Research Team
![Research Team - 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
![Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Zakir Khan, PhD : Director of Research Laboratory](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dr.-Zakir-Kahnv1.jpg)
Zakir Khan, PhD Director of Research Laboratory
Dr. Khan is an immunologist with a strong background in cancer, cell, and molecular biology.
![Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Mingjie Li : Research Scientist](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mingjie-Li.jpg)
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, ...
![Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Stacy Behare : Director of Animal Research](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Stacy_pic_cropped.jpg)
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.
![Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Marissa-Skye Goldwater : Research Associate](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Marissa-Skye-Goldwater.jpg)
Marissa-Skye Goldwater Research Associate
Marissa-Skye is a recent UCLA graduate on a pre-medical track with a B.S. in psychobiology.
![Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Ashley Del Dosso, PhD : Medical & Scientific Writer](https://imbcr.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ashley-Del-Dossojpg.jpg)
Ashley Del Dosso, PhD Medical & Scientific Writer
Ashley Del Dosso is a dedicated professional who joined ONCOtherapeutics in 2023.
![Research Team - 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.