Lab Members

A diverse team of experts works every day toward understanding the complex interplay of sociocultural, biobehavioral, and psychosocial factors in cancer. Our team comprises researchers, clinicians, and educators who share the goal of promoting optimal chronic disease management and health outcomes in cancer through evidence-based psychosocial interventions. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to study the underlying mechanisms of cancer and the effectiveness of various interventions in improving health outcomes.

Frank Penedo, PhD

Principal Investigator

 

Survivorship Program

Madeline Krause, MSEd

Director, Research Operations

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Aylin Barrios

Executive Assistant

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Vandana Sookdeo, MD, EMBA

Director of Administrative Operations

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Akina Natori, MD

Cancer Survivorship Analytics

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Rui Gong, PhD

Instructor

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Liz Rivera

My Wellness Check Patient Navigator

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Lizelh Ayala

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Nicole Sacchi

Clinical Research Coordinator

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LyLAC Study

Andrea Quevedo

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Magela Pons

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Caminos Study

Stefanie Beltran

Project Manager

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Gabriella Montes de Oca

Research Associate

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PANCA Study

Sara Flezsar-Pavlovic, PhD

Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Encuentros/Día a día Study

Carlos Hernandez

Research Assistant

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My Wellbeing Guide

Carlos Silvera

Research Support

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MBMT Study

Blanca Noriega Esquives, MD

Post-Doctoral Fellow

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