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.
Tobacco Control Research Branch
Neal D. Freedman, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(he/him/his)
Branch Chief
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7195
Research Areas:
- Non-daily and low-intensity tobacco use
- Emerging tobacco and cannabis products
- Descriptive epidemiology of cancer and mortality trends

Branch Staff
Joseph T. Ciccolo, Ph.D.
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
301-639-0943

Samantha N. Cwalina, Ph.D.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6814

Meredith Grady, M.P.H.
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6626

Rachel Grana Mayne, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5899

Annette Kaufman, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6706

Stephanie Land, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6946

Kristen Mangold, M.S.W.
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7052

Margaret Mayer, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6433

Yvonne M. Prutzman, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6975

Carolyn Reyes-Guzman, Ph.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7244

Maria L. Roditis, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5518

Alesa K. Teague
Program Specialist
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6128
