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.
William M. Klein, PhD
Associate Director
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6972
Scientific Interests:
- Social psychology
- Risk perception
- Decision-making

Scientific Leadership
Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
(she/her/hers)
Acting Branch Chief, Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6956

Michele Bloch, MD, PhD
Senior Advisor, OAD
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)

Neal D. Freedman, PhD, MPH
(he/him/his)
Chief, TCRB
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7195

Paige Green, PhD, MPH, FABMR, FAPS
Chief, BBPSB
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6899

Paul Han, MD, MA, MPH
(he/him/his)
Senior Scientist
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7281

Richard P. Moser, PhD
Training Director and Research Methods Coordinator
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6915

Linda Nebeling, PhD, MPH, RD, FAND
Deputy Associate Director
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6855

Robin C. Vanderpool, DrPH
(she/her/hers)
Branch Chief, HCIRB
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
