Margaret M Byrne, PhD

Principal Investigator

My main research interests focus on how to help individuals make the best decision for themselves in situations where there is no one right answer. Specific areas that I’ve done the most work in include participation in cancer clinical trials and lung cancer screening. In addition, I collaborate extensively on cost assessment/cost effectiveness research that crosses many different health care areas. Outside of work, my favorite activities include: skydiving; being outside, especially on the water; reading work and non-work related books; and spending time with my friends of both the human and feathered variety.

A direct link to my bibliography on PubMed can be found here.

Deanna Witte, MSMS

Research Study Specialist

I began my research career at Moffitt Cancer Center 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. I earned my Bachelor of Music in 2016 at Wheaton College and my Master of Science in Medical Sciences at the University of South Florida in 2019. Moffitt has nurtured wonderful growth in my professional development. I now serve as NTRO Research Study Specialist managing portfolios for Dr. Byrne and the Neuro TCC studies, facilitating and leading research projects and mentoring team members.

Hannah Alex

Intern

I joined the CARING team during the summer of 2022. I am a student intern working with Dr. Byrne and Dr. Reblin. My focus involves analyzing data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope to study the variety of different psychological, physical, and financial impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on caregivers. Some of my other research interests include examining disparities in health outcomes within the healthcare system. I have recently graduated from USF with my BS in biomedical sciences. Outside of work, I love to garden and cook!

Lab Alumni

Veronica Barrios-Monroy: Research Coordinator (2018-2021), Research Project Specialist (2021-2022)
Heraldo D’Almeida: Research Project Manager (2019-2021)
Sophia Diaz-Carraway: Research Coordinator (2023-2024)
Ryan Hagen: Research Coordinator (2022-2024)
Jessica McCoy: Research Coordinator (2017-2022)
Gemini Morales: USF Student Intern (2024)
Laura Rodriguez: Caregiver Navigator (2019-2022)
Omarianna Rountree: Caregiver Navigator (2022-2024)
Rachael Stickler: Research Coordinator (2019-2022)
Kerie Walters: Caregiver Navigator (2019-2024)
Arthur Zimmer: UF Student Intern (2023)