Elaine W. Raines (1948–2017)

Abstract

The scientific community of atherosclerosis and related inflammatory diseases research has lost a lifelong member with the passing of Elaine W. Raines on July 16, 2017. Elaine died at her home in Burien Washington after losing her battle to metastasized breast cancer. Those of us who are familiar with Elaine’s passion for science, her perseverance in everyday research and her ultimate optimistic perspective for life are greatly saddened. We feel fortunate to have experienced Elaine’s mentorship, friendship, love of science, and love of Northwest living; we mourn deeply the loss of a very unique and inspirational personality. Elaine was born in Seattle and grew up in Renton Washington. After graduating from Whitman College where she double majored in Chemistry and Economics, she spent 5 years in California where she completed her Master of Science at the University of California at San Francisco and did research at the Salk Institute. On her return to Seattle, Elaine landed the job …