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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 Behaviors Research Branch

Susan Czajkowski, Ph.D.

(she/her/hers)
Branch Chief
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
czajkows@mail.nih.gov
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

Susan Czajkowski

Branch Staff

Tanya Agurs-Collins, Ph.D., R.D.

(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
collinsta@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6956
Tanya Agurs-Collins

David Berrigan, Ph.D., M.P.H.

(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
berrigad@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6752
David Berrigan

Chipper Dean, Ph.D., M.S.

(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
chipper.dean@nih.gov
240-276-7803
Chipper Dean

Adaora Y. Ezeani, M.D.

iCURE Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
adaora.ezeani@nih.gov
240-276-6720
Adaora Ezeani

Naomi K. Greene, Ph.D., M.P.H., C.P.H.

(she/her/hers)
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
naomi.greene@nih.gov
240-276-5250
Naomi Greene

Kara L. Hall, Ph.D.

(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
hallka@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6831
Kara Hall

Frank Perna, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Program Director
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
pernafm@mail.nih.gov
240-276-6782
Frank Perna

Amanda K. Small, Ph.D.

(she/her/hers)
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
mandy.small@nih.gov
240-276-6814
Amanda Small

Kimberly Woodhouse, B.S.

Program Specialist
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
kimberly.woodhouse@nih.gov
240-276-6999
Kimberly Woodhouse

Jennifer A. Zink, Ph.D.

(she/her/hers)
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
  • Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
  • Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
jennifer.zink@nih.gov
240-620-0689
Jennifer Zink