Elizabeth Baden
About Elizabeth Baden
Elizabeth Baden serves as the Chief of Staff to the Director at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School and has extensive experience in health policy and research.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Elizabeth Baden serves as the Chief of Staff to the Director at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. She has held this position since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the Director in strategic planning and operational management, ensuring that the institute's objectives align with its mission to enhance the health of children and families.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Baden worked at the National Institutes of Health in various capacities. She served as a Policy Analyst in the Office of Autism Research Coordination from 2010 to 2013. Later, she took on the role of Health Science Policy Analyst from 2013 to 2018. Her work involved analyzing health policies and contributing to research initiatives within the NIH framework.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Baden earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, specializing in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, from the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Valparaiso University, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in health policy and research.
Legislative Experience
Elizabeth Baden gained legislative experience as a Science and Technology Policy Legislative Fellow at the U.S. Senate from 2009 to 2010. In this role, she contributed to the development of science and technology policies, bridging the gap between scientific research and legislative action.