Brendan D. Curti, M.D.
Medical Director
Brendan D. Curti, M.D., serves as medical director of the Biotherapy Program and the Genitourinary Malignancy Research Program at the Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center in the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., where he also completed a fellowship in medical oncology. Dr. Curti served as a senior investigator in the Biological Response Modifiers Program at the National Cancer Institute. He was an associate professor at Pennsylvania State University’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. In addition to his work at the Franz Center, Dr. Curti has a medical oncology practice at The Oregon Clinic.
Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D.
Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D., serves as director of the Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center. He earned his Ph.D. in immunology from the University of California at Los Angeles and his medical degree from the University of Miami (Florida). He served a fellowship in medical oncology, medicine branch, at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Urba served as the director of the Clinical Services Program at the Biological Response Modifiers Program at the National Cancer Institute - Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center.
John W. Smith II, M.D.
John W. Smith II, M.D., has a medical oncology practice at Northwest Cancer Specialists. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He served a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith was the senior staff fellow and later served as a senior investigator in the Biological Response Modifiers Program at the National Cancer Institute.
Lyn Glenn, F.N.P., A.O.C.N.
Lyn Glenn, F.N.P., A.O.C.N., is the Biotherapy Program manager and nurse practitioner. Lyn received her master’s degree in nursing from Washington State University and is a certified family nurse practitioner with advanced certification in oncology. In addition to her role in the Biotherapy Program, she manages Providence’s Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program where she also serves as a nurse practitioner.
Roxanne Payne, R.N., O.C.N.
Roxanne Payne, R.N., O.C.N., is the nurse coordinator for the Biotherapy Program. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Linfield College and holds a certification in oncology. Roxanne also is the nurse coordinator for Providence’s Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program.
Beverley Richards, CRA II, CCRP
Beverley Richards is the data manager for the Biotherapy Program. She is a certified clinical research professional and has served in the oncology data management role at Providence Health & Services for more than 14 years.
