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Nutritional Science Research Group

About the Research Group

Mission

  • Plans, develops, directs, and coordinates extramural research programs in diet, nutrition, and cancer as it relates to cancer prevention
  • Generates and tests hypotheses relating diet to the causation and prevention of cancer
  • Develops quantitative methods to monitor nutritional intake in large populations
  • Fosters research to identify the molecular action of bioactive food components
  • Oversees diet, nutrition, and cancer activities, coordinating these with related activities in other research and health agencies
  • The group collaborates with other national and international, federal, and non-profit organizations related to nutritional science research and cancer prevention, including: NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute of Cancer Research, and American Dietetic Association.

Staff

See DCP staff list
  • Maria Agelli, MD, MS, FACPM
  • Nancy Emenaker, PhD, RD
  • Roberto Flores, PhD, MS, MPH
  • Riante Jones
  • Sandeep (Anu) Kaur, MS, RD, RYT
  • Young Kim, PhD
  • Larae McCarty
  • Holly NiCastro, PhD, MPH
  • Gabriela Riscuta, MD, CNS
  • Sharon Ross, PhD, MPH
  • Harold Seifried, PhD
  • Elaine Trujillo, MS, RD

Phone

(240) 276-7090

U.S. Mail Address

Riante Jones & Larae McCarty (contact persons)
Nutritional Science Research Group
Division of Cancer Prevention
National Cancer Institute
9609 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Commercial Delivery Address

Nutritional Science Research Group
Division of Cancer Prevention
National Cancer Institute
9609 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Internship Opportunities

The NCI Summer Internship program provides high school, college, and graduate students the opportunity to work with NCI staff. Summer interns assist in the the design, interpretation, and conduct of research projects.

Opportunities exist within the Nutritional Science Research Group to examine the relationship of nutrition to molecular mechanisms, genetics, clinical applications, and public health.

To apply for summer internships, visit the Summer Intern Program Website.

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