Lily Cork, BA

Clinical Research Coordinator
Lily graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University in 2025 with a BA in Sociology and Anthropology. Her honors thesis investigated self-diagnosis among young people, with an emphasis on how diagnosis interacts with aspects of identity and community. As an undergraduate research assistant, Lily studied alcohol and cannabis use patterns in various populations, working toward the ultimate goal of understanding and mitigating substance-related harms. She presented her independent research project at the 13th Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference in 2025. In addition to her research, Lily served as a campus tour guide and a Peer Support Partner and coordinator with End Sexual Violence (ESV), providing resources and support to students impacted by sexual violence. Lily previously interned for Military Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (MiCOR) at the Uniformed Services University. At MGH, Lily supports the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications, as well as the Postpartum Psychosis Project (MGHP3). After her time at MGH, Lily hopes to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.