Research Team

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

Jessica Yataco, MBA, COO Treasurer of the Board of Directors


Jessica Yataco joined IMBCR in August 2018 with nearly 15 years of experience.

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