Heather Yates

Heather Yates is a seasoned professional in biomedical research with extensive experience in the field of Institutional Review Board (IRB) analysis. Currently serving as a Senior IRB Analyst at Northwestern University since July 2020, Heather Yates executes preliminary analyses of biomedical studies and oversees greater than minimal risk submissions. Prior experience includes the role of Research Protocol Analyst at Emory University, where Heather Yates guided investigators through the IRB approval process, and an Analyst Assistant position involving study renewals and amendments. Heather Yates also held positions as an Epidemiology Intern at the Georgia Department of Public Health, a Graduate Research Assistant at Augusta University, an Accounting Administrative Assistant at T. D. Farrell Construction, Inc., an Intern at Butterfly Dreams Farm, and an Office Assistant at Hardin Insurance Agency. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Augusta University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Science from The University of Georgia.