As Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs & Partnerships at Cognivue, she spearheads scientific strategy, research initiatives, and key industry collaborations to drive innovation.
With over 7 years at Cognivue, Heather has played a pivotal role in assembling and managing advisory boards, cultivating key opinion leader (KOL) relationships, and connecting strategic partners across the healthcare and research landscape. She’s led Cognivue’s expansion into clinical trials, contributing to major studies such as FOCUS, Bio-Hermes 001, and Bio-Hermes 002.
Prior to Cognivue, Heather spent 15 years at Merck, with the last 10 as a Health Science Liaison, translating complex scientific data into actionable clinical insights. An accomplished researcher and published author of peer-reviewed papers in top-tier scientific journals, she has dedicated much of her career to Alzheimer’s and dementia research, aiming to improve patient outcomes through early detection and intervention.
Heather’s expertise in scientific affairs, business development, and strategic partnerships continues to shape the future of cognitive health and clinical research.