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.
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Paige Green, PhD, MPH, FABMR, FAPS
Branch Chief
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6899
Research Areas:
- Stress-mediated effects on cancer biology
- Stress measurement and methodology
- Psychoneuroimmunology
![Paige Green](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/green_paige_229952300.jpg)
Branch Staff
Amanda M. Acevedo, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5896
![Amanda Acevedo](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/acevedo_amanda_526054351.jpg)
Jennifer M. Bowers, PhD, MPH
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5478
![Jennifer Bowers](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/bowers_jennifer_919071374.jpg)
Rebecca Ferrer, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
301-852-1167
![Rebecca Ferrer](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/ferrer_rebecca_1819647095.jpg)
Jennifer L. Guida, PhD, MPH
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7634
![Jennifer Guida](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/guida_jennifer_1359765237.jpg)
Donna Hopkins, BA
Program Specialist
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6762
![Donna Hopkins](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/hopkins_donna_1141065424.jpg)
Todd Horowitz, PhD
(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6963
![Todd Horowitz](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/horowitz_todd_1628704497.jpg)
Jacqueline (Jacky) Hua, PhD, MPH
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5508
![Jacqueline (Jacky) Hua](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/hua_jacquelinejacky_1488226763.jpg)
Wendy Nelson, PhD, MPH
Program Director
Organization:
- Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6971
![Wendy Nelson](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/nelson_wendy_1882215340.jpg)