About CCIS
The CCIS was founded in 2019 as a public effort where Cancer Moonshot investigators, as well as other researchers and practitioners, work together to address key challenges and advance the IS agenda in cancer.
The objectives of CCIS are to:
- 1Foster communication among those engaged in IS projects across the cancer continuum.
- 2Identify and develop solutions to common theoretical, methodological, or empirical challenges in IS in cancer.
- 3Promote collaborative projects among grantees and others to fill IS gaps that would extend beyond a single study.
CCIS Coordinating Center
CCIS is supported by a dedicated Coordinating Center that provides coordination and infrastructure to support Consortium activities and collaboration.
Alison Brenner, PhD, MPH
University of North Carolina
Action groups
Areas of expertise
Academic Medical Centers; ACCSIS and IC3 Sites; American Cancer Society;
Dr. Brenner is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, a member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a Research Fellow at the…
Rachel Hirschey, PhD, RN, FAAN
University of North Carolina
Action groups
Areas of expertise
Behavioral Health; Cancer Disparities; Community Engagement and CBPR;
Dr. Hirschey is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at UNC Chapel Hill and a member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a behavioral scientist and registered nurse, her research focuses on designing,…
Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH
University of North Carolina
Action groups
Areas of expertise
Academic Medical Centers; ACCSIS and IC3 Sites; American Cancer Society;
My research is focused on improving cancer care delivery across the continuum, from cancer risk reduction and early detection to cancer treatment and survivorship. My Masters training focused on epidemiology, and my doctoral training…
Julianna Villarosa, MFA, CAPM
University of North Carolina
Areas of expertise
Community Engagement and CBPR; Dissemination; Health and Risk Communication;
Julianna Villarosa is a Project Director and Research Specialist with the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. A Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Julianna brings a background in science…
Becky Lee, MS, PMP
University of North Carolina
Areas of expertise
Survey Development
Becky Lee is the Co-Project Director for CCIS and serves as Project Director for the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) Coordinating Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She brings extensive…