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Nicholas Scott Heaton

Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
3136 MSRB III, Box 3054, Durham, NC 27710
3136 MSRB III, Box 3054, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Our research group is primarily interested in the study of respiratory RNA viruses.  We have published work on viruses of the families: orthomyxoviridae, paramyxoviridae, and coronaviridae.  The research in our laboratory is predominantly focused understanding the mechanisms of viral pathogenesis with the ultimate goal of developing new therapies that can be used to combat both current and future viral diseases.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology · 2022 - Present Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Basic Science Departments
Associate Professor of Cell Biology · 2022 - Present Cell Biology, Basic Science Departments
Associate Professor in Integrative Immunobiology · 2024 - Present Integrative Immunobiology, Basic Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2017 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers
Member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute · 2019 - Present Duke Human Vaccine Institute, Institutes and Centers

Education, Training & Certifications


The University of Chicago · 2012 Ph.D.