Robert H. Wiltrout, PhD, directs the Center for Cancer Research (CCR). Dr. Wiltrout is responsible for scientific planning and decision-making within the CCR and reports to the Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. Wiltrout also serves as Scientific Director for Basic Research. In this capacity, Dr. Wiltrout works closely with Dr. Lee Helman, Scientific Director for Clinical Research to develop new programs that focus on translating scientific knowledge into novel prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options for cancer patients.
CCR’s senior management team also includes the NCI Clinical Director, four deputy directors from the CCR Office of the Director (OD) and our research laboratories and clinical branches. CCR’s senior management team and program offices are shown below.
There are two management offices: CCR’s main office is located in Building 31, Room 3A11 on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. A second office is located at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, which is within the Fort Detrick Army Garrison in Frederick, MD. Please contact one of these offices for additional information.
Director, CCR Robert H. Wiltrout, PhD
Scientific Director for Basic Research Robert H. Wiltrout, PhD
Scientific Director for Clinical Research Lee Helman, MD
Deputy Directors: William L. Dahut, MD Ronald E. Gress, MD Glenn Merlino, PhD Lawrence E. Samelson, MD Jeffrey N. Strathern, PhD Mark C. Udey, MD, PhD
Clinical Director William L. Dahut, MD
Deputy Clinical Director for Medical Affairs Alan S. Wayne, MD
Deputy Clinical Director Caryn Steakley, RN, MSW
Office of Information Technology Jeff Shilling, Chief
Office of Operations Mary Custer, Acting Chief
Office of Clinical and Preclinical Development Partnerships Eric Hale, Associate Director
Office of Scientific Development Tom Misteli, PhD, Associate Director
Office of Science and Technology Partnerships David Goldstein, PhD, Associate Director
Office of Scientific Programs Beverly A. Mock, PhD, Associate Director
Office of Training and Education Jonathan Wiest, PhD, Associate Director
CCR Office of the Director ARC Lori Holliday, Director
Basic Research ARC Lisa Kelly, Manager
Clinical Research ARC Patrick Miller, Manager
Frederick National Lab ARC Tanya Sappington, Manager
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