Daniel S. Blumenthal, MD, MPH, Principal Investigator, leads the entire Center, works with the Center Director and collaborates with the Community Coaltion Board members to ensure the achievement of the Center's goals and objectives. He is the Associate Dean for Community Health and Professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine.

Elleen M. Yancey, PhD, Center Director, manages the daily operations of the Center. She is a psychologist and behavioral scientist. She is an Associate Clinical Professor with joint appointments in the Departments of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

CORE RESEARCH PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ronald L. Braithwaite, PhD, Principal Investigator, oversees the newly CDC funded MSM PRC core research project, titled Prevention Intervention: Meeting them at the Gate (PIMTAG). He is a Professor in the Departments of Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

COMMUNITY BASED CANCER RESEARCH
Le'Roy E. Reese, PhD, Director for the MSM PRC Community Based Cancer Research, is responsible for the oversight of cancer research programs. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine.

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Tabia Henry Akintobi, PhD, MPH, Assistant Director for Evaluation is responsible for the oversight and execution of evaluation programs. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine.

Lee Caplan, MD, PhD, MPH, Assistant Director for Research is a Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Clinician and Scientist. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine.

David Collins, Assistant Director for Community Development is responsible for community liaison and development.

Lisa M. Goodin, MBA, Assistant Director for Training and Communication Dissemination is responsible for the development, implementation, and dissemination of effective culturally appropriate health research.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Imani Lewis, MBA, Program Coordinator, oversees the coordination and implementation of all administrative support functions at the PRC.

Eric G. Dennis, Administrative Assistant, is responsible for general office functions.

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