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Physician

Medical Researcher

Computer Programmer

Bioinformatician

Polyglot Linguist

A US-based physician, medical researcher, and bioinformatics expert – with MD and PhD doctorates from Harvard Medical School and MIT, affiliated with Health & Human Services. 

Dr. Wes contributes to leading media publications with in-depth analysis and commentary on medicine and science. Drawing on his expertise as a physician and researcher, he enjoys providing clear, evidence-based insights that make complex topics accessible to broad audiences. His contributions help readers navigate emerging trends, medical breakthroughs, and the evolving landscape of healthcare and scientific discovery.

If you’re a credited journalist seeking a well-rounded physician’s perspective, Dr. Wes welcomes your requests. While he may not be able to accommodate every inquiry, he gives each request his full attention.

 
Please email: jwesulmteam@gmail.com

Young tyke Dr. Wes at age 11 already doing science!

NRL research J. Wes Ulm under mentorship of Dr. George Carruthers algal growth and functional parameters in terrestrial and extraterrestrial milieus.

Original pictures and diagrams from Young Researcher Prospect-supported investigations into algal growth, function, and adaptation in terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments, spring 1986, guided by Dr. George Carruthers on Naval Research Lab main campus.

Future Dr. Wes at work simulating space station and Martian cultivation environments, under the watchful eyes and mentorship of Drs. Carruthers and Vincent Maturi and Peter Corro at the Naval Research Lab young researchers program.
 

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June, 2025: June, 2025: What is the maximum heat your body can survive? New research has an alarming answer

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June, 2025: Drug Info: How long does benazepril stay in your system?

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August, 2024: I Drank Beer Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

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May, 2024: A tailored vaccine shows promise in treating childhood eczema

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April, 2024: Antipsychotic drugs to treat dementia linked to more health dangers than previously thought

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March, 2024: Daily walking can lower cardiovascular disease risk, even in people who sit most of the day

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February, 2024: How erectile dysfunction drugs may help lower Alzheimer's disease risk

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November, 2023: How high cholesterol and hypertension increase heart disease risks in younger adults

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October, 2023: Dementia Risk Linked to High Blood Pressure Variability in Later Years

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September, 2023: New molecule may reduce brain inflammation in Alzheimer's

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August, 2023: FDA approves antipsychotic drug brexpiprazole for dementia — is it safe?

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August, 2023: Constipation linked to higher risk of cognitive decline

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August, 2023: Eczema: How sun exposure during vacation can affect your skin microbiome

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August, 2023: Could acne bacteria actually help skin barrier function?

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August, 2023: Elucidation of bioinformatic-guided high-prospect drug repositioning candidates for DMD via Swanson linking of target-focused latent knowledge from text-mined categorical metadata

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July, 2023: Targeting inflammatory macrophages may help treat and prevent AFib

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July, 2023: How hot is too hot for the human body? Study offers new insights

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July, 2023: How bacteria can colonize skin and accelerate eczema growth

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June, 2023: How might bacteria-eating viruses and gut bacteria contribute to longevity?

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June, 2023: Could AI Replace Doctors?

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April, 2023: Migraine: Experts Discuss Best Ways to Treat These Headaches

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April, 2023: Protein Deficiency: Signs, Symptoms & How To Get Back On Track

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April, 2023: Why Black patients tend to have a higher rate of kidney dialysis graft failure

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December, 2022: Here’s What Happens to Your Liver When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

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November, 2022: USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence for Routine Skin Cancer Screening

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April, 2022: Researchers Are Developing a New COVID Vaccine for Cancer Patients

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March, 2022: Why Do Some People Never Get COVID-19?

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July, 2020: Globally recognized and highly-cited expert in bioinformatic-guided drug repurposing (most recently for COVID-19 and Duchenne muscular dystrophy)

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