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.
Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch
Robin C. Vanderpool, Dr.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Branch Chief
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6558
Research Areas:
- Rural cancer control
- HPV vaccination
- Cancer screening
- Cancer survivorship
- Implementation science
- Patient-provider communication
- Community outreach and engagement

Branch Staff
Kelly Blake, Sc.D.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-281-5934

Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6954

Heather D'Angelo, Ph.D., M.H.S.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5518

Anna Gaysynsky, M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Contractor, ICF International
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5284

Katie M. Heley, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-620-0752

George C. Kueppers, Ph.D.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6814

Larae M. McCarty
(she/her/hers)
Program Specialist
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7113

Abigail H. Muro, B.S.
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)

Jacob A. Rohde, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(he/him/his)
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6638

Nicole Senft Everson, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6558
