James Blanchard (scientist)

James Blanchard is a Canadian physician who is Professor of Community Health Science at the University of Manitoba and a Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Public Health.

Blanchard has done research and public health program development related to HIV/AIDS in India and other south Asian countries. Between 2001 and 2007 he was based in Bangalore, India, helping to establish and lead the University's extensive program of HIV research and public health programming. In addition to his research and program leadership, Blanchard has provided technical advice for national and international organizations, including the national AIDS control programs for India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the World Bank.

Blanchard has also worked with a diverse group of researchers in Manitoba to better understand the extent, distribution and causes of inflammatory bowel disease.

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