Meet the Team

Nina Naas
Director of Non-Therapeutic Research Operations

Nina Naas is the Director of the Non-Therapeutic Research Office, which conducts the TCC study. She helps to oversee the strategy of operations of the protocol and ensures that everything is running smoothly. Nina started at Moffitt in 2010 as a Research Coordinator for TCC and has enjoyed watching it grow over time. When not at work, she enjoys time with her family and friends. 

Todd Hoffert 
Manager of Non-Therapeutic Research Operations  

Todd Hoffert is the Clinical Research Operations Manager in the Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) and the Operations Manager for Total Cancer Care (TCC). Todd has been at Moffitt for three years and brings 20 years of healthcare and research experience to NTRO and TCC. 

Jewel Francis, PharmD MPH
Staff Scientist, NTRO Research Support  

I collaborate closely with the NTRO leadership to support ongoing and new initiatives, including projects related to TCC, the ORIEN Avatar program, and the implementation of Moffitt’s Biospecimen Governance policy. I also serve as a liaison between Health Informatics and Health Data Services.

Karen Mathias
TCC Research Study Manager 

I am passionate about advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes. Through the TCC protocol, we partner with thousands of patients each year to drive groundbreaking discoveries that shape the future of cancer care. By working closely with investigators, clinicians, and—most importantly—patients, I help ensure this biobanking program leads to meaningful innovations in treatment and personalized medicine.

Xin Tang 
Research Data Analyst Bioinformatics

I help with data accuracy audits, implementing data quality assurance and quality review procedures on TCC-relevant databases. The analyst holds responsibilities as an Operational Honest Broker. 

Christy James
Research Coordinator IV
Clinic: Hematology 

I have been with Moffitt for over five years and I support various TCC studies within the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant clinics. My responsibilities include conducting monthly patient surveys and coordinating biospecimen collection. What I find most fulfilling is the strong relationships I’ve built with my patients and the study team. 

Claudia Jiménez
NTRO Research Coordinator II 
Clinic: Head and Neck & Endocrine Oncology 

I work closely with head and neck-endocrine clinic patients to support important research studies. My role involves helping patients understand the study process, coordinating their participation, and ensuring everything runs smoothly, from data collection to specimen handling. By working together, we're contributing to research and aligning with Moffitt's mission to prevent and cure cancer.

Deanna Witte, MSMS
Research Study Specialist
Clinic: Neuro-oncology   

I manage portfolios for Dr. Byrne and the Neuro TCC studies, facilitating and leading research projects and mentoring team members. I began my research career at Moffitt in the neuro-oncology clinic in August 2022 as a Research Coordinator with the Caregiver Assistance through Resources, Information, and Navigation Guide in Neuro-Oncology (CARING) and Total Cancer Care (TCC) studies following an extensive career in clinical medicine.  

Emily Rozen
Clinical Research Coordinator III 
Clinic: Breast Oncology  

I mainly work in the breast clinic, but also float to other clinics when needed. I started in a prevention and community-facing research role in 2022, but now I’m focused on clinic-based research. I’m helping to build a genetics registry and studying chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity. I enjoy interacting with a diverse range of people and patients and I’m grateful to be able to give back to a place that’s given me so much. 

Felyschia Lledo
Research Coordinator II 
Clinic: Hematology 

I work with the malignant hematology clinic on studies that focus on researching how different lines of treatment affect patients diagnosed with blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. I also work with the Bone Marrow Transplant clinic to better understand patient quality of life after receiving an allogenic stem cell Transplant. I enjoy seeing the work I do contribute to Moffitt’s mission in the prevention and finding a cure for cancer. 

Jenifer Ryan 
NTRO Research Coordinator III 
Clinic Genitourinary Oncology 

The primary focus of my position is participant recruitment, inclusive of specimen and data collection. Also, managing moderate to high complexity nontherapeutic studies that involve different tasks for each assigned protocol. Some of my tasks include identifying and building support relationships to ensure study needs. In addition, ensure that all the activities occur in a compliant and timely fashion. 

Jyllica Aurelio 
Research Coordinator IV 
Clinic: Thoracic Oncology 

I started working at Moffitt in 2021 as a medical assistant in the Thoracic Oncology Clinic and transitioned to working as a research coordinator in 2022. I work on studies that focus on exploring ways to help patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung carcinoma and small cell carcinoma, ranging at all stages of their treatment journey. It’s fulfilling to see my work play such a crucial role in future research goals.  

Rheese Mcnab
Research Coordinator II 
Clinic: Radiation Oncology  

I work on a variety of studies involving disease sites such as genitourinary, breast, lung and sarcoma cancers. Since radiation therapy is a treatment option for most cancer types, my role extends to supporting research studies across all sites as needed. My work spans interventional, observational, non-therapeutic, and screening studies, all of which are critical to advancing the department's translational research program. 

Sanjukta Bhattacharjee 
Research Coordinator II 
Clinic: Genitourinary Oncology 

I play a crucial role in coordinating non-therapeutic research studies. My responsibilities include enrolling, educating and guiding participants through research protocols, managing data entry, and ensuring quality assurance. I collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists and nurses, to support impactful cancer research. This position offers me a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Suen Morgan 
Research Coordinator III
Clinic: Gastrointestinal Oncology 

My work is deeply personal due to the impact cancer has had on my family. My studies specialize in rare cancer types, as well as with terminal patients which have taught me their incredible resilience and strength. Collaborating with diverse teams across various clinics has enriched my understanding of cancer treatment. I'm dedicated to advancing oncology research and improving patient outcomes at this innovative institution.