Board of Directors
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | James R. Berenson, MD : Founder & President](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/DrB-v2.jpg)
James R. Berenson, MD Founder & President
Dr. Berenson founded the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR) in 2003 and serves as its Medical and Scientific Director
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | George (Geo) Rynn Hartley, Esq. : Vice President](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/board_member_hartley.jpg)
George (Geo) Rynn Hartley, Esq. Vice President
Mr. Hartley is a founding Board member of the IMBCR. Graduating from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst with a magna cum laude in...
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Shahrooz Eshaghian, MD, FACP : Secretary](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MG_7473.jpg)
Shahrooz Eshaghian, MD, FACP Secretary
Shahrooz Eshaghian, MD FACP is a board certified medical oncologist with expertise in treating patients with myeloma and a broad spectrum...
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Jessica Yataco, MBA, COO : Treasurer of the Board of Directors](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/jessicca-300x300-1.jpg)
Jessica Yataco, MBA, COO Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Jessica Yataco joined IMBCR in August 2018 with nearly 15 years of experience.
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Cyndie Dunlap : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cyndie-Dunlap.jpg)
Cyndie Dunlap Board Member
Cyndie Dunlap is the Chief Executive Officer of Sports Imports, Inc., a company that she owned solely from 2003 to 2023.
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Roger Fischer : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Roger-Fischer.jpeg)
Roger Fischer Board Member
As founder and former CEO of healthcare specialist agency FischerHealth, Roger offers critical business insight to agency principals.
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Richard Gardiner, MD : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Richard-Gardiner-2.jpg)
Richard Gardiner, MD Board Member
Richard Gardiner, MD, graduated with honors from Amherst College, graduated from NYU School of Medicine ...
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Richard Kale : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Richard-Kale-502x502-1.jpg)
Richard Kale Board Member
Richard Kale is the COO of a senior healthcare and housing organization located in Pasadena, California...
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Blake A. Morrison, Pharm D. : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Blake-M-Light.jpg)
Blake A. Morrison, Pharm D. Board Member
Blake is dedicated expert in novel therapeutics development for multiple myeloma and has more than 30 years’ experience in...
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Kelley M. Nichols : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/KelleyNichols600x600.jpg)
Kelley M. Nichols Board Member
Kelley Nichols spent the last 30 years working in the entertainment industry.
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Michael J. Schiff : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/michael-4.jpg)
Michael J. Schiff Board Member
Michael Schiff has dedicated his life to the realms of law, community service, and corporate governance.
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Larry Stein, Esq. : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Larry_Stein-v2.jpg)
Larry Stein, Esq. Board Member
Stanton “Larry” Stein is a partner and head of Russ August & Kabat’s Media and Entertainment group. Larry represents a variety of clients...
![Board of Directors - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Merryl E. Werber : Board Member](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Merryl-E.-Werber-600x600-1.jpg)
Merryl E. Werber Board Member
Merryl E. Werber is Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller at Kilroy Realty Corporation, a NYSE traded Real Estate..