Nikita Sandeep Wagle, PhD, MBBS, MHA
Principal Scientist
Cancer Surveillance Research
What Inspires Me
I was touched by cancer as a child when one of my aunts died of breast cancer. As I grew up, I realized the importance of equitable access to cancer prevention, early detection, and care. Through my work at the American Cancer Society, I am realizing my goal to make sure every person gets the screening and care they need.¡±
At ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ since 2022
As a Principal Scientist within Surveillance & Health Equity Science at the American Cancer Society (ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½), Nikita Wagle, PhD, MBBS, MHA, examines emerging trends in cancer incidence, mortality, survival, and disparities in the United States. She is currently involved in the production of Cancer Facts & Figures 2023 and Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2023 publications and their accompanying scientific articles.
Research focus and accomplishments
For her PhD dissertation, Dr. Wagle examined the impact of the interaction between racial-ethnic and socio-economic disparities on hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of primary liver cancer) treatment receipt, treatment delay, and overall survival among patients in the US.
Her research interests include:
- Cancer health equity
- Access to cancer care
- HPV vaccination
Publications
For a full list of Dr. Wagle¡¯s publications, visit her .
Contact?
Work before ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
- Population Informatics Lab, Texas A&M School of Public Health, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
- Matthews Medical Center, Novant Health, Administrative Intern
- Tata Consultancy Services, Business Process Lead
Professional organizations
- Academy Health
- American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Associate Member
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR)
Education
- PhD: Health Services Research, Texas A&M School of Public Health, 2017-2022
- MHA: Health Policy and Management, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, 2015-2017
- MBBS (international equivalent to MD): MGM Medical College, 2008-2014
Personal life?
I live in Texas with my fianc¨¦ and two adopted fur babies, Nova
and Groot.?