Jamie Leigh Wells, MD, Faap
About Jamie Leigh Wells, MD, Faap
Jamie Leigh Wells, MD, FAAP, is the Founder and President of the Yale Alumni Health Network and serves as the Director at the Research Science Institute at MIT. She has extensive experience in pediatric healthcare innovation, media expertise, and academic leadership across multiple prestigious institutions.
Work at Yale University
Jamie Leigh Wells serves as the Founder and President of the Yale Alumni Health Network (YAHN) since 2019. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes through alumni engagement and collaboration. Her work at Yale emphasizes the importance of community in addressing healthcare challenges.
Current Role at Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT
Since 2021, Jamie Leigh Wells has held the position of Director at the Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT. This role is collaboratively sponsored by MIT and the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE). Her leadership focuses on fostering research and innovation among high school students in science and technology.
Leadership at The Wistar Institute
Jamie Leigh Wells has been a Leadership Council Member at The Wistar Institute since 2016. In this capacity, she contributes to strategic initiatives and supports research efforts in cancer and infectious diseases. Her involvement enhances the institute's mission to advance biomedical research.
Educational Background and Medical Training
Jamie Leigh Wells earned her MD from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She also holds a B.A. with Honors in American Studies, concentrating on media and film, from Yale University. Her educational background equips her with a diverse perspective on healthcare and communication.
Pediatric Healthcare Initiatives
Jamie Leigh Wells has been instrumental in establishing innovative programs in pediatric healthcare. She played a key role in creating a Ph.D. training program funded with $913k, aimed at addressing unmet clinical needs through engineering innovation. Additionally, she was involved in launching Drexel University's first-degree program in pediatric engineering.