James Masters

James Masters is a Clinical Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and a Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. He is affiliated with Wolfson College, the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and the Dunhill Medical Trust. His research focuses on infection control in trauma surgery and improving outcomes for hip fracture patients.

• Position: Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
• Institution: University of Oxford
• College: Wolfson College
• Research Fellowships: Royal College of Surgeons of England, Dunhill Medical Trust

Masters leads the WHiTE 7-WHISH trial, which investigates Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for hip fractures, and contributes to research on geriatric assessment, air purification in surgical environments, and global orthopaedic healthcare disparities. His work bridges clinical practice with data-driven insights.

Recent publications highlight his focus on surgical infection prevention, geriatric care optimization, and global trauma service readiness. These studies utilize systematic reviews and routine data linkage to address critical gaps in orthopaedic surgery.

• Royal College of Surgeons of England Research Fellow
• Dunhill Medical Trust Research Fellow
• Associate Specialty Lead for Trials in Orthopaedic Surgery

Masters' email address is james.masters@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.