About this Program: The Research Team

The research program team is comprised of individuals with different areas of expertise. The core research team, listed below, consists of the seven scientists who share scientific responsibility for the integrity and progress of the research program.

DOR Researchers

Catherine Schaefer, PhD
Executive Director of Research Program on Genes, Environment and Health
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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Neil J. Risch , PhD  
Co-Director, Research Program on Genes, Environment and Health,
Adjunct Investigator, Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
Director, Institute for Human Genetics
University of California, San Francisco
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Elize M. Brown, JD, DrPH
Director of Community Collaboration
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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Charles P. Quesenberry, PhD
Biostatistician and Research Scientist
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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Carol P. Somkin PhD
Sociologist and Research Scientist
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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Stephen Van Den Eeden, PhD
Epidemiologist and Research Scientist
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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