Nicholas Scott Heaton
Professor of Molecular Genetics and MicrobiologyOverview
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.
Positions
Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology in the School of Medicine
2025 School of Medicine
Professor in Integrative Immunobiology in the School of Medicine
2025 School of Medicine
Professor in Cell Biology in the School of Medicine
2025 School of Medicine
Member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute in the School of Medicine
2019 School of Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
2017 School of Medicine
Education
Ph.D., The University of Chicago 2012
2012 The University of Chicago
Publications, Grants & Awards
Offices & Contact
3136 MSRB III
Durham, NC
27710
3136 MSRB III
Durham, NC
27710