Biography

Dr. Justin L. Wilson is an accomplished educator, scientist, and academic leader whose career reflects a deep commitment to advancing health professions education, student success, and innovation in higher education. He earned his Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics from Howard University College of Medicine, where his research examined the kidney’s role in chronic hypertension under the mentorship of Dexter Lee, PhD. He later completed prestigious postdoctoral training at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the laboratory of Mark Knepper, MD, PhD, contributing to groundbreaking research on vasopressin signaling, phospho-peptide phosphorylation, and aquaporin regulation in renal physiology.

Dr. Wilson began his academic career at Hampton University, where he served as a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences and continued his work exploring renal mechanisms involved in chronic disease. Throughout his career, he has become widely recognized for his passion for mentorship, educational excellence, and transformative leadership. As Director of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at Cleveland State University, he helped prepare and inspire the next generation of scholars to pursue graduate and professional education.

A respected voice in assessment, curriculum innovation, and standardized testing, Dr. Wilson has contributed nationally and internationally as a science editor/director, curriculum developer, and examination specialist. He has also served on the faculty of pharmacy and physician assistant programs at Xavier University of Louisiana.

Currently, Dr. Wilson lectures at Howard University. His professional interests include assessment, curriculum innovation, student success, and the integration of artificial intelligence into health professions education. Beyond academia, he enjoys music, museums, meaningful experiences, and creating lasting memories with family and friends.