Cassandra York, MPH

Associate Scientist I, Data Analysis
Population Science

What Inspires Me

Cancer touches everyone's life in some way, and I am excited to contribute to research that will enhance the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones."

At ACS since 2024

As an Associate Scientist I in Data Analysis, Cassie York, MPH, works with American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers and external collaborators to create datasets and conduct analyses using data from both Population ScienceCancer Prevention Studies CPS-II and CPS-3 to further cancer research.

Research focus and accomplishments

My previous research focused on analyzing risk factors and health outcomes in underserved communities in the United States and around the world. This work included studying medication safety and effectiveness, contributing to control and elimination efforts of neglected tropical diseases, and enhancing the collection and interpretation of geographic data for public health purposes. 

Now, I am bringing these skills to ACS and applying them to cancer research. I am excited to learn new methods and use the incredible cohort data at ACS to investigate how genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors affect cancer outcomes.

Publications

For a full list of York’s publications, visit her Google Scholar page. 

 

 

Contact

Work before ACS

  • Task Force for Global Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases Research Intern
  • CDC, Global Health GIS Intern
  • The Carter Center, Data Analytics and Epidemiology Assistant
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Pharmacoepidemiology Research Assistant 

Education

  • MPH: Global Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 2024
  • BS: Biological Engineering, Cornell University, 2020

Personal

I was born and raised in central Indiana but currently live in Atlanta, GA. I enjoy traveling, hiking, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, playing tennis, and keeping up with pop culture.