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 ACS, 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 ACS since 2024

Nick Weaver, MPH, serves as an associate scientist in biospecimen management for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Population Science research team. He collaborates with internal Population Science staff and external partners on research that utilizes ACS 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 ACS 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 ACS 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 Statespopulation. 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 ACS

  • 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.