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.
Office of the Associate Director
William M. Klein, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6972
Research Areas:
- Social psychology
- Risk perception
- Decision-making

Office Staff
Joan Becker, B.S.
(she/her/hers)
Program Analyst
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6814

Michele Bloch, M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Advisor, OAD
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6878

Amy J. Caplon, M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5694

Laura Dwyer, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)
Contractor - Cape Fox Facilities Services
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6803

Michele Fisher
Program Specialist
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6879

Debbie Greenberg, M.S.
(she/her/hers)
Program Analyst
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6754

Paul Han, M.D., M.A., M.P.H.
(he/him/his)
Senior Scientist
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7281

Alyssa H. Harrell, M.A.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-760-6030

Chloe O. Huelsnitz, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7222

Tommie McKoy, B.S.
Program Analyst
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6964

Richard P. Moser, Ph.D.
Training Director and Research Methods Coordinator
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6915

Linda Nebeling, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., F.A.N.D.
Deputy Associate Director
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6855

Mary O'Connell, M.A.
Scientific Program Manager
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6873

Catherine M. Pichardo, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6814

Heather N. Platter, Ph.D., M.S.
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7177

Gina Tesauro, M.S.W.
(she/her/hers)
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6786
