James P. Kemp

Background

Kemp, James P. was born on June 18, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of James P. Kemp.

Education

Bachelor in Biology, University of Virginia, 1958; Doctor of Medicine, University of Virginia, 1962.

Career

Intern in pediatrics, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1962-1963; resident in pediatrics, Emory University Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, 1964-1965; staff pediatrician, United States Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1965-1967; fellow pediatric allergy and clinical immunology, University of California, San Francisco, 1967-1969; co-director pediatric allergy and immunology training progressive, University of California, San Diego, 1969-1976; private practice allergy, San Diego, since 1969. Consultant Food and Drug Administration. Clinical professor pediatrics U. Hospital, Mercy Hospital.

Chief division allergy & immunology, Chilren's Hospital and Health Center, 1988-1990. Member medical staff Grossmont Hospital, Sharp's Memorial Hospital, all in San Diego. Member pulmonary board United States Pharmacopeia, since 1992.

Presenter numerous researchpapers in field.

Achievements

• James P. Kemp has been listed as a noteworthy Allergist, immunologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Academy Allergy and Immunology (commission on drugs since 1970, chairman, 1987, vice president 1996, Asthma Mortality Task Force since 1986, Research Council since 1987), American College Allergy and Immunology, American Academy Pediatrics (executive com.allergy and immunology section 1982-1984), American Association Certified Allergists, American College Chest Physicians (steering committee section on allergy and clinical immunology 1989). Member American Medical Association (drug evaluations consultant 1986), American ThoracicSoc., Association for the Care of Asthma, Western Society Allergy and Immunology, California Medical Association, California Society Allergy and Clinical Immunology (president 1972), San Diego County Medical Society, San Diego Allergy Society (president 1971), Asthma and Allergy Foundation American.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, camping, ranching.

Connections

Married Judith A. Kemp.

Father:

James P. Kemp Kemp

Spouse:

Judith A. Kemp.