The NCCN Board of Directors is comprised of two representatives from each NCCN Member Institution who share in NCCN's mission to improve and facilitate quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives.
John W. Sweetenham, MD, FASCO, FRCP, FACP / Chair
UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Matt Kalaycio, MD / Vice-Chair
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Patrick J. O'Brien, MBA / Treasurer
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Maria M. Gonzalez, MPH / Secretary
Stanford Cancer Institute
Edwin P. Alyea III, MD
Duke Cancer Institute
Sachin M. Apte, MD, MBA, MS
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
James E. Bachman, MPA
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Al B. Benson III, MD, FASCO, FACP
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Richard Bold, MD, MBA
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rondeep Brar, MD
Stanford Cancer Institute
Laurel Bray-Hanin, MA
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Craig A. Bunnell, MD, MBA, MPH
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center | Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Rebecca L. Caires, MBA
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Joseph A. Califano III, MD
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center
William E. Carson III, MD
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Peter Connor, MS
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
Gena Cook
NCCN Foundation Board of Directors
Kenneth H. Cowan, MD, PhD
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Nancy E. Davidson, MD
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Gina Dayton, MPA
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jordan M. DeMoss, MSHA
O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB
Timothy R. Donahue, MD
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
Stephen B. Edge, MD, FASCO, FACS
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
David S. Ettinger, MD, FCCP, FACP
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Robin Famiglietti, PhD, MBA, FACHE
Duke Cancer Institute
Steven J. Frank, MD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Laura W. Goff, MD, MSCI, MMHC
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Barbara A. Jagels, RN, MHA, CPHQ
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Kris M. Kipp, MSN, RN
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Michael R. Kuettel, MD, PhD, MBA
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ashley B. Lee
City of Hope National Medical Center
Kelvin P. Lee, MD
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Christopher H. Lieu, MD
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Christina J. Longnecker, BSN, MBA, JD, RN
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
Cynthia McCollum, MBA
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brittany McCreery, MD, MBA
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Katie McGill, MSM
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Robert R. McWilliams, MD, MSc
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
David B. Miller, MBA
Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
Donald F. Milligan, MBA
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
Lisle M. Nabell, MD
O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB
Alberto S. Pappo, MD
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
David G. Pfister, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lori C. Pickens, MHA
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital
Elizabeth R. Plimack, MD, MS
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Mitchell C. Posner, MD, FACS
The UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ravi Salgia, MD, PhD
City of Hope National Medical Center
Theresa Sberna, MPH
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Richard D. Schulick, MD, MBA, FACS
University of Colorado Cancer Center
David Shibata, MD, FASCRS, FACS
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Samuel M. Silver, MD, PhD, MACP
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Kyle F. Skiermont, PharmD
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
David C. Smith, MD
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Elizabeth A. Souza, MHA
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center | Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Philippe E. Spiess, MD, MS, FACS, FRCS
Moffitt Cancer Center
Jolene Summer Bolster
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
Kyle A. Taylor, MHSA, CPHQ
UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Theodoros Teknos, MD
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Yvette Tremonti, CPA, MBA
Moffitt Cancer Center
Alan P. Venook, MD
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil
Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
Lauren Wall, MS
The UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ronald S. Walters, MD, MBA, MHA, MS
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Lee G. Wilke, MD, FACS
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
John W. Sweetenham, MD, FACP, FRCP, FASCO / Chair
UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Nancy E. Davidson, MD
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Maria M. Gonzalez, MPH
Stanford Cancer Institute
Barbara A. Jagels, RN, MHA, CPHQ
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Matt Kalaycio, MD
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Christopher H. Lieu, MD
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Lisle M. Nabell, MD
O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB
Patrick J. O'Brien, MBA
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Yvette Tremonti, CPA, MBA
Moffitt Cancer Center
Ronald S. Walters, MD, MBA, MS, MHA
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Patrick J. O'Brien, MBA / Chair
Fox Chase Cancer Center
James E. Bachman, MPA
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Kenneth H. Cowan, MD, PhD
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Robin Famiglietti, PhD, MBA, FACHE
Duke Cancer Institute
Katie McGill, MSM
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Matt Kalaycio, MD / Chair
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
Laura W. Goff, MD, MSCI, MMHC
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Maria M. Gonzalez, MPH
Stanford Cancer Institute
Ashley B. Lee
City of Hope National Medical Center
David B. Miller, MBA
Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
Patrick J. O'Brien, MBA
Fox Chase Cancer Center
John W. Sweetenham, MD, FACP, FRCP, FASCO
UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gena Cook / Chair
Blue Note Therapeutics
Heather J. Kopecky, PhD, MBA / Vice-Chair
Korn Ferry International
Patrick J. O'Brien, MBA / Treasurer
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Al B. Benson III, MD, FASCO, FACP
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Robert Carlson, MD
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Patrick Delaney
NCCN Foundation
Angelique L. Richard, PhD, RN
Rush University Medical Center
Marc Samuels, JD, MPH
ADVI
Susan Stein, MPH
Agenus Inc.
Robert W. Carlson, MD, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). He joined NCCN as CEO in January 2013 following an esteemed history of leadership positions within the organization including, most notably, Representative to the NCCN Board of Directors, Chair of the Breast Cancer Guidelines Panel, Member and Founding Chair of the Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Guidelines Panel, and Chair of the Survivorship Guidelines Panel.
Prior to his appointment as CEO at NCCN, Dr. Carlson served as Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology and Stanford Medical Informatics at Stanford University Medical Center, as well as Medical Director of inpatient oncology and hematology at Stanford Cancer Institute in Stanford, California.
Dr. Carlson is a graduate of Stanford University Medical School, and he completed his internship and junior residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital Group in St. Louis, Missouri before returning to Stanford University to complete his senior residency. He earned a Bachelor of Science with distinction from Stanford University, specializing in biological sciences. Dr. Carlson is board certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Carlson is a member of several medical societies, including American College of Physicians (ACP), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Dr. Carlson lectures extensively and has authored or co-authored more than 140 articles, abstracts, and book chapters, which have appeared in publications such as Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and The Breast Journal. He has served as Associate Editor of Oncology and JNCCN — Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
From 2001 to 2012, Dr. Carlson was selected by America’s Top Doctors; from 1994 to 2011, he was selected by Best Doctors in America; in 2008, he was presented with the National Physician of the Year Award for Clinical Excellence by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.; and in 2010, Dr. Carlson was given the Founding Collaborator Award by the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI).
Gary J. Weyhmuller, MBA, SPHR, is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer (EVP/COO) at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Mr. Weyhmuller joined NCCN as EVP/COO in February 2014. Working closely with the CEO, he is responsible for providing leadership and management to NCCN Staff, helping to assure the development of new programs, as well as the continued efficient and effective operations of existing programs for NCCN Member Institutions and other constituencies.
Mr. Weyhmuller comes to NCCN with more than 35 years of experience at Fox Chase Cancer Center, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, responsible for leadership and oversight of the daily operations supporting all research, clinical, and operational activities for more than 2,400 employees. Prior to this role as SVP/COO, Mr. Weyhmuller held several other leadership roles within Fox Chase, including Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer.
Mr. Weyhmuller holds a Master of Business Administration from LaSalle University and a Bachelor of Science in education, political science, and minority studies from West Chester University. He also holds a certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from Villanova University.
Outside of his professional career Mr. Weyhmuller demonstrates an active history of community service. Currently he is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for American Heritage Federal Credit Union and a member of the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia and Vicinity, where he served as President of the Board from 2008 through 2011.
Mr. Weyhmuller is active in a number of professional organizations including the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). He has been recognized for his leadership, both professionally and through his community service, including the Fox Chase Cancer Center Inspired Leadership Award, recognition for leadership and personal dedication on behalf of people with disabilities from United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia and Vicinity, and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Crystal Vision Award.
Kristina M. Gregory, RN, MSN, OCN, is Senior Vice President of Clinical Information Programs at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). In this role, Ms. Gregory is responsible for production of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®). She also monitors and maintains tracking schedules representing the status of the NCCN Guidelines in the development process and web publication. Ms. Gregory also oversees production of NCCN Programs affiliated with the NCCN Guidelines®, including the NCCN Compendium® and NCCN Templates®.
Prior to working with NCCN, Ms. Gregory served as a Health Management Program Coordinator at Independence Blue Cross in Philadelphia, PA and was also a staff nurse at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Ms. Gregory is an active member of the National and Bucks/Montgomery Counties Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and a volunteer for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Ms. Gregory has a master's degree in Public Health Nursing from La Salle University, and a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a certified oncology nurse.
Linda Leach is Vice President, Administration & Human Resources at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Ms.Leach joined NCCN in 2002 and is responsible for the administrative aspects of NCCN headquarters and the design, development, and administration of payroll and human resources programs and policies including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and benefit plans.
Prior to joining NCCN, Linda worked in increasingly responsible positions in other health care-related organizations including senior leadership roles in administration and operations. She is a long-term member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the local SEPA SHRM.
Linda earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Neumann University with concentrations in Human Resource Development and Management Information Systems.