James W Findling

James W. Findling, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is an international expert in pituitary-adrenal disorders, particularly Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency. His research focuses on diagnosis and management of adrenal-related conditions, including primary aldosteronism and adrenal nodular disease.

Education:

• BS, University of Notre Dame
• MD, Northwestern University Medical School
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Fellowship in Endocrinology, University of California-San Francisco

Research Contributions:

• Co-developed inferior petrosal sinus sampling for Cushing syndrome diagnosis
• Introduced late-night salivary cortisol as a screening tool
• Advances in adrenal hypertension and surgical outcomes for adrenal insufficiency

Awards:

• Laureate Award from the Endocrine Society (2019) for Clinical Excellence

Labs/Teams: Active in clinical and translational research through the Medical College of Wisconsin's Endocrinology Department. Collaborates with institutions like Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins as a visiting professor.

Grants/Advising: Leads multicenter studies such as the CATALYST trial on hypercortisolism in diabetes. No formal advisees listed; focuses on collaborative research networks.