Elie is known for deeply reported, accessible coverage of biomedical breakthroughs and controversies, including widely read features on mRNA vaccine development, prostate cancer testing, and emerging biotech platforms. His writing is recognized for clarity, scientific depth, and narrative strength.

• The tangled history of mRNA vaccines (Nature)

• The curious case of the $2,000 prostate test (STAT)

• The race to diagnose prostate cancer faster and more accurately (STAT)