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At our National Cancer Information Center trained Cancer Information Specialists can answer questions 24 hours a day, every day of the year to empower you with accurate, up-to-date information to help you make educated health decisions. We connect patients, caregivers, and family members with valuable services and resources.
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Research We Fund: Extramural Discovery Science
Department Contact Information
grants@cancer.org
Interim Senior Vice President, EDS: Bill Dahut, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, American Cancer Society
Contact: Kim A. Smith, Extramural Research Department Manager
Biochemistry and Immunology of Cancer Research Program
Scientific Director: Doug Hurst, PhD
Contact: Nicole Lopanik, PhD, Program Manager at nicole.lopanik@cancer.org
Cell Biology and Preclinical Cancer Research Program
Senior Scientific Director: Lynne Elmore, PhD
Contact: Rachel Commander, PhD, Program Manager at rachel.commander@cancer.org
Clinical and Cancer Control Research Program
Scientific Director: Joanne Elena, PhD
Contact: joanne.elena@cancer.org
Research Special Programs and Projects
Director: Kim Clarke, PhD
Contact: Devon Weaver, MA, Program Manager at devon.weaver@cancer.org
Strategic Director: Rita Nahta, PhD
Research Engagement Manager: Joseph Cotter, MA
Sr. Scientist Research Analytics: Karen Murphy, PhD
Research Community Manager: Pooja Parikh, MPH
Special Funding Manager: Zachary Morris
Extramural Operations & Information Management Senior Director: Linda Kee, MBA, PMP
Grants Applications Manager: Annette Jordan
Grants Manager: Greta McShan
Assistant Grants Manager: Charlene Henry
Sr. Grants Systems Manager: Kendra Tucker, MBA