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.



Photo Last Name First Name Title Scientific Interests Branch/ Office
Jennifer Bowers Bowers Jennifer Cancer Prevention Fellow Cancer Prevention; Social Influence; Risk Perceptions; Decision Making; Adolescent Health Behavior BBPSB
Molly Frauenholz Frauenholz Molly Cancer Research Training Award Fellow Health outcomes; Quality of life of cancer survivors; Physical activity HBRB
Laurel Gibson Gibson Laurel Cancer Prevention Fellow Tobacco prevention and control; Cannabis and cancer outcomes; Concurrent use of tobacco and cannabis; Applied social psychology; Health behavior theory TCRB
Katie Heley Heley Katie Cancer Prevention Fellow Health communication; Visual communication; Stigma; Media; Ethics HCIRB
Jacqueline (Jacky) Hua Hua Jacqueline (Jacky) Cancer Prevention Fellow Psychosocial factors; Cancer preventive behavior; Health decision making BBPSB
Emma Jesch Jesch Emma Cancer Prevention Fellow Health communication; Conflicting or uncertain health information; Media effects; Campaign development; Decision making OAD
Abigail Muro Muro Abigail Cancer Research Training Award Fellow HCIRB
Jackelyn Payne Payne Jackelyn Cancer Prevention Fellow Medical decision making; Reproductive health; Psychosocial oncology; Medical uncertainty OAD
Maria Rincon Rincon Maria Cancer Research Training Award Fellow Digital health; Cancer outcomes; Behavioral measurement OAD