About
James Shepherd, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine and Affiliated Faculty at the Yale Institute for Global Health. He specializes in HIV and tuberculosis (TB), with significant contributions to global health research and policy. His work includes advising the Indian government on TB control, directing TB/HIV programs in Botswana (CDC) and Nigeria (University of Maryland), and exploring climate change impacts on infectious diseases.
- Education: MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1999), PhD from Imperial College of Medicine (1988). Residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2002), Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University (2005).
- Research: Focuses on TB/HIV epidemiology, drug resistance, and climate-driven infectious disease dynamics. Recent work highlights urbanization’s role in TB transmission and vector-borne diseases like malaria.
Publications emphasize molecular epidemiology of TB and HIV in high-burden regions. Clinical expertise spans infectious diseases, including sepsis, MRSA, and healthcare-associated infections. He advocates for patient-centered care and global health equity.
