Research Team

Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | James R. Berenson, MD : Founder & President

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

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Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Zakir Khan, PhD : Director of Research Laboratory

Zakir Khan, PhD Director of Research Laboratory


Dr. Khan is an immunologist with a strong background in cancer, cell, and molecular biology.

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Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Mingjie Li : Research Scientist

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, ...

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Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Stacy Behare : Director of Animal Research

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.

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Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Marissa-Skye Goldwater : Research Associate

Marissa-Skye Goldwater Research Associate


Marissa-Skye is a recent UCLA graduate on a pre-medical track with a B.S. in psychobiology.

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Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Ashley Del Dosso, PhD : Medical & Scientific Writer

Ashley Del Dosso, PhD Medical & Scientific Writer


Ashley Del Dosso is a dedicated professional who joined ONCOtherapeutics in 2023.

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Research Team - Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Jessica Yataco, MBA : COO & Treasurer of the Board of Directors

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 & Bone Cancer Center

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