I got into public health research after working in social services, because I wanted to study and improve the systems that impact people’s health and wellbeing. As a data analyst at ACS, I know that the research I’m doing will help people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.”
As an Associate Scientist I in Data Analysis within Population Science, Kara Beck, MS, works with American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers and outside collaborators to conduct statistical analyses to investigate cancer risk factors with cohort data from ACS's Cancer Prevention Studies, CPS-II and CPS-3.
Beck's previous research has used Bayesian models and frequentist methods to look at:
She is excited to apply her statistical skillset to cancer research.
I live in Atlanta, GA, and enjoy doing improv, weightlifting, line dancing, and game nights.