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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.

Robin C. Vanderpool, DrPH

Branch Chief
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
robin.vanderpool@nih.gov

Scientific Interests:

  • Cancer information-seeking behaviors
  • Rural cancer control
  • Digital health
  • Health-related stigma
  • Patient-centered communication
  • Community outreach and engagement

Robin Vanderpool

Branch Staff

Kelly Blake, ScD

Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
kelly.blake@nih.gov
240-281-5934
Kelly Blake

Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou, PhD, MPH

Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
chouws@mail.nih.gov
Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

Heather D'Angelo, PhD, MHS

Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
heather.dangelo@nih.gov
240-276-6597
Heather D'Angelo

Anna Gaysynsky, MPH

Contractor, ICF International
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
anna.gaysynsky@nih.gov
240-276-5284
Anna Gaysynsky

Katie M. Heley, PhD, MPH

Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
katie.heley@nih.gov
240-620-0752
Katie Heley

Irina A. Iles, PhD, MPH

Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
irina.iles@nih.gov
Irina Iles

Abigail H. Muro, BS

Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
abigail.muro@nih.gov
Abigail Muro

Nicole Senft Everson, PhD

Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
nicole.everson@nih.gov
240-234-0773
Nicole Senft Everson