Kieran Kelly, MPH
Associate Scientist II
Cancer Surveillance Research
Surveillance & Health Equity Science
Why I'm a Cancer Researcher
As a childhood cancer survivor, I understand the importance of making cancer care accessible to all. With insights from my personal history and by analyzing patterns in cancer incidence and survival, I aim to contribute to more equitable cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Through my work, I strive to ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against cancer."
At ACS since 2024
Kieran Kelly, MPH, serves as an epidemiologist and an associate scientist II in the Surveillance and Health Equity Science within the Cancer Surveillance Research team at the American Cancer Society (ACS). He is currently the managing editor for the fourth edition of the Cancer Atlas.
Research focus and accomplishments
During his Masters program, Kelly worked with Daniel Wiese, PhD, of the ACS Cancer Disparities Research program, to investigate these issues in Atlanta, Georgia:
- Comparison of neighborhood-level gentrification status based on a variety of sociodemographic and built-environment indicators
- Differences in greenspace change by gentrification status
- Variations in the prevalence of obesity
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Work before ACS
- American Cancer Society, REAL Intern, Cancer Disparity Research, 2023
Education
- MPH: Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 2024
- BS: Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, 2022
Personal life
I am originally from Los Angeles and have lived in Atlanta since 2018. I love hiking, landscape photography, and watching movies.