The Research Executive Committee is responsible for carrying out the research mission of the cancer center. It reviews the performance of shared research resources, discusses progress in the research programs, and identifies opportunities to enhance collaborations. The committee is composed of Holden leadership and program co-leaders.
Leadership
Jon C. Houtman, PhD
Chair of Research Executive Committee
Deputy Director for Research, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Members
Natoshia M. Askelson, MPH, PhD
Title/Position
Director for Community Outreach and Engagement
Professor
Gail A. Bishop, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Director of Basic Research, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor
Mark E. Burkard, MD, PhD
Title/Position
C.E. Block Chair of Cancer Research
Director, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor
Mary Charlton, PhD, BSN
Title/Position
Co-Leader, Cancer Prevention, Control, and Survivorship (CPCS) Program
Professor
Elizabeth Chrischilles, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Director for Population Science
Department of Epidemiology Chair
Pomerantz Chair in Public Health
Health Effectiveness Research Center Director
Professor
Tina R. Devery, MHA
Title/Position
Associate Director for Administration, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rebecca D. Dodd, PhD
Title/Position
Co-Leader, Cancer Genes and Pathways (CGP) Program
Associate Professor
Adam J. Dupuy, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Director of Shared Resources, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor
Umar Farooq, MD
Title/Position
Associate Director of Clinical Research, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Professor
David J. Gordon, MD, PhD
Title/Position
Division Director, Pediatrics- Hematology and Oncology
Associate Professor
Jessica S. Gorzelitz, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Leader, Cancer Prevention, Control, and Survivorship (CPCS) Program
Assistant Professor
Yusuf Menda, MD
Title/Position
Co-Leader, Experimental and Redox Therapeutics (ERT) Program
Professor
Dawn E. Quelle, PhD
Title/Position
Co-Leader, Cancer Genes and Pathways (CGP) Program
Professor
Sarah P. Short, PhD
Title/Position
Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) Chair, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Assistant Professor
Jessica C. Sieren, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Director for Career Enhancement, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Associate Professor
Andrean L. Simons-Burnett, PhD
Title/Position
Co-Leader, Experimental and Redox Therapeutics (ERT) Program
Associate Professor
Maria Spies, PhD
Title/Position
Co-Leader, Experimental and Redox Therapeutics (ERT) Program
Professor
Erin E. Talbert, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Leader, Cancer Genes and Pathways (CGP) Program
Assistant Professor
Kristina W. Thiel, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Leader, Experimental and Redox Therapeutics (ERT) Program
Assistant Professor
Mark W. Vander Weg, PhD
Title/Position
Co-Leader, Cancer Prevention, Control, and Survivorship (CPCS) Program
Head of Community and Behavioral Health
Professor
George J. Weiner, MD
Title/Position
Director Emeritus, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor
Jessica A. Zimmerman, MD, MS
Title/Position
Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) Member, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Assistant Professor