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Elizabeth O. Hileman, Ph.D.

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Director, Research Planning & Development, Cancer Neuroscience at MD Anderson Cancer Center
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Elizabeth Hileman is the Director of Research Planning & Development for the Cancer Neuroscience Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. With a Ph. D. in the field, she provides strategic and operational leadership, focusing on intellectual property and research development. Colleagues describe her as inspiring, exceptional, and a tireless worker dedicated to delivering measurable impact.

Beyond her research leadership, Elizabeth is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of scientists. She serves as the President of the Houston chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), where she empowers and advocates for women in STEM. Her passion lies in mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and early-career professionals.

Unique fact: She built and served as the inaugural Director of the GSBS Writing Studio for PhD students and postdocs at The University of Texas Medical Branch.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director, Research Planning & Development, Cancer Neuroscience
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Houston, United States
Personality Overview

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Judgemental
Demanding
Hard To Convince

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Elizabeth cares about

Cancer Neuroscience
Leads the Cancer Neuroscience Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, recently organizing a large international symposium on the topic.
Women in STEM
Actively supports and empowers female scientists as the President of the Houston chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS).
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Director, Research Planning & Development, Cancer Neuroscience
MD Anderson Cancer Center
1-2024 - 8-2024
Manager, Technical Writing & Publications
MD Anderson Cancer Center
12-2021 - 1-2024
Senior Research Development Specialist
The University of Texas Medical Branch
6-2007 - 3-2010
Project Director, External Collaborations & Technology Discovery, Vice President's Office
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2005 - 6-2007
Intellectual Property & Sponsored Research Liaison, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Education
Ph.D.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
B.S.
Texas A&M University
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