Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control (CEPC) Research Program Members
Members of the CEPC translate basic scientific discoveries into population-level research intended to enhance clinical practice and reduce cancer burden. By increasing knowledge of the factors that influence cancer development and outcomes, program members help to advance cancer prevention, detection and treatment efforts, improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones, our community and beyond.
CEPC Program Leaders
Get to know the nationally recognized leaders of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center's CEPC research program. These dedicated, world-renowned experts are committed to advancing the science of cancer care with thoughtfulness and integrity.
H. Dean Hosgood, PhD, MPH
Co-Leader, Cancer Epidemiology Prevention & Control, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
Bruce D. Rapkin, PhD
Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
CEPC Program Members
Research members include cancer epidemiologists, population health specialists and clinicians working together to increase our understanding of cancer.
Ilir Agalliu, MD, ScD
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)
Kathryn M. Anastos, MD
Associate Director, Global Health, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
Laurie J. Bauman, PhD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Academic General Pediatrics)
Peter T. Campbell, PhD
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)
Rosy Chhabra, PsyD
Research Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Academic General Pediatrics)
Neel P. Chudgar, MD
Attending Physician
Jill P. Crandall, MD
Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Chair in Medicine
Charles B. Hall, PhD
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)
Mimi Kim, ScD
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)
Breanne Lott, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science)
David W. Lounsbury, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science)
Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH
Associate Professor & Vice Chair, Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Kara A. Michels, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)
Alyson B. Moadel-Robblee, PhD
Deputy Director, Community Engagement and Cancer Health Equity, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
Harry Ostrer, MD
Director of Genetic and Genomic Testing, Montefiore Medical Center
Stuart H. Packer, MD
Clinical Director, Medical Oncology Service, Weiler Campus
Katia T. Papalezova, MD
Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery
Qibin Qi, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)
Srilakshmi M. Raj, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics
Thomas E. Rohan, MBBS, PhD, DHSc
Associate Director, Population Science, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clyde Schechter, MD
Professor, Department of Family and Social Medicine
Howard Strickler, MD
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)
Elyse S. Sussman, PhD
Professor, Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience
Anne R. Van Arsdale, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health
Marc Vimolratana, MD, MS
Attending Thoracic Surgeon
Tao Wang, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)
Kara L. Watts, MD
Associate Professor, Urology
Mayris P. Webber, Dr.P.H.
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)
Judith Wylie-Rosett, Ed.D.
Professor Emerita, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science)
Xiaonan (Nan) Xue, PhD
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biostatistics)
Marcel Yotebieng, MD, PhD, MPH
Professor, Department of Medicine (General Internal Medicine)
Rachel Zeig-Owens, Dr.P.H.
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)