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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.

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)
robin.vanderpool@nih.gov
240-276-6558

Research Areas:

  • Rural cancer control
  • HPV vaccination
  • Digital health
  • Patient-provider communication
  • Community outreach and engagement
  • Cancer control across the continuum of care

Robin Vanderpool

Branch Staff

Kelly Blake, Sc.D.

(she/her/hers)
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, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
chouws@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6954
Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

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)
heather.dangelo@nih.gov
240-276-6597
Heather D'Angelo

Anna Gaysynsky, M.P.H.

(she/her/hers)
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, Ph.D., M.P.H.

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, Ph.D., M.P.H.

(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
irina.iles@nih.gov
240-276-6973
Irina Iles

Larae M. McCarty

(she/her/hers)
Program Specialist
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
larae.mccarty@nih.gov
240-276-7113
Larae McCarty

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)
abigail.muro@nih.gov
Abigail Muro

Nicole Senft Everson, Ph.D.

(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
nicole.everson@nih.gov
240-276-6558
Nicole Senft Everson