Knight Cancer Institute Leaders

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute leaders include some of the most distinguished providers and scientists in the world. Together they have built a strong record of discovery, innovation and care. Their mission is to:

  • Give patients excellent care
  • Find better ways to treat patients and detect cancer
  • Train and inspire the next generation of doctors and scientists

Senior leaders

Interim chief executive

Interim director

Director, Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR)

Director, precision oncology

Chief of operations

Chief data officer

Program leaders

Program leaders are responsible for the broad operations of the program areas at the Knight Cancer Institute. 

Quantitative Oncology

Cancer Biology

Translational Oncology

Cancer Prevention and Control

Center for Experimental Therapeutics

Knight Diagnostic Laboratories

Biostatistics

Associate directors

Associate Director of Shared Resources

Associate Director of CCSG Administration

Associate Director of Pediatric Oncology

Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement

Associate Directors of Cancer Research Training

Associate Director of Population Science

Associate Director of Clinical Research

    • Eneida R. Nemecek, M.D., M.S., M.B.A.
    • Nancy Jaggar Blount Endowed Professor of Pediatrics & Medical Oncology; Director, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital; Associate Director of Clinical Research, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Associate Director of Basic Science

Associate Director of Data Science

Cancer Business Unit

The Cancer Business Unit is responsible for all financial operations of the cancer service line.