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.
Health Behaviors Research Branch
Susan Czajkowski, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Branch Chief
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-5871
Research Areas:
- Psychosocial and behavioral risk factors and interventions
- Behavioral treatment development
- Adherence to medical and behavioral regimens
- Obesity
- Health-related quality of life
![Susan Czajkowski](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/czajkowski_susan_1116840713.png)
Branch Staff
Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD, RD
(she/her/hers)
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)
David Berrigan, PhD, MPH
(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6752
![David Berrigan](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/berrigan_david_284031098.jpg)
David Dean Jr., PhD, MS
(he/him/his)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7803
![David Dean](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/dean_chipper_947572053.jpg)
Molly M. Frauenholz, BS
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-7463
![Molly Frauenholz](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/frauenholz_molly_1835806549.jpg)
Kara L. Hall, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6831
![Kara Hall](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/hall_kara_1530651323.jpg)
Frank Perna, EdD, PhD
Program Director
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6782
![Frank Perna](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/perna_frank_1251080425.jpg)
Kimberly Woodhouse, BS
Program Specialist
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-276-6999
![Kimberly Woodhouse](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/woodhouse_kimberly_1206206936.jpg)
Jennifer A. Zink, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Cancer Prevention Fellow
Organization:
- Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB)
- Behavioral Research Program (BRP)
240-620-0689
![Jennifer Zink](/brp/assets/dccps/images/photo/zink_jennifer_619345882.jpg)