Daniel Wayne Trott

Dr. Daniel Wayne Trott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Arlington. He specializes in immunology and aging, focusing on how the immune system interacts with cardiovascular and metabolic systems. His research explores age-related pathologies like hypertension and diabetes, emphasizing lifestyle interventions like exercise to mitigate these conditions.

Education:
- PhD in Kinesiology, Texas A&M University (2010)
- B.S. in Exercise Science, University of New Mexico (2004)

Research Interests:
Dr. Trott's lab investigates the role of T-cells in arterial aging, metabolic dysfunction, and the effects of exercise. Key topics include:
- Immune-mediated vascular dysfunction
- CD8+ T-cell contributions to hypertension
- Senolytic drug impacts on aging tissues

Awards & Honors:
- Kinesiology Faculty Teaching Award (2023)
- NIH Early Career Reviewer (2020)
- Bulter-Williams Scholar (2018)

Grants & Funding:
- NIH grants totaling over $1M for T-cell studies in aging
- Collaborative projects with institutions like Vanderbilt University and University of Utah
- Pilot grants exploring gut virome interventions for arterial aging

Labs & Teams:
Director of the Integrative Immunology Laboratory at UTA, focusing on translational approaches from cell culture to human studies.