Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control (CEPC) Research Program Members

Members of the CEPC translate 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, program members help to advance cancer prevention, detection and treatment efforts, improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones, our community and beyond.

CEPC Program Leaders

Get to know the nationally recognized leaders of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center's CEPC research program. These dedicated, world-renowned experts are committed to advancing the science of cancer care with thoughtfulness and integrity.

H. Dean Hosgood, Ph.D.

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

Bruce D. Rapkin, Ph.D.

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

CEPC Program Members

Research members include cancer epidemiologists, population health specialists and clinicians working together to increase our understanding of cancer.

Ilir Agalliu, M.D., Sc.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Kathryn M. Anastos, MD

Associate Director, Global Health, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center

Laurie J. Bauman, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Robert D. Burk, MD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Peter T. Campbell, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Rosy Chhabra, Psy.D.

Research Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Elizabeth J. Chuang, MD, MPH

Director, Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics

Jill P. Crandall, MD

Professor, Department of Medicine

Uriel R. Felsen, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine

Damara N. Gutnick, MD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Charles B. Hall, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Mimi Kim, Sc.D.

Harold and Muriel Block Chair in Epidemiology & Population Health

Harry J. Lieman, MD

Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health

Breanne Lott, M.P.H., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

David W. Lounsbury, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH

Director of Quality for Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center

Kara A. Michels, M.P.H., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Hannah-Rose Mitchell, M.P.H., Ph.D.

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Alyson B. Moadel-Robblee, Ph.D.

Division Head, Division of Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Parvathi A. Myer, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine

Shadi Nahvi, MD

Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Nicole S. Nevadunsky, MD

Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health

Harry Ostrer, MD

Director of Genetic and Genomic Testing, Montefiore Medical Center

Stuart H. Packer, MD

Clinical Director, Medical Oncology Service, Weiler Campus

Katia T. Papalezova, MD

Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery

David j. Prezant, MD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Qibin Qi, Ph.D.

Associate Director, Center for Population Cohorts, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Srilakshmi M. Raj, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics

Thomas E. Rohan, D.H.Sc., M.B.,B.S., Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Clyde B. Schechter, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Jonathan Shuter, MD

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Howard Strickler, M.D.

Harold and Muriel Block Chair in Epidemiology & Population Health

Elyse S. Sussman, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Anne R. Van Arsdale, MD, MS

Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health

Tao Wang, M.D., Ph.D.

Director, Genetic and Genomics Data Analysis Unit, Division of Biostatistics, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Kara L. Watts, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Radiology

Mayris P. Webber, Dr.P.H.

Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health

Judith Wylie-Rosett, Ed.D.

Atran Foundation Chair in Social Medicine

Xiaonan (Nan) Xue, Ph.D.

Director, Biostatistics Shared Resource, Albert Einstein Cancer Center

Rachel Zeig-Owens, Dr.P.H.

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health