Cindy Danielson
About Cindy Danielson
Cindy Danielson serves as the Associate Director of Systems Integration at the Office of Research Reporting and Analysis (ORRA) at the National Institutes of Health, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in health science analysis and extensive experience in research and data systems, she plays a key role in coordinating policy implementation and managing reporting tools.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Cindy Danielson currently serves as the Associate Director of Systems Integration at the Office of Research Reporting and Analysis (ORRA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the coordination of policy implementation plans. Prior to this role, she worked as a Health Science Analyst in the Division of Data Systems and Data Quality from 2015 to 2021. During her tenure at NIH, she also served as a Detailee in the Office of Data Analysis Tools and Systems for four months in 2015. Danielson's work at NIH focuses on managing reporting tools, including NIH RePORT and RePORTER, which are essential for program management and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Danielson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell and Molecular Biology from Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine, where she studied from 2006 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of Southern California, completing her degree from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she participated in a Semester Abroad program at Syracuse University in Florence, where she studied Italian, Art History, and Fine Arts in 2004. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in scientific research and analysis.
Background
Cindy Danielson's professional background includes various roles in research and analysis. She began her career as a Laboratory Technician at the University of Southern California Photography Lab in 2003. She later worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Southern California Alcohol & The Brain Research Lab from 2005 to 2006. Danielson also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University in 2013. Her experience spans multiple institutions and roles, contributing to her expertise in health science and data systems.
Professional Roles Prior to ORRA
Before her current position at the Office of Research Reporting and Analysis, Cindy Danielson held several significant roles. She was an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Institute of Nursing Research from 2013 to 2015. During her time at Northwestern University, she worked as a Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow, gaining extensive research experience. Her diverse roles have equipped her with skills in data analysis, policy implementation, and research coordination.