Special Volunteers
Martin Brechbiel, Ph.D.
David Pistenmaa, M.D., Ph.D.
Rosemary Wong, Ph.D.
Martin Brechbiel, Ph.D.
Senior Investigator at NCI with 33 years of experience in bifunctional chelating agents, conjugation chemistry, use of radionuclides (α, β-, β+, γ, Auger emitters) for imaging and targeted therapy with a special emphasis on targeted therapy.
Employee of the Radiation Oncology Branch, NCI and retired to Emeritus status in 2017.
Current Projects for RRP
Provides advice when requested on bifunctional chelating agents, conjugation chemistry, use of radionuclides (α, β-, β+, γ, Auger emitters) for imaging and targeted therapy as requested by RRP.
David Pistenmaa, M.D., Ph.D.
Professional Background
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Served 9 years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which included a two year tour of duty in the Army Nuclear Power Program at the Atomic Energy Agency (now DOE) in Germantown, MD.
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Radiation Oncologist for 45 years with long-term interest in charged particle radiation therapy; retired in March 2015
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Employee of NCI when the Radiation Oncology Branch became the Radiation Research Program in the Division of Cancer Treatment (now DCTD) in 1982.
Current Projects for RRP
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Provide advice when requested on charged particle programs, other radiation therapy, biology and physics activities as assigned by RRP.
Rosemary Wong, Ph.D.
Professional Background
Radiation Biologist with over 25 years in vitro/in vivo laboratory experience investigating the combined use of hyperthermia and radiation to improve cancer therapy.
Program Director overseeing RRP's Cancer Disparity Research Partnership (CDRP) program to address cancer disparities seen in various racial/ethnic and underserved populations in the US.
Health Science Administrator/Program Director in RRP for 17 years; retired in 2016.
Current Projects for RRP
Ongoing trainer for RRP staff on use of NIH/NCI databases to carry out job functions.
Assist RRP staff on Oncology Outreach projects as needed.
Projects as assigned by RRP.