Administration
UPCI Research Leadership Committee
The Research Leadership Committee focuses on research-related issues. Dr. Davidson serves as chair of this committee, which also includes UPCI leaders who have responsibilities for academic and research activities. At this weekly meeting, a broad range of research issues are discussed, including: basic, translational, and clinical research; overall strategic planning to achieve future goals; and assessment of needs and opportunities for recruitment and infrastructure development.
| Nancy E. Davidson, MD | Committee Chair; Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) / UPMC Cancer Centers (UPMCCC) |
| Ronald Herberman, MD | UPCI Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor to the UPCI Director |
| Michael Becich, MD | Associate Director of Cancer Informatics |
| Dana Bovbjerg, PhD | Director of the Biobehavioral Medicine in Oncology Program |
| Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD | Director of Clinical Investigations |
| Maryann Donovan, PhD, MPH | Associate Director of Research Services |
| Soldano Ferrone, MD, PhD | Associate Director of Faculty Career Development |
| Vijaya Gandhi, PhD, MBA | Associate Director of Administration and Strategic Planning |
| Michael Lotze, MD | Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships |
| Shivendra V. Singh, PhD | Director of Basic Research |
Adjunct Member
| Courtney McCrimmon | Manager of Media Relations, UPCI |
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