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Our Team
Tracy E. Crane, PhD, RDN
Associate Professor, Medical Oncology
Co-Lead, Cancer Control Research Program
Director, Digital Health and Lifestyle Medicine
tecrane@miami.edu
(305) 243-8255
Dr. Crane is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the Miller School of Medicine. As the Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Digital Health at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, she is committed to building an evidence-based foundation for mobile health interventions to reach the greatest number of cancer survivors.
Co-Lead, Cancer Control Research Program
Director, Digital Health and Lifestyle Medicine
tecrane@miami.edu
(305) 243-8255
Dr. Crane is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the Miller School of Medicine. As the Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Digital Health at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, she is committed to building an evidence-based foundation for mobile health interventions to reach the greatest number of cancer survivors.
Grey Freylersythe, NBC-HWC
Director, Research
CRANE Lab
g.freylersythe@miami.edu
(305) 243-9832
Grey is the Senior Manager in Research Support for Dr. Crane’s research lab. Grey is a board-certified health and wellness coach with eight years of experience in lifestyle and behavioral research.
CRANE Lab
g.freylersythe@miami.edu
(305) 243-9832
Grey is the Senior Manager in Research Support for Dr. Crane’s research lab. Grey is a board-certified health and wellness coach with eight years of experience in lifestyle and behavioral research.
Aylin Espinosa
Manager, Administrative Operations
CRANE Lab
abarrios6@miami.edu
(305) 243-5013
Aylin is Dr. Crane's executive assistant with a love for all things creative and cooking. Aylin is an professional entrepreneur with a degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry University's College of Health Sciences & Applied Sciences.
CRANE Lab
abarrios6@miami.edu
(305) 243-5013
Aylin is Dr. Crane's executive assistant with a love for all things creative and cooking. Aylin is an professional entrepreneur with a degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry University's College of Health Sciences & Applied Sciences.
Paola Rossi, MD
Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Program Director
pxr495@miami.edu
Paola is the Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Program Director for Dr. Crane’s research lab, as well as an exercise physiologist and family and palliative care physician. She is spearheading the development of programs to meet the needs of cancer patients at Sylvester Cancer Center and the broader community.
pxr495@miami.edu
Paola is the Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Program Director for Dr. Crane’s research lab, as well as an exercise physiologist and family and palliative care physician. She is spearheading the development of programs to meet the needs of cancer patients at Sylvester Cancer Center and the broader community.
Melissa Lopez-Pentecost, PhD, RDN
Assistant Professor
mlopez-pentecost@miami.edu
Melissa is a Registered Dietitian and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Translational Sciences at the University of Arizona.
mlopez-pentecost@miami.edu
Melissa is a Registered Dietitian and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Translational Sciences at the University of Arizona.
Loren Yavelberg, PhD, CEP
Post-Doctoral Associate
l.yavelberg@med.miami.edu
Dr. Loren Yavelberg is a graduate of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. He completed his PhD on the effects of intermittent fasting and exercise.
Dr. Loren Yavelberg's master's research work revolved around wearable technology during varying intensities and modalities of physical activity, and artificial pancreas investigations for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Dr. Yavelberg has had the opportunity to work with a range of persons across the health continuum, including elite and professional athletes, as well as individuals with chronic disease. In addition to his role in searching for ground-breaking weight loss techniques, Dr. Yavelberg has been extensively involved in a number of research projects such as the development of a National Fitness Standard for Canadian Wildland Firefighters and Police Officers, as well as, The Pre-diabetes Physical Activity Intervention Project.
l.yavelberg@med.miami.edu
Dr. Loren Yavelberg is a graduate of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. He completed his PhD on the effects of intermittent fasting and exercise.
Dr. Loren Yavelberg's master's research work revolved around wearable technology during varying intensities and modalities of physical activity, and artificial pancreas investigations for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Dr. Yavelberg has had the opportunity to work with a range of persons across the health continuum, including elite and professional athletes, as well as individuals with chronic disease. In addition to his role in searching for ground-breaking weight loss techniques, Dr. Yavelberg has been extensively involved in a number of research projects such as the development of a National Fitness Standard for Canadian Wildland Firefighters and Police Officers, as well as, The Pre-diabetes Physical Activity Intervention Project.
Harleen Kaur, PhD
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Training to Reduce Burden across the Cancer Control Continuum (TRACC)
hxk629@med.miami.edu
Your brief, informal third-person bio – Harleen is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her dissertation training encompassed the implementation of both digital and community-based diet and physical activity interventions tailored for cancer survivors. The focus of her dissertation was to elucidate the operative mediators of web-based interventions for cancer survivors, to advance the understanding and efficacy of lifestyle interventions to enhance dietary and physical activity behaviors. As a researcher, her ultimate aspiration is to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors through the provision of personalized diet and physical activity interventions across the cancer continuum.
hxk629@med.miami.edu
Your brief, informal third-person bio – Harleen is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her dissertation training encompassed the implementation of both digital and community-based diet and physical activity interventions tailored for cancer survivors. The focus of her dissertation was to elucidate the operative mediators of web-based interventions for cancer survivors, to advance the understanding and efficacy of lifestyle interventions to enhance dietary and physical activity behaviors. As a researcher, her ultimate aspiration is to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors through the provision of personalized diet and physical activity interventions across the cancer continuum.
Caleb Calaway, PhD
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Training to Reduce Burden across the Cancer Control Continuum (TRACC)
cpc79@miami.edu
cpc79@miami.edu
Ross Johnston, BSc
Senior Software Developer
rxj574@miami.edu
I'm Ross Johnston, a full-stack software developer with a BSc in Computer Science and a minor in Software Engineering from Western University, Ontario Canada. My career has taken me through diverse industries, including financial services, food and beverage (Restaurant Brands International - Burger King & Tim Hortons), and gaming (Ubisoft). I have built and optimized high-traffic web and mobile applications used by millions, ensuring top-notch performance, stability, and user experience. Outside of coding, I'm passionate about playing guitar and running, drawing on my background as a varsity sprint hurdler.
rxj574@miami.edu
I'm Ross Johnston, a full-stack software developer with a BSc in Computer Science and a minor in Software Engineering from Western University, Ontario Canada. My career has taken me through diverse industries, including financial services, food and beverage (Restaurant Brands International - Burger King & Tim Hortons), and gaming (Ubisoft). I have built and optimized high-traffic web and mobile applications used by millions, ensuring top-notch performance, stability, and user experience. Outside of coding, I'm passionate about playing guitar and running, drawing on my background as a varsity sprint hurdler.
Our Partners
We have the privilege of collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals from Sylvester Cancer Center. Our collaborative efforts extend to physicians, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and many other experts in their respective fields. Their expertise and passion enable us to provide comprehensive and holistic care to cancer survivors, and we are honored to have them as part of our team.
Jessica MacIntyre, ARNP NP-C AOCNP
Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Federika Garcia, MS RDN LDN CNSC
Oncology Dietitian/
Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Leslie Beth Klein, RD
Oncology Dietitian/Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jessica Moya, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC
Oncology Dietitian,
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Past Team Members
LaShae Rolle, PhD, MPH, CPH
Doctoral Research Fellow
Prevention Science and Community Health
LaShae is a Caribbean-born certified public health professional. She earned her BSc in Chemistry, and MPH in Epidemiology and Global Health. She is currently working toward her Ph.D. in Prevention Science and Community Health.
Prevention Science and Community Health
LaShae is a Caribbean-born certified public health professional. She earned her BSc in Chemistry, and MPH in Epidemiology and Global Health. She is currently working toward her Ph.D. in Prevention Science and Community Health.
Rachel Kimble, MPH
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Rachel is a clinical research coordinator at the CRANE Lab with the LIFE-L study. She graduated with a Master in Public Health from the University of Miami in the spring of 2024 and transitioned from her role as a graduate research assistant into a fulltime position with the lab.
Rachel is a clinical research coordinator at the CRANE Lab with the LIFE-L study. She graduated with a Master in Public Health from the University of Miami in the spring of 2024 and transitioned from her role as a graduate research assistant into a fulltime position with the lab.
Ali Sari
Undergraduate Research Intern
Jesminder Pongnon
Undergraduate Research Intern
Jasmin Grewal
Undergraduate Research Intern
Isabel Lueck
Undergraduate Research Intern
Julian Cerro, Data Science Certified
Graduate Research Assistant
Eleniz Espina
Graduate Research Assistant
Michelle Orozco, BS
Graduate Research Assistant
Michael Grecco
Undergraduate Research Intern
Ella Yakir, MD Candidate
Graduate Research Assistant
Ella is an incoming fourth year medical student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She holds a bachelor's degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society from Cornell University. She is interested in the impact of lifestyle interventions on health outcomes and plans to pursue a career in internal medicine.
Ella is an incoming fourth year medical student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She holds a bachelor's degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society from Cornell University. She is interested in the impact of lifestyle interventions on health outcomes and plans to pursue a career in internal medicine.
Minnu Vaddeman, MBBS
Graduate Research Assistant
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