Cancer Center Research Programs
Cancer Center members contribute to the mission of the Center via their participation in research, including laboratory, clinical, and population-based efforts.
These programs are organized as part of a federally funded grant (NIH/NCI P30CA042014) in alignment with the requirements of our National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant accreditation.
The four programs drive progress at our National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center by:
- Providing a forum to highlight important new developments and opportunities in cancer research
- Supporting creative project development and new collaborative initiatives
- Emphasizing the tremendous unmet medical needs in cancer
- Stimulating our talented researchers to focus on these needs
Cancer Center Membership
HCI Cancer Center members enjoy a variety of benefits, including eligibility for leadership roles in the Center, institutional funding opportunities, and scientific/administrative support.
Comprehensive Cancer Center Director
Comprehensive Cancer Center Deputy Director
Senior Directors
Neeraj Agarwal, MD
Clinical Research
Rachel Ceballos, PhD
Community Outreach and Engagement
Max Loveless, MBA
Senior Administrative Director
Martin McMahon, PhD
Preclinical Translation
Tracy Onega, PhD, MS
Population Sciences
Aik Choon Tan, PhD
Data Science and AI
Katharine Ullman, PhD
Director, Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination
Alana Welm, PhD
Basic Science
David Wetter, PhD, MS
CHES
Program Leadership
Nuclear Control of Cell Growth and Differentiation
Jay Gertz, PhD
Co-Leader
Jared Rutter, PhD
Co-Leader
Cell Response and Regulation
Shannon Buckley
Co-Leader
Sheri Holmen, PhD
Co-Leader
Experimental Therapeutics
Howard Colman, MD, PhD
Co-Leader
Martin McMahon, PhD
Co-Leader
Cancer Control and Population Sciences
Jennifer Doherty, MS, PhD
Co-Leader
Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD
Co-Leader