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Phase I Clinical Trials Unit Care Team

Our physicians and advanced practice providers work alongside a comprehensive team of social workers, dietitians, counselors and others to care for patients enrolled in early phase clinical trials at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Principal Investigators

Manali Bhave, MD Medical Director, Phase I Clinical Trials Unit

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Manali Bhave, MD

Olatunji B. Alese, MD Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Olatunji B. Alese, MD

Fatemeh Ardeshir, MD, MSc Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Fatemeh Ardeshir MD, MSc

Jacob E. Berchuck, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Cell and Molecular Biology
Jacob E. Berchuck, MD

Mehmet Asim Bilen, MD Director, Genitourinary Medical Oncology Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Mehmet Asim Bilen, MD

Jacqueline Brown, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Jacqueline Brown, MD

Jennifer W. Carlisle, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Jennifer W. Carlisle, MD

Jonathon B. Cohen, MD, MS Co-Director, Lymphoma Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Jonathon B. Cohen, MD, MS

Olumide B. Gbolahan, MBBS, MSc Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Olumide B. Gbolahan, MBBS, MSc

Jordan Ciuro, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Cancer Prevention and Control
Jordan Ciuro, MD

Vikas A. Gupta, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Vikas A. Gupta, MD, PhD

Daniel M. Halperin, MD Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Daniel M. Halperin, MD

Lindsay M. Hannan, MD, MSc Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Lindsay M. Hannan, MD, MSc

Craig C. Hofmeister, MD, MPH Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Craig C. Hofmeister, MD, MPH

Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS Director, Glenn Family Breast Center

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS

Jonathan L. Kaufman, MD Medical Director and Section Chief, Ambulatory Infusion Centers

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Jonathan L. Kaufman, MD

David H. Lawson, MD Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
David H. Lawson, MD

Ticiana Leal, MD Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Ticiana Leal, MD

Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP Chief Medical Officer

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP

Beryl Manning-Geist, MD Assistant Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Beryl Manning-Geist, MD

Susan C. Modesitt, MD, FACOG, FACS Professor and Chair, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Susan C. Modesitt, MD, FACOG, FACS

Ajay K. Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP Associate Director of Clinical Research

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Research Program
Cancer Prevention and Control
Ajay K. Nooka, MD, MPH

Elizabeth A. Sakach, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Elizabeth A. Sakach, MD

Jennifer M. Scalici, MD Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Jennifer Scalici, MD

Conor E. Steuer, MD Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program
Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Conor E. Steuer, MD

Advance Practice Providers

Catherine Braga, MSN, AGACNP-BC Lead Nurse Practitioner, Phase I Unit

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Catherine Caprara Braga, MSN, AGACNP-BC

Julie Caperton, MSN, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner, Phase I Unit

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Julie Caperton, MSN, FNP-C

Hannah H. Collins, NP Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Hannah H. Collins, NP

Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care

Through all phases of cancer treatment and beyond, recovery or survivorship, our support care teams will design an integrated program with the primary goal of improving your quality of life.

Integrative Oncology

Integrative oncology puts patients front and center. It draws from scientific evidence and uses mind-body practices, natural products and lifestyle changes alongside your regular cancer treatments.

Cancer Pain Management

Our cancer pain specialists provide interventional cancer pain management care tailored to address your specific pain symptoms.

Oncology Rehabilitation

Oncology rehabilitation therapists are specially trained to address a variety of cancer-related impairments to help you before, during and after undergoing treatment for cancer.

Social Services

Our oncology social workers are here to offer practical assistance, support and individual, family and group counseling tailored to your needs.

Nutrition Counseling

Our team of registered dietitians is here to provide guidance on managing your diet, weight, treatment side effects and the use of nutritional supplements.

Psychiatric Oncology

Going through the changes cancer diagnosis and treatment brings can affect your mind as well as your body, and our licensed social workers and medical experts in psychiatry are here to help you along the way.

Spiritual Health

Our spiritual health specialists are here to support you, whether you need someone to talk to about the impact of your illness or seek guidance on navigating your spiritual journey.