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.
Robin C. Vanderpool, DrPH
Branch Chief
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
Scientific Interests:
- Cancer information-seeking behaviors
- Rural cancer control
- Digital health
- Health-related stigma
- Patient-centered communication
- Community outreach and engagement

Branch Staff
Kelly Blake, ScD
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-281-5934

Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)

Heather D'Angelo, PhD, MHS
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6597

Anna Gaysynsky, MPH
Contractor, ICF International
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5284

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

Irina A. Iles, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)

Abigail H. Muro, BS
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)

Nicole Senft Everson, PhD
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-234-0773
