Principal Investigators
Shiuan Chen, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor, Department of Cancer Biology; The Lester M. and Irene C. Finkelstein Chair in Biology
Shiuan Chen, Ph.D., chairs the Department of Cancer Biology at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope
Susan L. Neuhausen, Ph.D.
The Morris & Horowitz Families Professor in Cancer Etiology & Outcomes Research; Director, Division of Biomarkers of Early Detection and Prevention, Department of Population Sciences; Co-leader, Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Susan L. Neuhausen, Ph.D., is The Morris & Horowitz Families Professor in Cancer Etiology & Outcomes Research at Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope. She conducts research focused on identifying genes that predispose to disease.
Co-investigators
Kimlin Tam Ashing, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Population Sciences, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope
Deputy Director, Division of Health Equities; Associate Cancer Center Director, Community Outreach and Engagement; Founding Director, Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education
Kimlin Tam Ashing, Ph.D., is a professor and directs the Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education at City of Hope. She is a notable leader in examining cancer disparities and quality of life. Her life’s work is to increase the voice and representation of underrepresented groups in health sciences and research by mentoring students and trainees, and increasing the capacity of community organizations to engage in research, and address their cancer and chronic conditions.
Leslie Bernstein, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Division of Biomarkers of Early Detection and Prevention, Department of Population Sciences
Among the most accomplished researchers working in cancer epidemiology today, Leslie Bernstein, Ph.D., was instrumental in identifying physical activity as a means to reduce the risk of breast cancer. She received the highly prestigious Medal of Honor in Cancer Control from the American Cancer Society for her work to greatly advance public health.
Researchers
Mayra Serrano
Senior Manager, Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education
maserrano@coh.org
866-704-0474
Michele Rakoff
Community Scientist
Breast Cancer Care and Research Fund
michele@bccrf.org