Research Programs

The Case CCC is organized into nine interdisciplinary scientific programs plus one program initiative that together include over 300 members across its affiliated institutions. Program members work collaboratively within and across programs on a broad range of cancer related topics.

Sanford D. Markowitz, MD, PhD
Professor, Medicine- Hematology/Oncology

Robert C. Elston, PhD
Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics


Cell Death Regulation

Clark W. Distelhorst, MD
Professor, Medicine- Hematology/Oncology, Pharmacology

Alexandru Almasan, PhD
Associate Professor, Cancer Biology, Radiation Oncology

Basic Science of Cancer Focus Groups


Cancer Cell Signaling

Brian I. Rini, MD
Associate Professor, Solid Tumor Oncology

Bing-Cheng Wang, PhD
Professor, Medicine–Nephrology


Hematopoietic Disorders

Jaroslaw P. Maciejewski, MD, PhD
Professor, Translational Hematology and Oncology Research

Marcos de Lima, MD
Professor, Hematology/Oncology


Developmental Therapeutics

Afshin Dowlati, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine- Hematology/Oncology

Ernest C. Borden, MD
Professor, Translational Hematology and Oncology Research


Cancer Imaging

James P. Basilion, PhD
Associate Professor, Radiology, Biomedical Engineering

Zhenghong Lee, PhD
Associate Professor, Radiology, Biomedical Engineering

Cancer Prevention, Control & Population Research

Gregory S. Cooper, MD
Professor, Medicine-Gastroenterology

Susan A. Flocke, PhD
Associate Professor, Family Medicine


Aging and Energy Balance (Developing Program)

Nathan A. Berger, MD
Director, Center for Science, Health and Society
Professor, Medicine-Hematology/Oncology