James Williams, BS

Indiana University School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
635 N. Barnhill Dr
MS 224
Indianapolis, IN
USA 46202
jaawilli@iupui.edu

Biographical Sketch:
2007-present--Laboratory Manager--Infectious Diseases laboratory, Indiana University School of Medicine 2000-2007--Laboratory Supervisor--Infectious Diseases laboratory, Indiana University School of Medicine 1990-1999--Research Technician--Infectious Diseases laboratory, Indiana University School of Medicine Initiated testing for Herpes Simplex Virus using real time PCR to assess asymptomatic shedding using serially collected samples. Performed PCR testing of over 1600 samples to determine the prevalence, incidence and natural history of Mycoplasma genitalium in an adolescent population by DIG-PCR. Adapted a commercially available PCR assay to detect Trichomonas vaginalis from clinical samples. Prepared and presented research data orally and in abstract form at national and international conferences.