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James E. K. Hildreth | |
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 Hildreth at Meharry Medical College workshop in 2018 | |
| Born | James Earl Hildreth December 27, 1956 |
| Education | Harvard University 1979 Oxford University 1982 |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins School of Medicine |
| Known for | HIV/AIDS research |
| Spouse | Phyllis King (1980–) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Inductee, Arkansas Black Hall of Fame 2009 Frederick C. Greenwood Award 2012 Nashvillian of the Year 2021 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Immunology |
| Institutions | Meharry Medical College |
| Notes | |
James Earl King Hildreth (born December 27, 1956) is an American immunologist and academic administrator. Hildreth is the 12th president and chief executive officer of Meharry Medical College. He is known for his work on HIV/AIDS and was the first African American to hold a full tenured professorship in basic research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Edward D. Miller calls Hildreth "one of the most influential HIV researchers in the world".[2]
- ^ "James Earl King Hildreth (1956–)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ a b Rice, Valerie Montgomery; Payne, Kermit G. (2014). "Scientific Hero: Dr. James E. K. Hildreth". Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 24 (4A): 1–3. doi:10.1353/hpu.2014.0004. PMC 4049350. PMID 24241254.