Anatu Saka, MPH
Associate Scientist II
Cancer Surveillance Research
What Inspires Me
Witnessing the lives of multiple family members changed by prostate cancer diagnoses inspired me to pursue a career in cancer occurrence and outcomes, focusing on communities affected by disproportionately high cancer burdens. It is my goal to contribute to the work ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ does to ensure equitable access to cancer screening and care for every patient.¡±
At ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ since 2023
Anatu Saka, MPH, is an associate scientist II in Surveillance & Health Equity Science within the Cancer Surveillance Research team. She currently leads the development of the Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People and African American People.?
Research focus and accomplishments
Saka's research interests include survivorship research, racial-ethnic health disparities within gynecologic cancers, cancer health equity, and treatment outcomes related to clinicopathologic features.
She also has experience with mixed methods research on COVID-19 responses focused on understanding the challenges faced by public health officials in the context of misinformation and public distrust.?
Contact?
Work before ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
- The Ohio State University, Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Team, Program Coordinator
- The Ohio State University, BACKLASH-SEED Study, Graduate Research Associate
Professional Organizations
- North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR), Member
Education
- MPH: Epidemiology, Ohio State University, 2021-2023
- BS: Public Health, University of Toledo, 2017-2020
Personal life?
I live in Atlanta and enjoy attending concerts, making pottery, and traveling with friends and family.?