; Media | TCRB, IS |