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.
Behavioral Research Program
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
![William Klein](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/klein_william_1584357628.jpg)
Scientific Leadership
Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
(she/her/hers)
Acting Branch Chief, Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6956
![Tanya Agurs-Collins](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/agurscollins_tanya_1480103792.jpg)
Michele Bloch, MD, PhD
Senior Advisor, OAD
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6878
![Michele Bloch](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/bloch_michele_2012717705.jpg)
Neal D. Freedman, PhD, MPH
(he/him/his)
Chief, TCRB
Organization:
- Tobacco Control Research Branch (TCRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7195
![Neal Freedman](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/freedman_neal_1317530894.jpg)
Paige Green, PhD, MPH, FABMR, FAPS
Chief, BBPSB
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6899
![Paige Green](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/green_paige_229952300.jpg)
Paul Han, MD, MA, MPH
(he/him/his)
Senior Scientist
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7281
![Paul Han](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/han_paul_630611104.jpg)
Richard P. Moser, PhD
Training Director and Research Methods Coordinator
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6915
![Richard Moser](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/moser_richard_1067031968.jpg)
Linda Nebeling, PhD, MPH, RD, FAND
Deputy Associate Director
Organization:
- Office of the Associate Director (OAD)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6855
![Linda Nebeling](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/nebeling_linda_1982963155.jpg)
Robin C. Vanderpool, DrPH
(she/her/hers)
Branch Chief, HCIRB
Organization:
- Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6558
![Robin Vanderpool](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/vanderpool_robin_2077283553.jpg)