Administration
The CIMER Web site is a cooperative effort of the Integrative Medicine Program and the Office of Academic Affairs at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The CIMER staff create, develop and maintain the information contained on the site. Additional expertise is provided by an Operational Committee, an Internal Advisory Committee and an External Advisory Committee of nationally recognized experts.
External Advisory Committee Members
- Mark Blumenthal
Executive Director
American Botanical Council - Joan C. Engebretson, Dr.P.H., R.N.
Associate Director and Division Head
The University of Texas School of Nursing - James Giordano, Ph.D.
Research Scholar
Center for Clinical Bioethics
Georgetown University Medical Center - Lawrence H. Kushi, Sc.D.
Associate Director for Etiology and Prevention Research
Division of Research
Kaiser Permanente
- Victor Sierpina, M.D.
Associate Professor
Family Medicine
UTMB - Galveston - Leanna Standish, Ph.D., N.D., L.Ac.
Senior Research Scientist
Bastyr University Research Institute - Michael Cohen, J.D., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Legal Programs
Harvard Medical School Osher Institute
Boston, MA
Operational Committee Members
- Stephen P. Tomasovic, Ph.D. - Chairman
Senior Vice President
Academic Affairs - Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.
Chairman of IAC and Director
Integrative Medicine Program - Lisa Gower
Manager
Integrative Medicine Program - Richard Lee, M.D.
Medical Director
Integrative Medicine Clinic - Laura Fletcher, M.A., L.P.C.
Director
Place ... of wellness - Patricia Parker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Behavioral Science - Steven H. Wei, M.S., MPH
Physician Assistant
Surgical Oncology - Kay Garcia, R.N., L.Ac., Dr.P.H.
Advanced Practice Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist
- Sharon Bronson, M.S.
Director
Pharmacy Academic Programs - Emil J Freireich, M.D.
Director
Special Medical Education Programs - Maura Polansky, M.S., PA-C
Program Director
PA Postgraduate Oncology Program - Sally Scroggs, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Clinical Dietitian and Sr. Health Educator
Cancer Prevention Center - Judith Smith, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor
Gynecologic Medical Oncology - Debbie James, M.S.N., C.C.R.A., C.N.S., R.N.
Sr. Nursing Instructor
Nursing Professional Development and Education - M. Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D
Adjuct Assistant Professor
Integrative Medicine Program - Shen Ping Liang, L.Ac., Ph.D.
President
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Internal Advisory Committee Members
- Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D. – Chairman
Director
Integrative Medicine Program - Eduardo Bruera, M.D.
Chairman
Symptom Control and Palliative Care - Naifa Busaidy, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders - Maria Kennedy, D.Min., B.C.C., L.P.C.
Chaplain II
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education - Harry Gibbs, M.D.
Vice President
Institutional Diversity - Curtis Wray, M.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Surgical Oncology (T/C) - Ying Guo, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Rehabilitation Medicine - Wei Hu, M.D., Ph.D.
Instructor
Gynecologic Medical Oncology
- Louise Villejo, MPH, CHES
Director
Patient Education Department - Christina Meyers, Ph.D.
Professor
Clinical Neuro-Oncology - Laura Boehnke Michaud, Pharm.D., B.C.O.P.
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist
Pharmacy PC Operations - Cherie Perez, C.C.R.A., R.M.T.
Research Nurse Supervisor
Genitourinary Medical Oncology - David Rosenthal, M.D.
Associate Professor
Radiation Oncology - Shellie Scott
Physician Assistant
Urology - Debra Sivesind, M.S.N.
Advanced Practice Nurse
Palliative Care and Rehab Medicine - Judith Smith, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor
Gynecologic Medical Oncology
Support Staff
- Felicia Stephens
Program Coordinator
Integrative Medicine Program - Jerah Thomas, MPH
Health Education Specialist
Integrative Medicine Program - LaShaunte Range
Senior Administrative Assistant
Integrative Medicine Program - Lisa Garvin
Internet Communications Specialist
Internet Services