James Priest

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Cardiology

Bio

Working as a physician-scientist across industry and academia my scientific worldview is
centered on the use of human genetics for target discovery & validation, indication selection in
early clinical development, and maximizing meaningful signal in clinical trial design. I have
expanded our genetic understanding of human disease and translated discoveries from the
laboratory into clinically actionable diagnoses and novel therapeutic approaches yielding
recognition in the international press and multiple patents. My broad expertise combines
epidemiology, statistical genetics, machine learning, and molecular biology with clinical practice
in pediatrics, cardiology, and genetic medicine. I have a track-record of building high-performing
teams in challenging environments, solving difficult scientific problems, and contributing key
insight throughout the lifecycle of commercial therapeutic development.

Clinical Focus

Pediatric Cardiology
hyperlipidemia
Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Academic Appointments

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Cardiology
Member, Cardiovascular Institute
Member, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)
Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology (2022)
Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2008) CA
Fellowship: Stanford University Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship (2016) CA
Residency: University of Washington Pediatric Residency (2011) WA
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics (2011)
MA, University of California Berkeley, Molecular Biology (2004)

Contact

Academic jpriest@stanford.edu

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

LPCH Heart Center 725 Welch Rd Rm 3554 3rd Fl Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 724-5260 Fax: (650) 497-8422

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Over the last thirty years, our fundamental understanding of the genetics and pathogenesis of congenital heart disease has lagged the tremendous advances in the surgical and clinical care of infants with this group of disorders. With my combined research training in genomics and clinical training in pediatric cardiology I endeavor to close this gap with investigation into the genetic basis of congenital heart malformations and developing new models of disease. My goal is translate an improved molecular genetic and developmental understanding of congenital heart disease from the laboratory into clinically actionable models, diagnostics, and ultimately therapeutic interventions.

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Pediatrics
  PEDS 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  PEDS 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Directed Reading/Research
  PEDS 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Cardiovascular Medicine (Fellowship Program)
Pediatric Cardiology (Fellowship Program)

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