LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville School of Medicine (ULSOM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jiapeng Huang, M.D., Ph.D., as the new Chief Scientific Officer and Associate Dean for Clinical Research. The role is the first-ever joint leadership role between the School of Medicine and UofL Health, strategically aligning the academic mission of the school with the clinical mission of UofL Health and further positioning the two entities as partners in clinical care, education and research.
Dr. Huang brings extensive experience in leading research initiatives and teams, blending a background in medicine and research leadership. In his new capacity, Dr. Huang will allocate 30% of his time to the joint leadership role, 20% to clinical care and the remaining 50% to research and administrative responsibilities. Strategic meetings, shared governance models and joint reporting mechanisms will ensure alignment between both entities.
“I am deeply honored to serve in this dual leadership role at such a pivotal time for both ULSOM and UofL Health,” Dr. Huang said. “We have a unique opportunity to synergize our academic innovation with clinical excellence, fostering a research environment that is inclusive, impactful and sustainable.”
The joint appointment is designed to establish an integrated and efficient research ecosystem that enhances patient care, drives innovation and supports investigators at all stages of their careers. Dr. Huang will oversee initiatives to strengthen infrastructure, streamline research processes and implement collaborative strategies that empower physicians.
Passionate about ongoing research initiatives, Dr. Huang aims to position both ULSOM and UofL Health as national leaders in clinical research. His priorities include streamlining research infrastructure, building a deidentified data warehouse, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing the visibility of clinical and translational research.
“We are grateful for Dr. Huang’s unwavering support and are confident that his leadership will significantly amplify our research impact and strengthen our partnership with UofL Health,” said ULSOM Dean Jeffrey Bumpous, M.D.
As Dr. Huang works to bridge the gap between researchers and clinicians, he encourages anyone interested in participating in research initiatives to reach out. Whether new to research or looking to scale up an existing program, Dr. Huang and his team are prepared to support and guide your goals.
