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.
Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
(she/her/hers)
Acting Branch Chief
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6956
Scientific Interests:
- Lifestyle factors
- Biomarkers and cancer risk in ethnic/minority populations
- Gene-behavior interactions
- Obesity and cancer risk
- Health Disparities
Branch Staff
David Berrigan, PhD, MPH
(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6752
Susan Czajkowski, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Special Volunteer
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5871
David Dean Jr., PhD, MS
(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7803
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
