James Wood
About James Wood
James Wood is a Senior EP Clinical Specialist at Boston Scientific, providing clinical support and troubleshooting for advanced medical systems and assisting in catheter ablation procedures across Austria.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
James Wood currently holds the position of Senior EP Clinical Specialist at Boston Scientific. He has been with the company since 2016, working primarily out of Vienna. In his role, he provides clinical support and troubleshooting for advanced medical systems like the Rhythmia Mapping System, LabSystem Pro, and Polar X Cryoablation system. He also assists in catheter ablation procedures for treating cardiac arrhythmias and delivers educational presentations on the clinical usage of these systems.
Previous Positions at Medizinische Universitaet Innsbruck
Before his current role, James worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Medizinische Universitaet Innsbruck from 2012 to 2016. He was part of the Department of Pharmacology, where he conducted various research activities. His tenure there lasted for four years, contributing significantly to the department's research output.
Research Engineer at Lund University
In 2012, James held a position as a Research Engineer and Electrophysiology Facility Manager at Lund University's Stem Cell Center. This was a six-month engagement where he managed electrophysiological experiments and contributed to stem cell research. During this time, he ensured the smooth operation of the electrophysiology facility and supported various research projects.
Academic Background
James Wood holds a PhD in Biomedicine - Neurology from Lund University, which he achieved between 2007 and 2011. He also has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Toxicology from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge in the fields of neurology, human biology, and toxicology.
Work at Lund University and University of Toronto
James's career also includes roles at both Lund University and the University of Toronto. At Lund University, he worked as a Visiting Researcher and PhD Student in the Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Neurology, from 2006 to 2012. Prior to that, he was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Toronto's Epilepsy Research Program from 2005 to 2006, where he contributed to important research in the field of epilepsy.