Laura James

Laura James serves as Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the Translational Research Institute, and Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical and Translational Research at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Leads multidisciplinary research bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical applications.

Research focuses on acetaminophen toxicity mechanisms, pharmacovigilance, and therapeutic monitoring. Publications span clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and health disparities research.

Recent work (2023-2025) includes studies on acetaminophen biomarkers, COVID-19 seroprevalence, pediatric pharmacokinetics, and health equity. Developed diagnostic assays for acetaminophen protein adducts.

Oversees training programs for underrepresented researchers (STARs initiative).