Elizabeth Perez
About Elizabeth Perez
Elizabeth Perez is a biologist currently employed at the National Institutes of Health since 2014, where she prepares reports and collaborates with experts on research related to vaccines and therapeutics. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Marymount Manhattan College and a Master of Science in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases from The George Washington University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Elizabeth Perez has been employed as a Biologist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. In this role, she prepares ad hoc and annual reports that detail scientific areas within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) research portfolio, which includes vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. She engages in frequent communication with subject matter experts to manage overlapping scientific interests across various NIH institutes. Additionally, she plays a key role in recommending updates to the internal coding system to align with evolving research priorities and contributes to the development of standard operating procedures for business processes at NIAID.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Perez holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Marymount Manhattan College, where she studied from 2001 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in biological sciences and public health, which she applies in her current role at NIH.
Background
Prior to her current position at the National Institutes of Health, Elizabeth Perez worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in the field. She served as a Laboratory Coordinator at the Biomedical Research Institute for four months in 2014. Before that, she worked as an Administrative Technician at the Pan American Health Organization for three months in 2012. Additionally, she gained experience as a Biologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2008 to 2011.
Professional Contributions
In her role at the National Institutes of Health, Elizabeth Perez contributes significantly to the scientific community. She prepares detailed reports that inform stakeholders about the NIAID research portfolio. Her involvement in updating internal coding systems and developing standard operating procedures reflects her commitment to enhancing research processes. Through her communication with experts, she ensures that scientific interests are aligned across NIH institutes, facilitating collaboration and efficiency in research initiatives.