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 Behaviors Research Branch
Susan Czajkowski, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Branch Chief
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5871
Research Areas:
- Psychosocial and behavioral risk factors and interventions
- Behavioral treatment development
- Adherence to medical and behavioral regimens
- Obesity
- Health-related quality of life
Branch Staff
Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6956
David Berrigan, PhD, MPH
(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6752
David Dean Jr., PhD, MS
(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7803
Adaora Y. Ezeani, MD
iCURE Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6720
Molly M. Frauenholz, BS
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7463
Kara L. Hall, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6831
Frank Perna, EDD, PhD
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6782
Kimberly Woodhouse, BS
Program Specialist
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6999
Jennifer A. Zink, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-620-0689