The Research Executive Committee is responsible for implementing the research mission of the cancer center and reviews the performance of shared research resources, discusses progress within the research programs, 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
Associate Director of Career Enhancement at 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 for 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 Epidemiology and Population Science (CEPS)
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
HCCC Associate Director for Administration
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 for Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor
Umar Farooq, MD
Title/Position
Clinical Professor
Interim Associate Director of Clinical Research, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
David J. Gordon, MD, PhD
Title/Position
Associate Professor
Jessica S. Gorzelitz, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Physiology
Assistant Program Leader of the Cancer Epidemiology and Population Science (CEPS) Program
Yusuf Menda, MD
Title/Position
Co-leader, Experimental and Redox Therapeutics 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
Andrean L. Simons-Burnett, PhD
Title/Position
Co-leader, Experimental and Redox Therapeutics Program
Associate Professor
Erin E. Talbert, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Program Leader of the Cancer Genes and Pathways (CGP) Program
Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Physiology
Kristina W. Thiel, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Program Leader of the Experimental and Redox Therapeutics Program
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mark W. Vander Weg, PhD
Title/Position
Co-leader, Cancer Epidemiology and Population Science (CEPS)
Head of Community and Behavioral Health
Professor
George J. Weiner, MD
Title/Position
Director Emeritus for Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor