Douglas Sheeley
About Douglas Sheeley
Douglas Sheeley serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Coordination at the National Institutes of Health, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in various roles at NIH and previously worked as Deputy Director at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research from 2017 to 2019.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Douglas Sheeley serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Strategic Coordination at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the strategic initiatives and coordination efforts within the organization. His role involves overseeing various programs and ensuring alignment with NIH's broader objectives.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Prior to his current role, Douglas Sheeley worked at NIH in several capacities. He served as a Program Leader from 2020 to 2022 and as Senior Advisor to the Principal Deputy Director from 2019 to 2020. His extensive tenure at NIH also includes 17 years as a Senior Scientific Officer in the Biomedical Technology Branch of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences from 2000 to 2017.
Experience at National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Douglas Sheeley was the Deputy Director at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he contributed to the institute's mission of advancing research in dental, oral, and craniofacial health.
Educational Background
Douglas Sheeley earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Dickinson College, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. He furthered his education at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, obtaining a Doctor of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry from 1987 to 1992. His academic background supports his expertise in scientific research and public health.