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Nutritional Science Research Group

About the Research Group

Mission

  • Plans, develops, directs, and coordinates extramural research programs in diet, nutrition, and cancer as it relates to cancer prevention
  • Generates and tests hypotheses relating diet to the causation and prevention of cancer
  • Develops quantitative methods to monitor nutritional intake in large populations
  • Fosters research to identify the molecular action of bioactive food components
  • Oversees diet, nutrition, and cancer activities, coordinating these with related activities in other research and health agencies
  • The group collaborates with other national and international, federal, and non-profit organizations related to nutritional science research and cancer prevention, including: NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute of Cancer Research, and American Dietetic Association.

Staff


Name/Email Room/Phone
Agelli, Maria, MD, MS, FACPM
agellim@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3104
(301) 451-3993
Portrait of Nancy EmenakerEmenaker, Nancy, PhD, RD
emenaken@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3158
(301) 496-0116
Jones, Riante
riante.jones@nih.gov		 EPN 3160
(301) 443-7072
Portrait of Sandeep KaurKaur, Sandeep (Anu), MS, RD, RYT
kaurs2@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3160
(301) 443-7072
Portrait of Young KimKim, Young, PhD
kimyoung@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3156
(301) 496-0126
McCarty, Larae, ESA (Contractor)
larae.mccarty@nih.gov		 EPN 3160
(301) 496-0087
Portrait of Gabriela RiscutaRiscuta, Gabriela, MD, CNS
gabriela.riscuta@nih.gov		 EPN 3159
(301) 594-9692
Portrait of Sharon RossRoss, Sharon, PhD, MPH
rosssha@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3157
(301) 594-7547
Portrait of Harold SeifriedSeifried, Harold, PhD, Acting Chief
seifrieh@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3150
(301) 594-7657
Portrait of Cheryl TonerToner, Cheryl, MS, RD
tonerc@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3160
(301) 443-7072
Portrait of Elaine TrujilloTrujillo, Elaine, MS, RD, CSND
trujille@mail.nih.gov		 EPN 3155
(301) 594-0903


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Phone: (301) 496-8573
Fax: (301) 480-3925

U.S. Mail Address:

Riante Jones & Larae McCarty (contact persons)
Nutritional Science Research Group
Division of Cancer Prevention
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd MSC 7328
Bethesda, MD 20892-7328

Commercial Delivery Address:

Nutritional Science Research Group
Division of Cancer Prevention
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd. Suite 3160
Bethesda, MD 20852

Internship Opportunities

The NCI Summer Internship program provides high school, college, and graduate students the opportunity to work with NCI staff. Summer interns assist in the the design, interpretation, and conduct of research projects.

Opportunities exist within the Nutritional Science Research Group to examine the relationship of nutrition to molecular mechanisms, genetics, clinical applications, and public health.

To apply for summer internships, visit the Summer Intern Program Website.

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