R21/R33 CARinG Members – Page 3 – Cancer and Aging Research Group

Stuart Lichtman, MD, FACP, FASCO

Areas of Expertise: Geriatric Oncology, Gynecologic Medical Oncology

Leana Chien, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC

Areas of Expertise: Older Adults, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Cancer, Functional Assessment, Mobility

Valerie Targia

Areas of Expertise: Geriatric Cancer Research. Cancer Survivor. Founded and Facilitated OHNC Support Group for 25 years.

Vani Katheria, MS

Areas of Expertise: Geriatric Assessment; Development and Implementation of Cancer and Aging Research Studies

Carolyn Presley, MD, MHS

Areas of Expertise: Lung Cancer, Functional Status, Resiliency, Supportive Care Interventions, Treatment Burden, End-of-Life Care

Mary I. Whitehead, BFA

Areas of Expertise: breast cancer; issues of the older population in cancer research; compassionate care; clinical trials; language and communications.

Can-Lan Sun, PhD

Areas of Expertise: Cancer Survivorship, Outcomes after Cancer Treatment, Predictors for Cancer Treatment Toxicities

Beverly Canin

Areas of Expertise: Advocacy, breast cancer prevention, cancer and aging, survivorship, decision making, health disparities, research translation, communication, geriatric assessment,

Shakira J. Grant, MBBS, MSCR

Areas of Expertise: Health disparities, qualitative research, healthcare policy

Selina Chow, MD

Areas of Expertise: Cancer Control, Clinical Trials