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Chief
Directors
Reproductive Physiology & Pathophysiology Group
Environmental Autoimmunity Group
Pediatric Neuroendocrinology Group
Clinical Research Unit
Office of Human Research and Community Engagement (OHRCE)
Personalized Environment and Genes Study Lab Staff
Chief
Michael B. Fessler, M.D.
Chief, Clinical Research Branch;
Clinical Director and Chair - Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC);
Principal Investigator
Tel 984-287-4081
[email protected]
Directors
Lawrence S. Kirschner, M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Clinician;
Medical Director, NIEHS Clinical Research Unit
Tel 984-287-3562
[email protected]
Joan P. Packenham, Ph.D.
Director, NIEHS Office of Human Research and Community Engagement (OHRCE);
DIR CRB
Tel 984-287-4413
[email protected]
Reproductive Physiology & Pathophysiology Group
Janet E. Hall, M.D., M.S. (Retired)
Senior Investigator
Tel 617-877-1112
[email protected]
Abhishek Goel
Fellow - IRTA Postbaccalaureate
Tel 984-287-4455
[email protected]
Environmental Autoimmunity Group
Lisa G. Rider, M.D.
Head and Senior Clinician
Tel 301-451-6272
[email protected]
Adam I. Schiffenbauer, M.D.
Deputy Head and Associate Research Physician
Tel 301-451-6270
[email protected]
Frederick W. Miller, M.D., Ph.D. (Retired)
Scientist Emeritus
Tel 984-287-3593
[email protected]
Anna V. Jansen, M.S., GNP-BC
Nurse Specialist
Tel 301-451-6030
[email protected]
Christine D. Johnson
Patient Care Coordinator
Tel 301-451-0134
[email protected]
Kakali Sarkar, Ph.D.
Biologist
Tel 301-451-6276
[email protected]
Beverly Sellers-Robinson
Administrative Specialist
Tel 301-451-6269
Fax 301-451-5586
[email protected]
Matthew A. Sherman, M.D., M.H.Sc.
Co-Mentor;
Fellow - Clinical;
Muscle Disease Section,NIAMS, NIH, Bethesda, MD
Tel 301-435-3095
[email protected]
Rita Volochayev, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., C.P.M.N.
Nurse Practitioner
Tel 301-451-6266
Fax 301-480-4470
[email protected]
Pediatric Neuroendocrinology Group
Natalie D. Shaw, M.D., MMSc.
Senior Investigator
Tel 984-287-3716
[email protected]
Salvador Castillo
Fellow - IRTA Postbaccalaureate
Tel 984-287-4098
[email protected]
Samantha G. Giammo
Fellow - IRTA Postbaccalaureate
Tel 984-287-3432
[email protected]
Kaoru Inoue, Ph.D.
Staff Scientist
Tel 984-287-3735
[email protected]
Katherine J. Patterson
Fellow - IRTA Postbaccalaureate
Tel 984-000-0000
[email protected]
Clinical Research Unit
Lawrence S. Kirschner, M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Clinician;
Medical Director, NIEHS Clinical Research Unit
Tel 984-287-3562
[email protected]
Dewanda S. Allen
Contractor - Phlebotomist
Tel 984-287-4431
[email protected]
Alana K. Atkins
Contractor - Clinical Research Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4424
[email protected]
Rebecca L. Church
Clinical Research Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4421
[email protected]
Kimberly Downey, R.R.T.
Respiratory Therapist
Tel 984-287-4448
[email protected]
Anna M. Drude, M.S.
Biologist
Tel 984-287-3351
[email protected]
Nicole D. Edwards
Study Recruiter
Tel 984-287-4416
[email protected]
Benjamin E. Grace
Contractor - Patient Registration and Reimbursement
Tel 984-287-4696
[email protected]
Gladys Ruby G. Dominguez
Contractor - Clinical Research Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4426
[email protected]
Janet E. Hall, M.D., M.S. (Retired)
Senior Investigator
Tel 617-877-1112
[email protected]
Kathleen L. Hampton
Contractor - Clinical Research Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4437
[email protected]
Xiomara Pitassi, R.N.
Clinical Research Nurse
Tel 984-287-4443
[email protected]
Mayanga C. Kapita
Tel 984-287-4456
[email protected]
Mya N. Love-Whitley
Contractor - Biologist
Tel 984-287-4415
[email protected]
Brittany L. Mosley, R.N.
Clinical Research Nurse
Tel 984-287-4439
[email protected]
Alexander N. Njunge
Chief Nurse
Tel 984-287-4440
[email protected]
Breana B. Pulley
Contractor - Study Manager
Tel 984-287-4428
[email protected]
Bona P. Purse
Contractor - Clinical Research Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4422
[email protected]
Heidi N. Rogers, MSN-Ed, R.N.
Clinical Research Nurse
Tel 984-287-4441
[email protected]
Lashawn G. Ruffin, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Tel 984-287-4568
[email protected]
Cynthia Y. Smith
Contractor - Phlebotomist
Tel 984-287-4442
[email protected]
Catherine M. Wild
Contractor - Operations Manager
Tel 984-287-4438
[email protected]
Sydni E. Wright
Contractor
Tel 984-287-4719
[email protected]
Office of Human Research and Community Engagement (OHRCE)
Joan P. Packenham, Ph.D.
Director, NIEHS Office of Human Research and Community Engagement (OHRCE);
DIR CRB
Tel 984-287-4413
[email protected]
Christine B. Philput, Ph.D.
Contractor - Quality Assurance Specialist
Tel 978-407-1348
[email protected]
Jennifer A. Profanchik
Contractor - Phlebotomist
Tel 984-287-4725
[email protected]
Craig T. Wladyka, M.P.A., CIP
Clinical Protocol Coordinator
Tel 984-287-4425
[email protected]
Personalized Environment and Genes Study Lab Staff
Diane M. D'Agostin, M.S.
Biologist
Tel 984-287-3486
[email protected]
Jennifer H. Madenspacher
Biologist
Tel 984-287-4261
[email protected]
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Last Reviewed: February 27, 2026