Meet our Leadership Team
James “Jimmy” Cranor, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Meghan Lael McCarthy, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Alexandra Potter, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Maggie Yang, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Danny Wang, MD
General Surgery Resident
James “Jimmy” Cranor
Jimmy is a research coordinator for the Wearables Study. He was born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada. He has lived in Idaho, Utah, Northern Argentina, and right here in Boston. He recently graduated from Brigham Young University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in food science with a minor in chemistry. He has worked on the Wearables project, and other projects with Dr. Yang, since spring 2022.
Jimmy has a background in microbiological research particularly as it pertains to food-borne illness. His primary focus is overall human wellness and understanding how to positively manipulate the controllable factors in maintaining health. He has explored both the research and clinical sides of promoting patient well-being by simultaneously supervising a microbiology lab and working as a medical technician at a retirement home for the last several years.
Meghan Lael McCarthy
Meghan McCarthy is a research coordinator for the Wearables Study. She recently graduated from Villanova University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and biomedical ethics. Meghan has worked with Dr. Yang for over three years on various research projects, and is a Massachusetts native.
At the Yang Lab, Meghan is primarily responsible for the Wearables Clinical Trial. Beyond this, she has a background in pediatric and geriatric neurodegenerative disease work, and aspires to become a neurologist. In all research, she is especially interested in the promotion of health equity and inclusion of medical artwork and/or graphic design. Outside of work, Meghan loves spending time at the beach, painting, or practicing yoga.
Alexandra Potter
Alexandra Potter is a clinical research coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on lung cancer screening and thoracic oncology. Additionally, she is involved in efforts to increase awareness of and access to lung cancer screening. She currently serves as President of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, a 501c(3). Outside of work, Alex enjoys running.
Danny Wang, MD
Danny is a general surgery resident and thoracic surgery fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a co-investigator of the Wearables Study. He received his bachelor in biochemistry from the University of Virginia, and his medical degree from the Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine. He is interested in pursuing general thoracic surgery fellowship training after residency and becoming a thoracic surgical oncologist. His research interests include improving outcomes in lung and esophageal cancer and surgeon led clinical trials.
Outside the hospital, he enjoys swimming and hiking. He is also an adventurous eater and coffee enthusiast.
Maggie Yang
Maggie Yang is a research coordinator for the INSPIRE study. She recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in molecular/cellular biology and a minor in psychology. Maggie has worked with Dr. Yang for over three years both on his research team and on the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI), a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer screening.
At the Yang lab, Maggie is primarily responsible for the INSPIRE study. Beyond this, she has a background in basic science prostate cancer research with a focus on metastasis and motility, and aspires to become an oncologist. She is particularly interested in health equity. Outside of research, Maggie is passionate about her work with Camp Kesem, and enjoys reading, writing, and playing badminton.
