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

Office Staff
Amy J. Caplon, MPH
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5694

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

Andrea F. Goergen, MHS, RDN, PMP
Health Scientist Administrator
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6855

Debbie Greenberg, MS
Program Analyst
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6754

Paul Han, MD, MA, MPH
Senior Scientist
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7281

Emma A. Jesch
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7111

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

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

Linda Nebeling, PhD, MPH, RD, FAND
Deputy Associate Director
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6855

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

Jackelyn B. Payne, PhD, MPH, MA
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7501

Maria A. Rincon, PhD, MPH
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6814

Gina Tesauro, MSW
Social and Behavioral Scientist
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6786
