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James Byrd, MD, Research, Ann Arbor, MI

JamesBrianByrdMD

Research Ann Arbor, MI

Physician-Scientist, University of Michigan

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  • Office

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    Phone+1 734-998-7400

Summary

  • I am board-certified cardiologist and physician-scientist with a long-standing research and clinical interest in hypertension and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. I have a Master of Science degree in Clinical Investigation from Vanderbilt University, and I have extensive experience in the conduct of translational research. My experience ranges from study design to recruitment to hands-on biochemical characterization of study participants. In addition, I am an American Society of Hypertension-certified hypertension specialist.

    I am an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) at the University of Michigan, where my laboratory is actively engaged in translational research related to human hypertension.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008 - 2011
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2011 - 2027
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Oriented Mentored Research Award (K23) NIH (NHLBI)
  • Fellow (FAHA), AHA Council on Hypertension American Heart Association, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Out-of-Office Blood Pressure Monitoring in 2018  
    James Byrd, MD, JAMA
  • Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Mortality in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The SUMMIT Trial  
    James Byrd, MD, European Heart Journal
  • Pollen count and presentation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema  
    Straka B, Nian H, Sloan C, Byrd JB, Woodard-Grice A, Yu C, Stone E, Steven G, Hartert T, Teo KK, Pare G, McCarty CA, Brown NJ, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Finding a Needle in a Haystack: Insights from an Electronic Health Record
    Carcora C, Browning A, Byrd JB, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Diabetes Complications Symposium, Nashville, TN, 8/2013
  • Aldosterone Synthase Promoter Polymorphism and Cardiovascular Phenotypes in a Large, Multi-Ethnic Prospective Cohort
    Byrd JB, Auchus RJ, White PC, 39th International Aldosterone Conference, San Francisco, CA, 6/2013
  • Genetic Variants Associated with ACE inhibitor-Associated Angioedema
    Pare G, Kubo M, Byrd JB, McCarty CA, Woodard-Grice A, Teo KK, Anand SS, Zuvich RL, Bradford Y, Ross S, Nakamura Y, Ritchie M, Brown NJ, American Heart Association’s Council for High Blood Pressure Research Meeting, Washington, DC, 9/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Medicare Reimbursement Policy for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Qualitative Analysis of Public Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
    Medicare Reimbursement Policy for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Qualitative Analysis of Public Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesDecember 1st, 2019
  • High Blood Pressure: Can Anxiety Lead to Hypertension? Find Out
    High Blood Pressure: Can Anxiety Lead to Hypertension? Find OutOctober 15th, 2019
  • Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure? Here's What the Research Says
    Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure? Here's What the Research SaysApril 24th, 2019

Grant Support

  • Aldosterone and the menopausal transition's increase in blood pressure and cardiovascular riskNational Heart Lung and Blood Institute2024–2029
  • K23NIH NHLBIPresent

Committees

  • Hypertension Topic Expert Panel member, American College of Physicians 2024 - Present
  • Council Member, American College of Cardiology Academic Council

Research History

  • Gilbert Blount Endowed Research FellowConducted research focused on hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The work resulted in multiple first-author publications.2010 - 2011
  • Clinical Pharmacology FellowConducted translational research in hypertension. Earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation. Published a series of first-author publications in high-impact journals.2008 - 2011

Professional Memberships