James Cutrell

James Brad Cutrell, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Infectious Diseases. He directs the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program and co-leads the annual Updates in Internal Medicine course. Dr. Cutrell joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2013 after completing his medical degree, residency, and fellowship at the same institution. His expertise includes antibiotic stewardship, cardiovascular/orthopaedic infections, and graduate medical education. He leads UT Southwestern’s antibiotic stewardship program and provides clinical care in infectious disease clinics.

Research Interests: Dr. Cutrell focuses on infectious diseases with a strong emphasis on COVID-19 treatment and vaccines, HIV/AIDS management, and antibiotic resistance. He has published widely on pharmacologic treatments for viral infections, bone health in HIV patients, and outbreak management. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and public health policy.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to high-impact publications (e.g., the highly cited JAMA review on COVID-19 treatments) and leadership roles reflect his scholarly impact.

Advising & Grants: He directs the adult infectious diseases fellowship program and leads institutional task forces on pandemic response (e.g., UT Southwestern’s COVID-19 Vaccine Science Review Committee). His clinical and administrative roles emphasize education and patient care innovation.

Labs/Teams: Central to his work is the Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at UT Southwestern, where he collaborates on antibiotic stewardship and pandemic preparedness initiatives.