Dr. William Riley <http://staffprofiles.cancer.gov/brp/prgmStaffProfile.do?contactId=2300231&bioType=stf> has been named Chief of the newly established Science of Research and Technology Branch (SRTB) <http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/srtb/> in the Behavioral Research Program (BRP), within NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS). BRP initiates, supports, and evaluates a comprehensive program of research ranging from basic behavioral research to the development, testing, and dissemination of interventions in areas such as tobacco use, screening, dietary behavior, and sun protection. The Program has recently restructured its organization to form six Branches <http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/brp/about.html> to increase the breadth, depth, and quality of behavioral research in cancer prevention and control.
Dr. Riley will provide leadership in behavioral science methodologies, analytics, and approaches; theory development and application; and the application of technological advances to health behavior measurement and intervention. Dr. Riley's research is in the application of new technologies, particularly mobile and wireless technologies, in behavioral measurement and intervention; and the potential of these technologies to assess and intervene adaptively in the context of the behavior, and with broad reach and scalability.
"Bill's experience and expertise fits well within SRTB's mission in the development and application of innovative research approaches, theories, methods, measures, analytic tools, and technologies to advance social and behavioral science in the context of cancer prevention and control," said Dr. Robert Croyle, DCCPS director. "His contributions to measurement science are impressive, including his recent work on the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)."
Dr. Riley completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Sociology from James Madison University and his Master of Science and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Florida State University. Before his current NCI appointment, he was a Health Scientist Administrator and Deputy Director in the Division of AIDS and Health Behavior Research at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and a Program Director at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). He also serves as a Professorial Lecturer in the School of Public Health at George Washington University.
To learn more about BRP's areas of scientific emphasis, key research initiatives, tools and resources; and view the staff network of mentorship and collaboration, please visit behavioralresearch.cancer.gov <http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/brp/index.html> and staffprofiles.cancer.gov/brp <http://staffprofiles.cancer.gov/brp/prgmStaffHome.do> .
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