Nanotechnology Characterization Lab Staff and Contact Information

The Nanotechnology Characterization Lab (NCL) team has amassed a tremendous knowledge base on the many different types of nanotechnology strategies being used to detect and treat cancer. Learn more about our staff and their expertise below.

Contact the NCL

Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, 8560 Progress Drive, Frederick, MD 21701

NCL Staff

  • Headshot of Marina Dobrovolskaia

    Marina A. Dobrovolskaia, Ph.D., M.B.A., P.M.P.

    Dr. Marina Dobrovolskaia serves as the NCL Director of Operations and manages the immunology section.

  • Headshot of Stephan T. Stern, Ph.D.

    Stephan T. Stern, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.

    Dr. Stephan Stern serves as the NCL Director of Research and Development and Head of the pharmacology and toxicology section as well as the formulation team.

  • Headshot of Jeffrey D. Clogston, Ph.D.

    Jeffrey D. Clogston, Ph.D.

    Dr. Jeffrey Clogston is a Principal Scientist at the NCL. He manages the physicochemical characterization section.

  • Headshot of Rachael M. Crist, Ph.D.

    Rachael M. Crist, Ph.D.

    Dr. Rachael Crist is a Scientist and Head of the NCL's Strategic Client Relations. She manages the lab's extramural collaborations, serves as the primary point of contact for collaborators, and participates on the NCL's Assay Cascade review committee.

  • Headshot of Edward Cedrone

    Edward Cedrone, B.S.

    Mr. Edward Cedrone is a Research Associate III in the immunology section.

  • Headshot of Matthew Hansen, Ph.D.

    Matthew Hansen, Ph.D.

    Dr. Matthew Hansen is a Scientist I within the physicochemical characterization section.

  • Krishna Kattel

    Krishna Kattel, Ph.D.

    Dr. Krishna Kattel is a Scientist in the physicochemical characterization section.

  • Headshot of Ruvanthi Kularatne, Ph.D.

    Ruvanthi Kularatne, Ph.D.

    Dr. Ruvanthi Kularatne is a Scientist II within the pharmacology and toxicology section of the NCL, with primary expertise in nanoparticle formulation.

  • Headshot of Shanna Marcelino

    Shanna Marcelino, B.S.

    Ms. Shanna Marcelino is a Research Associate in the pharmacology and toxicology section.

  • Barry Neun wears a labcoat in a lab

    Barry Neun, B.S.

    Mr. Barry Neun is a Research Associate III within the immunology section.

  • Headshot of Timothy Potter

    Timothy Potter, B.S.

    Mr. Timothy Potter is a Research Associate III within the immunology section.

  • Headshot of Sarah Skoczen

    Sarah Skoczen, M.S.

    Ms. Sarah Skoczen is a Research Associate IV within the pharmacology and toxicology section.

  • Headshot of Jie Xu

    Jie Xu, M.S.

    Mr. Jie Xu is a Research Associate I within the physicochemical characterization section.