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Fanconi Anemia Cancer Screening Research Study Team
Dr. Giri is Principal Investigator of the IBMFS program and the Fanconi anemia Squamous Cell carcinoma (FA SCC) study, and is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology. She is an expert in the diagnosis and clinical aspects of all IBMFS. Dr. Giri leads collaborative studies of the clinical complications of the IBMFS, including cancer.
Dr. Savage leads the studies in telomere biology disorders, including the dyskeratosis congenita section of the IBMFS program. She supervises all genetic studies in the program and has identified several new genes associated with the IBMFS. Dr. Savage is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology.
Dr. McReynolds is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and a Lasker Clinical Research Scholar working with the IBMFS program since 2016. She leads the scientific efforts within the FA Cancer Screening Research Study.
Margarita Aryavand, CAPT, USPHS, MSN, CRNP
Ms. Aryavand is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a Captain in the US Public Health Service. She is the lead clinician on this study.
Michele Nehrebecky, Retired CAPT, USPHS, MSN, CRNP
Ms. Nehrebecky is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a retired Captain in the US Public Health Service. She is the co-lead clinician on this study.
Xiaoxia Liu (Christy), RN, BSN
Ms. Liu is a research nurse who provides clinical and research support for CGB's studies on Fanconi Anemia, RASopathies, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. She is responsible for assisting with patient enrollment, coordinating visits, and ensuring smooth scheduling for study participants.
Lisa Leathwood, RN, BSN
Ms. Leathwood is the lead research nurse on this study. She has worked with the IBMFS program since 2001 and serves as a liaison between the study investigators and study participants, collaborating physicians, and laboratories. She is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating data collection for the study.
Deborah Flamish, MA
Ms. Flamish is a research assistant helping with many logistical aspects of the study.
Jessica Hatton, MS, CGC
Ms. Hatton is a genetic counselor. She provides genetic counseling and support to study participants and assists in coordinating genetic testing as needed.
Soundarya Avantsa, MPH
Ms. Avantsa is a program manager, and provides programmatic support in data collection, survey creation and data management.
Raisha Campisi, MS
Ms. Campisi is the Clinical Research Coordinator for the Clinical Genetics Branch. She is responsible for providing comprehensive support in regulatory compliance and study management.