Judith A. James MD, PhD
About Judith A. James MD, PhD
Judith A. James, MD, PhD, is the Vice President of Clinical Affairs at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and a Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She specializes in autoimmune diseases and has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, leading significant research efforts in clinical immunology.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Judith A. James currently holds the position of Vice President of Clinical Affairs at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, a role she has occupied since 2017. Her previous roles at the foundation include serving as Department Chair for Arthritis & Clinical Immunology since 2008, and she has been involved in various capacities, including Assistant Member, Associate Member, and Senior Research Scientist from 1994 to 2002. During her tenure, she has contributed to research focused on autoimmune diseases and has led efforts in characterizing immune responses.
Education and Expertise
Judith A. James earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, completing her studies from 1990 to 1994. She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology and Immunology from the same institution, which she completed from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from Oklahoma Baptist University, studying from 1986 to 1989. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in clinical immunology and autoimmune disease research.
Research Contributions and Publications
Judith A. James has published over 200 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on complex autoimmune diseases. Her research includes characterizing human humoral immune responses to autoantigens and identifying changes in immune responses related to disease flare and therapeutic response. She serves as the principal investigator for multiple NIH-funded research centers, including the Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center and the Oklahoma Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, contributing significantly to the field of rheumatology.
Achievements and Recognition
Judith A. James is recognized as an internationally renowned rheumatologist and has received top scientific awards for her contributions to autoimmunity research. She has been honored for her work in understanding autoimmune diseases and continues to serve as a senior mentor and principal investigator through the Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center. Her leadership roles and research initiatives have established her as a prominent figure in clinical and translational science.
Current Roles at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
At the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Judith A. James has held the position of Professor of Medicine since 2005 and has been a Professor of Pathology since 2010. Additionally, she has served as Associate Vice Provost for Clinical and Translational Science since 2014. In these roles, she provides clinical expertise and contributes to research studies through her leadership and mentorship, furthering the understanding of autoimmune diseases.