James LeDuc

James LeDuc, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). He previously served as Director of the Galveston National Laboratory and held roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, including Influenza Coordinator and Director of the Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases. His career spans over four decades in biodefense and public health, with fieldwork in West Africa, Brazil, and Panama during his 23-year tenure as a U.S. Army officer. He retired from UTMB in 2021.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles (1977)
• MSPH in Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of California, Los Angeles (1972)
• BS in Zoology, California State University, Long Beach (1967)

Research Interests: Global Health, epidemiology of infectious diseases, and their intersection with biodefense and biosecurity. His work emphasizes field-based research and interdisciplinary approaches to combatting emerging pathogens.

Professional History: Includes leadership roles at the CDC, UTMB, and the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command. His global experience includes deployments to regions like West Africa and Latin America.

Labs & Teams: Former director of the Galveston National Laboratory, a high-containment research facility focused on emerging and infectious diseases.