Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Staff and Advisory Councils

Medical Research Program Staff

Betsy Myers, Ph.D.

Program Director
Email: emyers@ddcf.org
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Sindy Escobar-Alvarez, Ph.D.

Program Officer
Email: sescobar@ddcf.org
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Leslie Engel, M.P.H.

Program Associate
Email:
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African Health Initiative Staff

Mary Travis Bassett, M.D., M.P.H.

Director
Email: mbassett@ddcf.org
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Lola Adedokun, M.P.H.

Program Officer
Email:
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Scientific Advisory Councils

In planning and administering its programs, the DDCF relies on input from leading medical researchers and health experts.

A Scientific Advisory Council provides general advice and guidance to the foundation staff for the clinical research programs.

The African Health Advisory Council and the Technical Advisory Group provide advice and guidance to the foundation staff on the African Health Initiative.

In addition, Peer Review Panels are convened for different award competitions.

Contact for Questions

Email questions about the Medical Research Program to ddcf@aibs.org.


Advisory Councils