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
(he/him/his)
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
Laurel P. Gibson, PhD, MPH
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6276
Meredith Grady, MPH
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6626
Rachel Grana Mayne, PhD, MPH
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5899
Andrea C. Johnson, PhD, MPH
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6879
Annette Kaufman, PhD, MPH
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6706
Stephanie Land, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
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)
240-276-7195
Kristen Mangold, MSW
Public Health Advisor
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7052
Margaret Mayer, PhD, MPH
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6433
Yvonne M. Prutzman, PhD, MPH
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6975
Carolyn Reyes-Guzman, PhD, MPH
(she/her/hers)
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)
240-276-5518
Alesa K. Teague
Program Specialist
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6128
