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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

Name/Email	Room/Phone
Derrick Bynum bynumder@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3160 301-496-8573
Cindy Davis, PhD davisci@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3159 (301) 594-9692
Nancy Emenaker, PhD, RD emenaken@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3158 (301) 496-0116
Evan Fisher fisherev@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3151 (301) 496-8573
Young Kim, PhD kimyoung@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3156 (301) 496-0126
John Milner, PhD milnerj@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3164 (301) 496-0118
Jeffrey Rasband rasbandj@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3160 (301) 496-8573
Sharon Ross, PhD, MPH rosssha@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3157 (301) 594-7547
Chrishonna Scott scottchr@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3061 301-496-0087
Harold Seifried, PhD seifrieh@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3150 (301) 594-7657
Elaine Trujillo, MS, RD, CSND trujille@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3155 (301) 594-0903
Jacqueline Whitted, PhD whittedj@mail.nih.gov	EPN 3154 (301) 496-0129

Phone Number: (301) 496-8573
Fax Number: (301) 480-3925

U.S. Mail Address:

Michelle Cooper (contact person)
Nutritional Science Research Group
Division of Cancer Prevention
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd MSC 7328
Bethesda, MD 20892-7328

Commercial Delivery Address:

Nutritional Science Research Group
Division of Cancer Prevention
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd. Suite 3160
Bethesda, MD 20852

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.