Leadership Directory

Diego Adrianzen Herrera, MD presents at the UVM Cancer Center scientific retreat.

Senior Leadership Team

Our senior leadership team oversees research and operational initiatives so the cancer center can maximize its impact and achieve its goals.

Director

Randall Holcombe, MD, MBA

Randall Holcombe, M.D., M.B.A.

Director, UVM Cancer Center
Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology
J. Walter Juckett Chair in Cancer Research
Associate Dean for Cancer Programs, Larner College of Medicine

Associate Directors

Kate Webster

Kate Webster

Executive Director of Administration
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Diego Adrianzen-Herrera, M.D.

Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Frances Carr, PhD

Frances Carr, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Shared Resources
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Alan Howe, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination
Scott Langevin

Scott Langevin, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement

Research Program Leaders

Chris Anker, MD

Christopher Anker, M.D.

Program Co-Leader
Cancer Host and Environment
Jason Stumpff, PhD

Jason Stumpff, Ph.D.

Program Co-Leader
Cancer Host and Environment
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Seth Frietze, Ph.D.

Program Co-Leader
Cancer Cell
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Yvonne Janssen-Heininger, Ph.D.

Program Co-Leader
Cancer Cell
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Maija Reblin, Ph.D.

Program Co-Leader
Cancer Population Science
Brian Sprague, PhD

Brian Sprague, Ph.D.

Program Co-Leader
Cancer Population Science

Senior Clinical Leaders

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Kevin Vest

Network Vice President
Cancer Clinical Programs
Steven Ades, MD

Steven Ades, M.D.

Medical Director
Clinical Trials Office
Chris Holmes, MD, PhD

Chris Holmes, M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Director
Network Cancer Clinical programs
UVM Cancer Center Research Retreat

Leadership Positions

These members oversee specific programs that support key clinical, research, and accreditation initiatives.

Clinical Programs

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Jessica Cintolo-Gonzalez, M.D.

Committee Chair
Commission on Cancer
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James Gerson, M.D.

Director
Cellular Therapy Program
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Marc Greenblatt, M.D.

Co-Director
Familial Cancer Program
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Noah Kolb, M.D.

Chair
Seed Grant Committee
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Hibba tul Rehman, M.D.

Vice Chair
Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee
Christa Varnadoe-Rothman, DNP, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, OCN, CCRP

Christa Varnadoe-Rothman, DNP, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, OCN, CCRP

Administrative Director
Clinical Trials Office
Kara Landry, MD

Kara Landry, M.D.

Co-Director
Familial Cancer Program

Research

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Seth Harlow, M.D.

Chair, Data Safety Monitoring Committee
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Jessica Heath, M.D.

Chair
Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee
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Peter Kaufman, M.D.

Director
Industry-Sponsored Clinical Research

Administrative

Kate Strotmeyer, MEn

Kate Strotmeyer, M.Ed.

Senior Director
Cancer Communications, Constituent Relations, and Outreach