James Mittra

James Mittra is a Professor in the Science, Technology and Innovation Studies Subject Group at the University of Edinburgh, with a focus on the intersection of science, technology, and policy. His work bridges interdisciplinary methods to analyze innovation in health-related fields, particularly regenerative medicine, stratified medicine, and the global bioeconomy.

• BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Science (Sociology with Philosophy), MMU (1997)
• MA Sociology, University of Leeds (1998)
• PhD Sociology, University of Warwick (2004)
• Edinburgh Teaching Award/SFHEA (2018)

His research explores translational research, risk-governance, and the evolving dynamics between public and commercial sectors in health innovation. Recent projects address antimicrobial resistance, regenerative medicine business models, and the socio-political economy of biotechnology.

Key publications include his monograph The New Health Bioeconomy (2015) and studies on regulatory innovation pathways, bioeconomy definitions, and socio-technical practices in CAR-T therapy development.

• Edinburgh Teaching Award/SFHEA (2018)

He supervises PhD students on topics such as global bioeconomy frameworks, algorithmic influence on biocitizenship, and regenerative medicine venturing. His leadership roles include Deputy Director of the Innogen Institute and Head of the Science, Technology and Innovation Studies Subject Group.