Office of the Director Staff Directory
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Custer, Mary | Associate Director | Animal Program policy/initiatives, resources, contracts, agreements |
| Divi, Kathy | Scientific Program Analyst | Assists with Animal Program resource management, analysis, and project coordination |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Levine, Jason | Associate Director | IT security, Clinical Informatics, Intersection of clinical and translational research with IT needs, Data modeling, programming |
| Paul, Rohit | Deputy Associate Director | System administration (Windows, Linux, and macOS), IT security coordination, cloud operations management, Java and Python development, database design and administration, system integration, CCR wiki/confluence developer |
| Gandhi, Yuti | Developer | Programming & development (web applications, data services, & systems integration) |
| Jadda, Pavan Kumar | Developer | Java and Angular development, database design and administration, CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, auto-scaling applications with Docker Swarm and AWS ECS |
| Ji, Ming | Developer | Data modeling, ETL, JAVA programming |
| Johnson, Andrea | Developer | Annual Report System (ARS) |
| Kalisetty, Sarath Chandra | Cloud Engineer | Architecting and automation of cloud platform solutions (Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Jenkins), administration of deployed solutions and monitoring |
| Moon, Richard | Support Specialist | IT procurement, desktop support, project management, IT consultation, contract management |
| Saxe, Jeff | System Administrator & Developer | Linux system administration, scientific programming, computational chemistry, high-performance computing |
| Shonkoev, Nurlanbek | Developer | Programming & development (web applications, data services, & systems integration) |
| Waters, Jim | Developer | Programming/development (ASP.NET, C#, MVC) and database |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Bronez, Melissa A. | Associate Director | OD Staffing, Communications, Clinical Program Policy/Initiatives, Technology Transfer/Development |
| Boersma, Brenda J. | Deputy Associate Director | Annual Reporting, Project Z Numbers, Congressional Responses, Global Health Liaison, Analytics |
| Byamana, Chabelis | Communications Specialist | 60-Second Update Content Manager, CCR Events Coverage, CCR Digital Screen Content |
| Curran, Colleen | Communications Specialist | Lead Writer/Editor, CCR Magazines |
| Easterday, Kathy | Administrative Assistant | Scheduling for Scientific Directors and Deputy Directors in Frederick, Frederick OD Office Manager |
| Fox, Sue | Lead Web Content Editor | Web Content Updates, Website User Training, CCR Wiki Sites |
| Gwatkin, Li | CCR Communications Manager | Media Requests/Clearance, Press Releases, CCR Magazines, Controlled Correspondence |
| Haskins, Kelly M. | Scientific Program Analyst | Annual Reporting, Analytics |
| Henson, Sarah A. | Administrative Assistant | Scheduling for Dr. Misteli, OD Administrative Support |
| Holliday, Lori A. | Deputy Associate Director | Faculty Recruitment, including Stadtman, Lasker & Physician-Scientist Early Investigator Program |
| Lam, Julia | CCR Meeting Planner | Planning, Registration, Logistics for CCR Scientific Meetings and Conferences, Grand Rounds Lecture Series |
| Miller, Patrick H. | Deputy Associate Director | Faculty Recruitment, including Stadtman, Lasker & Physician-Scientist Early Investigator Program |
| Priede, Lianne | Communications Specialist | Internal Communications Coordinator, 60-Second Update Editor, Outreach & Campaigns |
| Rivera, Crystal | Administrative Assistant | OD Administrative Support, OD Conference Room Scheduling, Listserv Moderator |
| Sawhney, Romi K. | Program Specialist | Liaison for Official Visits, CME Contact for CCR Grand Rounds |
| Springer, Ave M. | CCR Social Media Coordinator | Social Media Contact, Request New Twitter Accounts, Job Postings on CCR Website, Tracking Scientific Publications |
| Taylor, Ronya | Website Project Manager | New Website Requests, Website Enhancement Requests, Web Metrics |
| Tipton, Katie M. | Administrative Assistant | Scheduling for Dr. Dahut, OD Administrative Support, Assists with Faculty Recruitment |
| Wachter, Aubrey N. | Assistant Director for Clinical Operations | Clinical Program Policies/Initiatives, Administrator, Physician-Scientist Early Investigator Program, Clinical Communications |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson, Darren | Associate Director | Space planning and design, Renovation management, Relocations |
| Bertolette, Dan | Project Manager | Laboratory design and construction , space management, relocations, Frederick campus |
| Borris, Debra | Computer Systems Administrator | Space database management, site visit space plans, scientific alarm systems, Bethesda campus |
| Carlson, Bradley | Project Manager | Laboratory design and construction, clinical space management, relocations, Bethesda campus |
| Corbin, Kyle | Dock Manager | Loading dock operations and coordination, Bethesda campus |
| Hegamyer, Glenn | Project Manager | Laboratory design and construction, space management, central repository POC, relocations, Frederick campus |
| Noland, Leon | Facility Support Specialist | Surplus support, dry ice delivery, general administrative support |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstein, David | Associate Director | Research and technology resources and cores, technology subsidy program (STARS), evaluation of emerging technologies |
| Malik, Mariam | Assistant Director for Partnerships | research and technology resources, technology subsidy program (STARS), evaluation of emerging technologies |
| Cam, Maggie | Head, CCR Collaborative Bioinformatics Resource (CCBR) | CCBR management, bioinformatics project portfolio management, collaborative bioinformatics support for omics research projects |
| Darbha, Lakshmi | Program Manager, CREx | Program Manager, NIH Collaborative Research Exchange (CREx) |
| Finney, Richard | Staff Scientist | Collaborative bioinformatics support and bioinformatics pipeline development |
| FitzGerald, Peter | Head, Genome Analysis Unit (GAU) | Specialized bioinformatics projects, bioinformatics infrastructure, Bioinformatics Training and Education Program (BTEP) |
| Foley, Jason | Scientific Resources Coordinator | Development of websites and databases re: scientific resources, including CCR cores and facilities |
| Gomez, Maria | Program Specialist | Administrative support for OSTR and the Bioinformatics Training and Education Program (BTEP) |
| Kedei, Naomi | Staff Scientist | Facility Manager, Collaborative Protein Technology Resource (CPTR) Nanoscale Protein Analysis |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Misteli, Tom | Director | Strategic planning, innovative research interactions, creative funding opportunities |
| Linnekin, Diana M. | Program Administrator | Liaison to Center of Excellence in Immunology, Drug Development Collaborative, and CCR Science Board, FLEX POC |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Mock, Beverly | Associate Director | Oversight of Site Visit/BSC Review & Implementation , Tenure Track Investigator (TTI) Ombudsperson, Tenure Review Panel (TRP) Exec. Secretary, Clinical Tenure Review Panel (CTRP) Exec. Secretary |
| Bolton, Theresa | Scientific Program Analyst | Coordinator, Site Visit/BSC Reports & Responses, Coordinator, TRP & CTRP Activities , Promotion Packages for PRP/CRP/TRP/CTRP |
| Dalal, Yamini | Senior Advisor for Faculty Development | Advisor for Early Career Investigators: Tenure Track & Physician-Scientist Early Investigators |
| Kidd, Geoffrey | Scientific Program Specialist | Site Visit Coordinator (Bethesda), Clinical Review Panel (CRP), Staff Clinician Quad Reviews, Award Nominations |
| Masison, Cynthia | Scientific Program Specialist | Site Visit Coordinator (Bethesda), Site Visit Implementations, Promotion Review Panel (PRP) Exec. Secretary, Staff Scientist (SS) Quad Reviews, SS Liaison, Award Nominations |
| Rosean, Tim | Scientific Program Specialist | Site Visit Coordinator (Bethesda), Award Nominations, Staff Clinician Quad Reviews, TTI Contact in Bethesda, TTI Career Development Strategies |
| White, Gretchen | Scientific Program Specialist | Site Visit Coordinator (Frederick), Technology Transfer Awards, TTI Contact in Frederick |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Hartman, Julie | Program Analyst | Point-of-contact for CCR contract business operations interests and relations with Leidos |
| Hooper, Laura | Scientific Program Analyst | CCR Frederick Fellows Coordinator, Liaison for Centers of Excellence, faculties, working groups, Women Scientist Advisors, Leidos COR, outside grants/funding opportunities |
| Naranjo Marin, Cynthia | Program Specialist | Scheduling for SD for Basic Research (Merlino) |
| Winkler-Pickett, Robin | Contract Operations Manager | Main Point-of-Contact for CCR contract interests and relations with Leidos, NCI-Frederick OSO and MOSB |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Steeg, Pat | Associate Director | POC/advisor to investigators for developing translation strategies, coordinates the Drug Development Collaborative (DDC), assists PIs in finding resources for translational projects, workshops focusing on drug development/translational studies |
| Figg Sr., Doug | Associate Director | Advisor to investigators on funding/resources for drug development studies, seminars/workshops on translational technologies |
| Linnekin, Diana M. | Program Administrator | Liaison to Center of Excellence in Immunology, Drug Development Collaborative, and CCR Science Board, FLEX POC |
| Name | Title | Areas of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Dahut, William | Clinical Director | Oversight of clinical care, patient care and quality assurance, Management of the scientific review process , Clinical research training, Regulatory oversight and compliance monitoring, Authorization of medical staff credentials |
| Royce, Cheryl | Deputy Clinical Director | Supervision and management of OCD program offices, Patient safety, clinical operations and administration, Managerial oversight of policies and procedures |
| Abdi, Jasmine | Program Specialist | Administrative and programmatic support to the Office of the Clinical Director |
| Allen, Deborah | Team Lead | Manage team of research nurses in the ORN, Support professional development of research nurses, Provide mentorship and team building support |
| Berman, Arlene | Supervisory Research Nurse Specialist | Manage team of research nurses in the ORN, Support professional development of research nurses, Provide mentorship and team building support |
| Bryla, Christine | Team Lead | Manage team of research nurses in the ORN, Support professional development of research nurses, Provide mentorship and team building support |
| Butler, Barbara (Barb) | Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist | Quality management system, Document control, Training |
| Carrico, Jeff | Lead, Operations and Investigational Drug/Device Research | Pharmaceutical support / investigational agent support, Oversight and regulatory compliance |
| Carter, Paula | Nurse Consultant | Operations management of Blood and Tissue Processing Core laboratory (BTPC) , Coordination with research nurses, Biospecimen collection resource for study design |
| Coster, Trinka | Medical Monitor | Safety oversight, SAE evaluation, Signal detection |
| Ehrlich, Sheryl | Biologist | Processing samples from patients, Extracting DNA and cells from blood, Editing lab matrix data, Shipping biological material |
| Figg, Sr., William Doug | Senior Investigator and Program Director | Clinical pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacometrics |
| Gillespie, Andy | Team Lead | Manage team of research nurses in the ORN, Support professional development of research nurses, Provide mentorship and team building support |
| Grabczewski, Hilda | Regulatory Affairs Specialist | IND management |
| Gulley, James | Director | Medical oncology quality, Medical oncology efficiency, MOS clinical fellowship programs |
| Jeter, Stacie | Director | Protocol navigation oversight and activities, Scientific review committee (SRC) administration, Safety monitoring committee (SMC) administration, IRBO/OHSRP liaison |
| Karunakaran, Santosh | IND Manager | IND management |
| Keels, Sheila | Senior Clinical Protocol Coordinator | Document management |
| Keen, Corrine | Director | ORN staffing, policy, and initiatives, ORN and branch collaborations |
| Krevinko, Veronica | Medical Technologist | Monitoring, quality control/editing of data in laboratory database, Isolation of cells and DNA for testing, Specimen processing, receiving and shipping |
| Lewis, Turina | Research Associate I | Process and store biological samples |
| Love, Joni | Safety Oversight Coordinator, Task Area Leader Safety | Serious adverse reporting for CCR held INDs |
| Misra, Rita | Supervisory Regulatory Affairs Specialist/FDA Strategy and Communication Lead | Oversees INDs, IDEs and master files, Coordinates FDA meetings and communications, Facilitates exchange of information between CCR and Pharma collaborators |
| Ness, Elizabeth | Director | Clinical research orientation and continuing education, Clinical research compliance, Regulatory consultation, CCR polices and SOPs |
| Nolen, Paul | Medical Technologist | Specimen processing, receiving and shipping, Isolation of cells and DNA for testing |
| Peer, Cody | Staff Scientist | Bioanalytical assay development and validation, Pharmacokinetic analyses, Exposure/response analyses, Nonclinical and clinical study design |
| Pham, Trung | Biologist | Blood & Tissue Processing Core (BTPC) supervisor’s assistant, Biospecimen coordinator & processor |
| Rasulova-Lewis, Fatima | IND Manager | IND management |
| Ray, Angelita | Operations Coordinator | Clinical site monitoring, Essential regulatory documents |
| Roame, Diana | Research Technician | Update patient/protocol files in database, Assist with lab duties, Request/ship specimens |
| Schmidt, Keith | Pharmacist | Clinical protocol design, Clinical research support, Patient care, Pharmacokinetic analysis, Preclinical data analysis |
| Shahamatdar, Venus | Medical Monitor | Safety oversight, SAE evaluation, Signal detection |
| Shorer, Shy | Director | Managing and overseeing OSRO resource allocation, activities and contracts, COR for OSRO support contract, Safety Oversight and SAE evaluation, FDA Sponsor Representative |
| Sissung, Tristan | Staff Scientist | Pharmacogenomics , Translational studies, Molecular pharmacology, Preclinical drug development |
| Smith, Tamica | Operations Coordinator | Clinical site monitoring, Essential regulatory documents |
| Steinberg, Seth | Head, Biostatistics and Data Management Section | Statistical design and review of clinical trials, Data analysis , Consultation on statistical topics |
| Templeton, Nancy | CMC Specialist | CMC and quality expertise |
| Tyler, Quanita L. | Program Specialist | Office of Research Nursing administrative support |
| Vaughan, Megan | Safety Oversight Coordinator | Serious adverse reporting for CCR held INDs |
| Wise, Allison | Director | Contracts, Data management, Monitoring, Clinical research databases |
| Wyvill, Kathleen | Supervisory Nurse Specialist, Research | Manage team of research nurses in the ORN, Support professional development of research nurses, Provide mentorship and team building support |