Wesleigh Edwards, MD, PhD
About Wesleigh Edwards, MD, PhD
Wesleigh Edwards, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine and Medical Oncologist at Scripps Health in La Jolla, CA. He has extensive experience in clinical and research settings, including a background in biochemistry, biotechnology, and chemistry.
Current Positions at Scripps Health
Wesleigh Edwards, MD, PhD, serves as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Scripps Health. Located in La Jolla, CA, he also works as a Medical Oncologist, offering specialized care in oncology. His role involves both teaching and clinical responsibilities, contributing to the advancement of medical practices at Scripps Health.
Previous Roles in Hematology and Oncology
From 2019 to 2022, Wesleigh Edwards completed a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Scripps Health, located in La Jolla, California. This three-year program provided him with comprehensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating blood disorders and cancers.
Experience as KL2 Clinical Research Scholar
Wesleigh Edwards was a KL2 Clinical Research Scholar at Scripps Research from 2019 to 2023. In this role, he focused on clinical research, contributing to the development of new medical knowledge and therapies over a four-year period.
Academic Background and Education
Wesleigh Edwards has a rich educational background. He earned his M.D. from UC San Diego School of Medicine between 2013 and 2017. Earlier, he completed a PhD in Chemistry at North Carolina State University from 2005 to 2010. He also holds a B.S. in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from Virginia Tech, awarded from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he studied at Norfolk Academy.
Clinical and Research Roles
In addition to his current roles, Wesleigh Edwards has extensive experience in both clinical and research settings. From 2011 to 2014, he worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute. Prior to that, he served as a Project Leader at Duke Translational Research Institute from 2010 to 2011.