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James Priest is an adjunct clinical assistant professor specializing in pediatrics and cardiology at Stanford University. As a physician-scientist, his work is influenced by a commitment to utilizing human genetics for target discovery and validation, indication selection in early clinical development, and optimizing the design of clinical trials. Over the years, he has contributed to a deeper genetic understanding of human diseases and has translated laboratory discoveries into clinically actionable diagnoses and therapeutic strategies, earning recognition in international media alongside multiple patents. He has a profound expertise that encompasses epidemiology, statistical genetics, machine learning, and molecular biology, especially within the realms of pediatrics, cardiology, and genetic medicine. He has a marked ability to build high-performing teams in challenging environments and solve complex scientific challenges, adding critical insights throughout the lifecycle of commercial therapeutic development. His clinical focus is primarily on pediatric cardiology, particularly on hyperlipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia.
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