Wesley James
About Wesley James
Wesley James is a Research Alliance Specialist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Health at Loma Linda University, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in research administration and strategic planning, contributing to collaborative research initiatives on a global scale.
Work at Loma Linda University
Wesley James has been affiliated with Loma Linda University since 1990, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Health and has been in this role since 2015. In addition to this position, he has worked as a Research Alliance Specialist since 2018, where he focuses on strategic planning, global networking, proposal development, and grant writing. His previous roles at Loma Linda University include Sponsored Research Analyst, Assistant Director of the Center for Health Research, and Accreditation Coordinator for the Office of Research Affairs.
Education and Expertise
Wesley James holds a Master of Public Health degree from Loma Linda University, where he studied Health Education and Global Health from 1991 to 1994. He also earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from Spicer Memorial College, focusing on Psychology and Philosophy, from 1976 to 1982. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts in Psychology from Savitribai Phule Pune University between 1982 and 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in public health and research.
Background
Wesley James has extensive experience in the healthcare and academic sectors. He began his career as an EKG Monitor Technician at Loma Linda University Medical Center from 1990 to 1996. He then transitioned to various roles at Loma Linda University, including a decade-long tenure as a Sponsored Research Analyst from 2001 to 2011. His career also includes a year as Assistant Vice President at M.h.m. & Associates in 1999-2000 and a two-year role as Accreditation Coordinator from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Wesley James is part of the Strategic Research Alliances under the Office of the Vice President for Research Affairs at Loma Linda University Health. He promotes collaborative research initiatives between Loma Linda University Health and its sister institutions globally. His work in proposal development and grant writing has contributed to the advancement of research projects within the institution.