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.
Neal D. Freedman, PhD, MPH
Branch Chief
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7195
Scientific Interests:
- Non-daily and low-intensity tobacco use
- Emerging tobacco and cannabis products
- Descriptive epidemiology of cancer and mortality trends

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

Meredith Grady, MPH
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
301-821-3244

Rachel Grana Mayne, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-551-9102

Annette Kaufman, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
301-467-8521

Stephanie Land, PhD
Program Director, Statistician
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6946

Youn Ok Lee, PhD
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
202-815-9823

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

Margaret E. Mayer Sutherland, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
202-815-5515

Yvonne M. Prutzman, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6975

Carolyn Reyes-Guzman, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7244

Maria L. Roditis, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-753-2381

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