Meet Our Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Research Team

The Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Research Team at our NCI-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center translates basic scientific discoveries into population-level research intended to enhance clinical practice and reduce cancer burden. By increasing knowledge of the factors that influence cancer development and outcomes, the team works to advance cancer prevention, detection and treatment efforts, improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones, our community and beyond.

Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Research Team Leaders

Get to know the nationally recognized leaders of the Cancer Center’s cancer epidemiology and prevention research team. These dedicated, world-renowned experts are committed to advancing the science of cancer care with thoughtfulness and integrity.

H. Dean Hosgood, PhD, MPH

H. Dean Hosgood, PhD, MPH

Co-Leader, Cancer Epidemiology Prevention & Control, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center

Bruce D. Rapkin, PhD

Bruce D. Rapkin, PhD

Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center

Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Research Team

Our multidisciplinary research team includes cancer epidemiologists, population health specialists and experienced clinicians, all working together to increase our understanding of cancer.

Adebola A. Adedimeji, PhD, MBA, MPH, MS

Adebola A. Adedimeji, PhD, MBA, MPH, MS

Associate Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center

Ilir Agalliu, MD, ScD

Ilir Agalliu, MD, ScD

Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)

Kathryn M. Anastos, MD, MD

Kathryn M. Anastos, MD, MD

Laurie J. Bauman, PhD

Laurie J. Bauman, PhD

Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Academic General Pediatrics)

Robert D. Burk, MD

Robert D. Burk, MD

Peter T. Campbell, PhD

Peter T. Campbell, PhD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)

Rosy Chhabra, PsyD

Rosy Chhabra, PsyD

Research Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Academic General Pediatrics)

Elizabeth J. Chuang, MD, MD, MPH

Elizabeth J. Chuang, MD, MD, MPH

Neel P. Chudgar, MD

Neel P. Chudgar, MD

Jill P. Crandall, MD

Jill P. Crandall, MD

Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Chair in Medicine

Uriel R. Felsen, MD, MD

Uriel R. Felsen, MD, MD

Damara N. Gutnick, MD

Damara N. Gutnick, MD

Charles B. Hall, PhD

Charles B. Hall, PhD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)

Mimi Kim, ScD

Mimi Kim, ScD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)

Breanne Lott, PhD, MPH

Breanne Lott, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science)

David W. Lounsbury, PhD

David W. Lounsbury, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science)

Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH

Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH

Kara A. Michels, PhD, MPH

Kara A. Michels, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)

Alyson B. Moadel-Robblee, PhD

Alyson B. Moadel-Robblee, PhD

Deputy Director, Community Engagement and Cancer Health Equity, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center

Parvathi A. Myer, MD

Parvathi A. Myer, MD

Shadi Nahvi, MD

Shadi Nahvi, MD

Nicole S. Nevadunsky, MD

Nicole S. Nevadunsky, MD

Harry Ostrer, MD

Harry Ostrer, MD

Director of Genetic and Genomic Testing, Montefiore Medical Center

Stuart H. Packer, MD

Stuart H. Packer, MD

Clinical Director, Medical Oncology Service, Weiler Campus

Katia T. Papalezova, MD

Katia T. Papalezova, MD

Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery

David J. Prezant, MD

David J. Prezant, MD

Qibin Qi, PhD

Qibin Qi, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)

Srilakshmi M. Raj, PhD

Srilakshmi M. Raj, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics

Thomas E. Rohan, MBBS, PhD, DHSc

Thomas E. Rohan, MBBS, PhD, DHSc

Associate Director, Population Science, Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center

Clyde Schechter, MD

Clyde Schechter, MD

Professor, Department of Family and Social Medicine

Jonathan Shuter, MD

Jonathan Shuter, MD

Howard Strickler, MD

Howard Strickler, MD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)

Elyse S. Sussman, PhD

Elyse S. Sussman, PhD

Professor, Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience

Anne R. Van Arsdale, MD

Anne R. Van Arsdale, MD

Marc Vimolratana, MD, MS

Marc Vimolratana, MD, MS

Tao Wang, MD, PhD

Tao Wang, MD, PhD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)

Kara L. Watts, MD

Kara L. Watts, MD

Attending Physician

Mayris P. Webber, Dr.P.H.

Mayris P. Webber, Dr.P.H.

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)

Judith Wylie-Rosett, Ed.D.

Judith Wylie-Rosett, Ed.D.

Professor Emerita, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science)

Xiaonan (Nan) Xue, PhD

Xiaonan (Nan) Xue, PhD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)

Rachel Zeig-Owens, Dr.P.H.

Rachel Zeig-Owens, Dr.P.H.

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)