Suwanee, GA 30024
Email:
[email protected]
EDUCATION:
PhD Health Services, specializing in Community Health, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN 2003
Graduate courses in Infectious Dis. Epidemiology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 2004-2008. MPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 1990
BA Biology, Anderson University, Anderson, IN 1983 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Aug 2014 – Current Adjunct Faculty
Department of Health Science, Towson University, Towson, MD
Design and teach a course on Epidemiological Basis of Disease and Environmental Health.
Aug 2013 – Current President & CEO
ABJ Health Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Established an epidemiology consulting practice in epidemiology, disease, surveillance, global health, health services and community health.
Conduct epidemiology research projects.
Provide training and technical assistance to health institutions.
Promote and market consulting practice. April 2012- Aug 2013 Instructor
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Designed, conducted and analyzed blood donor studies to increase donor participation.
Utilized spatial and epidemiologic tools to assess blood donor behaviors.
Participated in planning and evaluating research projects.
Coordinated data collection for research projects including a clinical trial.
Authored or co-authored articles and research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Presented research findings at professional meeting and conferences.
Wrote research grant applications. Feb 2009- Mar 2012 Research Project Manager
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Developed, managed and evaluated epidemiologic blood donor research projects.
Designed blood donor epidemiologic studies including survey designs.
Analyzed data including multivariate regression analyses.
Coordinate data collection for research projects including a clinical trial.
Authored or co-authored articles and research findings in peer-reviewed journals (One study cited in the popular press).
Presented research findings at national scientific meetings.
Wrote research grant applications. Sept 2005 – Current Adjunct Faculty
College of Nursing, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Oct 2000- Dec 2008 Senior Program Associate
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Directed and coordinated the Infertility Prevention Women’s Project. Provided centralized project management in eight southeastern states - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina and Tennessee to reduce chlamydia and gonorrhea infections, sexual health disparities, and promote
reproductive health among women.
Collaborated with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Population Affairs, Family Planning, Pharmaceuticals, Directors of Public Health Laboratories and Community-based organizations to reduce the prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhea among sexually active young women
Conducted regional board meetings (2 times per year) and workshops, participated in training of public health personnel and facilitated exchanges between states.
Developed a five-year strategic plan to reduce STDs in the southeastern states.
Developed a handbook for healthcare providers on the epidemiology, screening, diagnosis, management and complications of chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Monitored chlamydia and gonorrhea surveillance in eight states and maintained the largest chlamydia and gonorrhea prevalence monitoring dataset in the US. Doubled the number of annual chlamydia screenings to 1 million persons in the southeast.
Consulted and provided technical assistance to project areas at regional and state levels to promote best practices in STD prevention.
Analyzed state and regional STD data and utilized data for program planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
Authored or co-authored articles and research findings in peer-reviewed journals (two studies cited in the popular press).
Presented research findings at professional meeting and conferences.
Developed the budget and wrote annual grant reports. Jan 1994-Sept 2000 Health Services TB Program Manager
TB Control Program, Hillsborough County Health Department, Tampa, FL
Established and directed the tuberculosis (TB) surveillance programs in two counties in Florida.
Directed the Tuberculosis Control Program with a staff of 25 employees including management of TB field operations, surveillance, outreach staff and clinic activities.
Expanded outreach staff to promote direct observed therapy (DOT), education, treatment and prevention.
Managed TB surveillance data, analyzed data and prepared reports for program planning and evaluation.
Consulted and provided technical assistance in TB prevention and control to TB staff, health care providers, hospital infection control nurses and community based agencies.
Computerized the TB control program and established one of the largest computerized TB registries in the United States.
Implemented and evaluated quality control measures and negotiated with hospitals and local providers to increase the reporting of TB cases.
Presented TB surveillance findings at seminars and workshops.
Increased access to TB services to migrant workers. Aug 1991-Jan 1994 Disease Intervention Specialist
pre-test and post-test HIV counseling.
Maintained a case load of HIV patients and followed them for additional services and treatment.
Investigated contacts, suspects, and associates of syphilis and HIV patients and managed a caseload of infected contacts.
Assisted in the training of new employees on STD interviewing and investigative techniques
COMMITTEE/BOARD MEMBERSHIPS:
2012 - Current Board Chairman of Alpha Comfort Care, Inc 2009 - Current Board member of Worth Women’s Clinic
2012 - Current Member of the Governing Council, American Public Health Association
2011 - Current Executive Member of the Leadership Council, Georgia Latino Elected Officers 2003 - Current Epidemiology Section, American Public Health Association
2006 - 2008 “DeKalb Walk” Planning Committee, an initiative by the DeKalb County Commissioners to promote walking as healthy lifestyles for its citizens. 2006 Scientific Planning Committee, 2006 National STD Prevention Conference 2000- 2008 National Chlamydia Advisory Committee.
2000- 2008 Southeast Infertility Prevention Advisory Committee.
JOURNAL MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER:
Collegium Antropologicum
Pan American Journal of Public Health Transfusion
Preventive Medicine Pediatrics
Journal of Women’s Health REVIEWER:
Review proposed policy statements for the American Public Health Association External consultant in formulating CDC’s national goals on chlamydia
Review Abstracts for the American Public Health Association Reviewed Abstracts for the National STD Prevention Conference ORGANIZATIONS:
American Public Health Association COMPUTER SKILLS:
PUBLICATION: Peer-reviewed articles:
James, AB, Josephson, CD, Schreiber, GB, Roback, JD. The value of Area-Based Analyses of donation patterns for recruitment strategies. 2014 (Accepted for publication in the Journal of Transfusion).
Adelbert B. James, George B. Schreiber, Christopher D. Hillyer, Beth H. Shaz. Blood donations motivators and barriers: A descriptive study of African American and white voters. Transfusion and
Apheresis Science. 2013; Vol. 48 (I), pages 87-83
Adelbert B. James. Cassandra D. Josephson, Marta-Inez Castillejo, George B. Schreiber, John D. Roback. Epidemiologic profiles of foreign-born and US-born Hispanics in a major metropolitan area in the United States. Journal of Blood Transfusion, vol. 2012, Article ID 820514, 7 pages.
Doi:10.1155/2012/820514
James, AB, Hillyer, C.D, Shaz, B.H. Demographic differences in estimated blood donor eligibility prevalence in the United States. Transfusion. 2012; 52 (5) 1050-1061.
James, AB, Geisler W. Predictors of High Chlamydial and Gonococcal Prevalence among Men in the Southern United States. J Natl Med Assoc. 2011; 104 (1-2): 20-27.
James AB, Demmons DG, Schreiber GB, Hillyer CD, Shaz BH. Contribution of attitudinal factors to blood donation in African American church attendees. Transfusion. 2011; 51(1):158-165. (Study selected for media coverage)
Shaz BH, Winkler AM, James AB, Hillyer CD, Macleod JB. Pathophysiology of early trauma-induced coagulopathy: emerging evidence for hemodilution and coagulation factor depletion. J Trauma. 2011; 70(6):1401-1407.
Shaz B, James AB, Hillyer K. Demographic variations in blood donors and donations in a metropolitan area. J Natl Med Assoc. 2011; 103(4):351-357
Shaz BH, James AB, Demmons DG, Schreiber GB, Hillyer CD. The African American church as a donation site: motivations and barriers. Transfusion. 2010; 50(6):1240-1248.
Shaz BH, James AB, Hillyer KL, Schreiber GB, Hillyer CD. Demographic variations in blood donor deferrals in a major metropolitan area. Transfusion. 2009; 50(4):881-887.
James, AB, Simpson T, Chamberlain W. Chlamydia Prevalence among College Students: Reproductive and Public Health Implications. Sexually Transmitted Disease, 2009; 35, 529-532. (Study selected for media coverage)
Geisler, W, James, AB, (2008). Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections in Women Seeking Pregnancy Testing at Family Planning Clinics. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2008; 198 502 e1- 502 e4.
James, AB (2003). Sociodemographic Patterns of Sexually Active Young Females with Recurrent Chlamydia Infections in Rural and Urban Environments. Ann Arbor: University Microfilms International.
The value of geographic analyses and donation patterns for recruitment strategies. Poster presented at the American Association of Blood Banks in Boston, MA. October 2012
Epidemiologic profiles of US-born and foreign-born Hispanic blood donors in a major metropolitan area in the United States. Poster presented at the American Association of Blood Banks in San Diego, CA. (October 2011).
Demographic differences in donor eligibility. Poster presented at the American Association of Blood Banks in Baltimore, MD. (October 2010).
Differences in blood donation factors in African Americans and whites. Poster presented at the American Association of Blood Banks in Baltimore, MD. (October 2010).
Chlamydia and Gonococcal Infections among College Freshmen: implications for Screening High
School Students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health
Association, San Diego, CA. (October 2008).
Predictors of High Chlamydial and Gonococcal Prevalence among Men in the Southern U.S. Poster
presented at the bi-annual meeting of the CDC National STD Prevention Conference, Chicago, IL. (March 2008)
Recurrent Chlamydia Infections among Women in Urban and Rural Communities; paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC. (November 2007).
Chlamydial Infections among Women Presenting for Pregnancy Testing; paper presented at the
bi-annual meeting of the International Society for Sexually Transmitted Disease Research, Seattle, Washington. (July 2007)
Recurrent Chlamydia Infections among Women in Urban and Rural Communities; paper presented at
the bi-annual meeting of the International Society for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research, Seattle, Washington. (Study selected for media coverage). (July 2007)
Should we be Concerned about Chlamydial Infections among Oral Contraceptive Users; presented at
the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. (October 2006)
Chlamydia Prevalence among University Freshmen and Implications for Improved STI
Reduction Programs; poster presented at the bi-annual meeting of the CDC National STD
Prevention Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (May 2006).
Protective effects of Oral Contraceptives against Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; presented at the
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. (February 2006).
Targeting African American Adolescents at Risk for Infertility and HIV Infections; paper presented at
Strategies for Improving Health in Underserved Populations; Moderated session at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA. (December 2005).
Epidemiology of Chlamydial Infections in the United States; presented at the Department of
Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. (October 2005).
Chlamydia Update; taught a six-hour course to health care providers at the Mississippi
Department of Health, Starkville, MS. (April 2005).
Epidemiologic Patterns of Recurrent Chlamydia Infections at STD and Family Planning Clinics in the
Southeast, 2000-2004; paper presented at the board meeting of the Region IV Infertility Prevention
Project, Atlanta, GA. (March 2005).
Chlamydia Screening in College Populations: Results of and Lessons Learned from the 2004 Region
IV Chlamydia Awareness Campaign; paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of
Adolescent Medicine, Los Angeles, CA. (March 2005).
Detection of Chlamydial Infections in High-Risk Asymptomatic Adolescent and Young Adult Males
using Nucleic Acid Amplification Test; poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society of
Adolescent Medicine. (March 2005).
Chlamydia Screening– Results from Six College Campuses in Georgia; paper presented at the
bi-annual meeting of the CDC National STD Prevention Conference, Philadelphia, PA. (March 2004).
Epidemiology and Populations at Risk for Chlamydia Infections; presented at the State STD Update
meeting, Columbia, SC. (October 2003).
Tuberculosis Update; taught a six-hour course to health care providers at the Meridian County
Health Department, Meridian, MS. (March 2001).
Transmission and Risk Factors of Tuberculosis; presented at the National-Louis University, Tampa,
FL. (February 1998).
Tuberculosis Case Studies; Organized and coordinated conference for health care providers
at the University of South Florida. (October 1997).
Epidemiology of Tuberculosis; presented at the College of Nursing, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL.
(June 1997).
HIV Transmission in African American Communities in the Tampa Bay Area; presented to Community
Pastors and Ministers in Tampa, FL. (April 1995).
HIV Transmission in African American Communities; paper presented at Minority AIDS Prevention
Initiative and Health Education & Risk Reduction Training Workshop in Tampa, FL. (September 1994).
