Nick Weaver, MPH
Associate Scientist I, Biospecimen Management
Population Science
What Inspires Me
The American Cancer Society is an organization where I can utilize my skillset to have the biggest impact on the overall burden of cancer throughout the United States. Cancer has remained a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the US for many years. By working for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, I am fortunate to help play a small part in the research that may one day find the cure for various types of cancers that have affected the lives of so many people.¡±
At ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ since 2024
Nick Weaver, MPH, serves as an associate scientist in biospecimen management?for the American Cancer Society (ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½) Population Science research team. He collaborates with internal Population Science staff and external partners on research that utilizes ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ biospecimen resources collected from our prospective cohort studies such as Cancer Prevention Study-II (CPS-II) and Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). He assists with biospecimen acquisition, data and vial management, inventory maintenance, and sample availability through our tracking system.
Research focus and accomplishments
My research focus at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ involves the identification of metabolomic and proteomic biomarkers related to cancer risk and cancer prevention in a variety of diverse populations who are participants in CPS-II and CPS-3. My mission at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is to be able to contribute to improving the ?fundamental understanding of various types of cancer risks and help mitigate cancer mortality.
Additionally, I have significant interest in understanding the role of genetics and epigenetics related to disease within the United States population. I believe this insight into predisposition for the etiology of cancer will allow us to revolutionize approaches to treatment of various cancers in the future.
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Work before ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Research Data Specialist
- Emory University, Department of Psychology, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Education
- MPH: Epidemiology, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, 2024
- BS: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Minors: Chemistry and Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2022
Personal
I am originally from central Illinois and currently live in the Atlanta area. I enjoy working out, traveling, reading, and spending time with friends.?