Cerise Elliott
About Cerise Elliott
Cerise Elliott is a Senior Scientific Program Analyst at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2008. She specializes in evaluating scientific productivity related to a significant grants portfolio focused on dementias of aging.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Cerise Elliott has worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2008. She currently holds the position of Senior Scientific Program Analyst, where she provides expert portfolio analysis and policy advice to the NIH Director and other agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, she has served as a Program Director at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) since 2018, where she evaluates the scientific productivity of a $254 million grants portfolio focused on dementias of aging. Her role involves significant contributions to research and policy development within the NIH framework.
Education and Expertise
Cerise Elliott earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Creighton University in 1999. She furthered her education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center from 1999 to 2004, where she studied for five years. Her academic background is complemented by ten years of independent clinical and basic research experience in areas such as cancer biology, AIDS immunology, and neurodegenerative diseases. This educational foundation supports her analytical and policy advisory roles at the NIH.
Background
Cerise Elliott's educational journey began at Omaha South, where she laid the groundwork for her future studies in chemistry and research. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued advanced education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her career at the NIH has spanned over 16 years, during which she has held various roles, including a three-year tenure in the NIH Office of the Director as a policy and information specialist. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of scientific research and policy.
Achievements
Throughout her career at the NIH, Cerise Elliott has made significant contributions to the evaluation of scientific productivity within a substantial grants portfolio. Her role as a Senior Scientific Program Analyst involves providing critical policy advice and analysis that impacts research funding and strategy. Her experience in clinical and basic research further enhances her ability to assess and guide research initiatives effectively.