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David J. Loftus

David J. Loftus

Research AST, Biological Studies

Phone: (650) 604-1011
Email: David.J.Loftus@nasa.gov
Affiliation: Space Biosciences Research Branch

Education

Ph.D., Molecular Biology Program (Biophysics) Washington University School of Medicine, Medical Scientist Training Program
M.D., Washington University School of Medicine, Medical Scientist Training Program
B.A., Chemistry (Biochemistry), Pomona College

Medical Training

Internship/Residency, Internal Medicine
Stanford University Hospital and Clinics
Clinical Fellowship, Hematology
Stanford University
Postdoctoral Fellowship (K-08), Molecular and Cellular Physiology
Stanford University

Research Interests-Basic Science

  • Physical chemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Materials science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Fundamental space biology
  • Cell biology, cell motility, cytoskeletal physiology
  • Hematology/hematopoietic system
  • Theory and mechanisms of carcinogenesis

Research Interests-Applied

  • Medical technology development
  • Implantable devices
  • Medical applications of nanotechnology
  • Space medicine, military medicine, medical care in harsh environments
  • Medical biomarkers
  • Clinical breath analysis
  • Portable diagnostic technologies
  • Biodetection
  • Lunar soil/dust health effects and interaction with biological systems
  • Lunar/planetary soil biomaterials (biocomposites) engineering

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