People

Principal Investigator

Catherine E. Mosher, Ph.D.

Professor, Psychology at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI)
Member, Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

I am a professor of psychology at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI). Since 2010, I have been directing the Behavioral Oncology laboratory. I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from SUNY Albany, and I completed postdoctoral training in psycho-oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. My primary research interests are: (1) developing, evaluating, and disseminating psychosocial interventions for adults with cancer and their family caregivers; and (2) identifying demographic, medical, and social predictors of their physical and psychological health outcomes. My recent projects have focused on novel applications of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for these populations.

I also co-direct our Cancer Center’s pre- and postdoctoral training program in cancer prevention and control. Information about this National Cancer Institute-supported T32 program can be found here: https://cancer.iu.edu/education/graduate-training/cancer-prevention-and-control/index.html

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CLINICAL Research Specialist

Hannah Mullin, MSW

I'm a Clinical Research Specialist in the Behavioral Oncology Laboratory. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University Indianapolis in 2024. Prior to IU Indianapolis, I earned my B.S. in Psychological Sciences from Purdue University. My research interests include how psychology and social work theories interrelate and inform individual- and community-level interventions that improve quality of life, as well as the development and evaluation of psychosocial interventions. Outside of the lab, I enjoy exploring Indy, picking up new hobbies, and spending quality time with my dog, Atlas.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Shieun Lee, Ph.D.

I am a second-year postdoctoral fellow in the Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer Prevention and Control (NCI T32) program at IU Indianapolis. I received my MPH degree (2018) and PhD (2023) in Health Behavior at IU Bloomington. My research interests include the interplay between the uptake of addictive substances and mental health in vulnerable populations. My current research focuses on cannabis use patterns and symptom outcomes in patients with cancer. Recently, I assisted Dr. Mosher with her NIH-funded R01 study where novel applications of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy were tested for patients with cancer to improve their symptom outcomes.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Ashley Lewson

I’m a sixth-year student in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at IU Indianapolis. Prior to IU, I earned my B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Public Health at Tulane University. My research interests include examining predictors of symptom burden and quality of life in adults with cancer and developing psychosocial interventions to improve these outcomes. Due to my clinical interests in working with adults with chronic and serious illnesses as well as exploring brain – behavior relationships, I am pursuing a career in clinical neuropsychology. Outside of my research and clinical work, I enjoy yoga, hiking, and exploring Indy.

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Marcia Burns

I’m a fourth-year student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at IU Indianapolis. Prior to IUI, I earned my B.S. in Psychology and Neuroscience from The Ohio State University. My research interests include investigating predictors of quality of life amongst cancer patients, particularly within the geriatric population, and the implementation of acceptance-based interventions for the management of cancer-related symptoms amongst patients and long-term residual side effects in survivors. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading outside in various parks, attempting to keep my houseplants alive, and traveling for live music.

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Stella Snyder

I’m a third-year student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at IU Indianapolis. Prior to IU Indianapolis, I earned my B.S. in Biology from The University of Saint Francis and my M.S in Biology from Purdue Fort Wayne. My research interests include financial toxicity due to cancer treatment and associated psychological factors, as well as the development and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for people with cancer and their caregivers. Under Dr. Mosher’s mentorship, I applied for and received a T32 training fellowship in interdisciplinary cancer prevention and control. Outside of the lab, I enjoy doing yoga, hiking with my dog, playing the cello, and gardening.

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Megan Noonan

I’m a first- year student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at IUI. Prior to IUI, I earned my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Iowa. My research interests include identifying the mechanisms through which individuals, especially cancer patients, develop trait mindfulness and psychological flexibility and how these factors influence various aspects of quality of life including the patient-caregiver relationship. Outside of the lab, I enjoy decorating my home, practicing yoga, and connecting with nature.

LAB ALUMNI

Ellen Krueger, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee specializing in neuropsychology.

Ekin Secinti, Ph.D., is an advisor for the Neuroscience and Value, Evidence, and Outcomes groups at Eli Lilly and Company.

Kelly Chinh, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow at the VA Puget Sound in Seattle specializing in behavioral medicine and pain psychology.

Danielle Tometich, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida. Her R00-funded research focuses on cognitive impairment in young adult cancer survivors.

Joseph Winger, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center. Funded by NIH, American Cancer Society, and National Palliative Care Research Center grants, his research focuses on developing and testing novel psychosocial interventions for patients with advanced cancer.

Rebecca Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of Clinical Research at Virta Health, a company in San Francisco that delivers technology-based behavioral interventions for diabetes. Previously, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychology at Stanford University with a focus on diabetes.

Shannon Christy, Ph.D., is an Assistant Member (equivalent to Assistant Professor) at Moffitt Cancer Center. Previously, she completed an R25-funded postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her research focuses on cancer prevention, including colorectal cancer screening and HPV vaccination.