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CSSI OD Leadership and Staff

The CSSI Office of the Director (CSSI OD) identifies opportunities and coordinates initiatives, programs, events, and resources for cancer researchers. CSSI OD oversees all scientific and programmatic activities of CSSI to carry out the mission of the Center. CSSI’s portfolio continually evolves to reflect the changing needs of the cancer research community and the maturity of relevant research fields.

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    Ann M. Geiger, Ph.D.

    Dr. Ann Geiger is the Director of the Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives.

  • Andrew Kurtz, PhD - Program Director

    Andrew Kurtz, Ph.D.

    Dr. Andy Kurtz is a Program Director and co-leads the Cancer Grand Challenges program and provides strategic leadership for several multidisciplinary programs.

  • Michelle A. Berny-Lang, PhD - Program Director

    Michelle Berny-Lang, Ph.D.

    Dr. Michelle Berny-Lang is a Program Director and supports the Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) program, the Synthetic Biology and Cancer program, and the Big Data Scientist Training Enhancement Program (BD-STEP).

  • Kelly Crotty, PhD - Program Director

    Kelly Crotty, Ph.D.

    Dr. Kelly Crotty is a Program Director and directs the Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) program, the R50 Research Specialist program, and manages collaborative projects for the Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) program.

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    Frankie A. Cozzens Philips

    Ms. Frankie Cozzens Philips is a Program Analyst and supports the organization and management of CSSI programs.

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