Research Team
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
Zakir Khan, PhD Director of Research Laboratory
Dr. Khan is an immunologist with a strong background in cancer, cell, and molecular biology.
Mingjie Li Research Scientist
Mingjie is a former laboratory assistant in the Pathology Department at UCLA. Currently he works with DNA, RNA purification, RT-PCR, ...
Stacy Behare Director of Animal Research
Joining IMBCR in 2019, Stacy brings over 18 years of experience directing in vivo research projects across various investigative areas.
Marissa-Skye Goldwater Research Associate
Marissa-Skye is a recent UCLA graduate on a pre-medical track with a B.S. in psychobiology.
Jessica Yataco, MBA COO & Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Jessica Yataco, MBA is the Chief Operating Officer & the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for IMBCR.
