Elaine Heatherington

Elaine Heatherington is an Associate Director at Vaniam Group, where Elaine has been since June 2021, and has previously held positions as a Senior Medical Writer and Medical Writer. Prior to Vaniam Group, Elaine worked as a Medical Writer at Arbor Scientia and as a Postdoctoral Associate at Scintillon Institute, focusing on microRNAs and stem cell differentiation in neurological disorders. Further experience includes a postdoctoral role at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and a PhD candidacy at UC San Diego, where research emphasized the cellular functions of the Schlafen family of proteins. Elaine's academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from UC San Diego. Additional roles have included teaching assistance in higher division science courses and a laboratory internship, reflecting a well-rounded background in scientific research and education.