Jordan Gladman
About Jordan Gladman
Jordan Gladman serves as the Special Scientific Assistant to the NIH Principal Deputy Director, with a diverse background in research and policy management at various institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and the University of Virginia.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Jordan Gladman serves as the Special Scientific Assistant to the NIH Principal Deputy Director since 2019. In this role, he acts as an integrator, connecting various work streams and facilitating communication among the leadership team at NIH. His responsibilities include shaping and implementing policies that impact the organization and ensuring that decisions consider the needs of the entire enterprise.
Previous Positions at National Institutes of Health
Gladman has held multiple positions at the National Institutes of Health. He worked as a Health Program Specialist focusing on Neurodegeneration for 11 months from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he served as a Health Program Specialist for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias from 2016 to 2019, accumulating a total of four years of experience in health program specialization at NIH.
Educational Background
Jordan Gladman earned his Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Ohio Northern University, completing his undergraduate studies from 2000 to 2004. This educational foundation supports his extensive research and management skills.
Research and Professional Experience
Gladman's professional background includes significant research experience. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Virginia from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Associate at Nationwide Children's Hospital for six years, from 2004 to 2010. His early career included an internship at Battelle from 2001 to 2004.
Board Membership and Leadership Experience
From 2013 to 2015, Jordan Gladman was a member of the Board of Directors at Thrive Healthcare. This role contributed to his leadership experience and provided insights into organizational governance and policy-making within the healthcare sector.