Research Leaders

Associate Directors

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  Clinical Trial Integration

  Martin J. Edelman, MD

  Chair and Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology
  Deputy Cancer Center Director for Clinical Research
  G. Morris Dorrance Jr. Chair in Medical Oncology

  Martin Edelman’s research focuses on interdisciplinary and multimodality treatment of lung cancer with the goal of translating laboratory observations into practical clinical trials. His role at Fox Chase is to facilitate interactions between laboratory and clinical investigators.

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  Population Science

  Carolyn Y. Fang, PhD

  Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control

  Carolyn Y. Fang studies how psychosocial and behavioral factors influence cancer risk and outcomes, particularly in underserved populations. Her work has made significant contributions to informing evidence-based approaches for addressing cancer health disparities.

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  System Integration

  Erica Golemis, PhD

  Deputy Chief Science Officer
  Professor, Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment
  William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cancer Research

  As Associate Director for System Integration, Erica Golemis works with Fox Chase and Temple scientists to develop relationships that will lead Fox Chase into the future. As chair of the Department of Cancer and Cell Biology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, she focuses on identifying and supporting research synergies that advance cancer research and cancer care.

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  Administration & Planning

  John Gricoski

  Vice President, Research Administration

  John Gricoski is responsible for administration of the center, including oversight of research operating and capital budgets, and laboratory space planning. He also manages the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant. Gricoski has an MBA in finance and is a licensed Pennsylvania CPA.

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  Associate Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

  Camille Ragin, PhD, MPH

  Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control

  Camille Ragin’s research focuses on gene-environment interactions and cancer health disparities. Her work applies molecular biomarkers, genomics, and public health tools to cancer research in African American communities and African-descended populations worldwide.

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  Cancer Research Training and Education

  Glenn F. Rall, PhD

  Chief Academic Officer
  Professor, Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment

  Rall focuses on the intersection of virology, immunology, and neurobiology. As associate director of education and training, Rall oversees all faculty affairs, as well as mentoring and education programs.

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  Clinical Research

  Margaret von Mehren, MD

  Chief, Division of Sarcoma Medical Oncology
  Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology
  Physician Director Office of Clinical Research

  Margaret von Mehren’s research focuses on developmental therapeutics for sarcomas and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Her work in this area informs her role as the associate director for clinical research, in which she oversees much of the clinical trials process at Fox Chase.

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  Community Outreach and Engagement (COE)

  Charnita Zeigler-Johnson, PhD, MPH

  Charnita Zeigler-Johnson works with community partners as well as cancer center leadership and clinical chairs to address the needs of the communities that Fox Chase serves. She also integrates community-engaged research across scientific programs at Fox Chase and Temple Health.