David B. Thorp

David B. Thorp, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Human Physiology at Gonzaga University. He earned his Ph.D. (2006) and M.Sc. (2001) from the University of Western Ontario and a B.Sc. (1997) from the University of Guelph. His research focuses on exercise-induced adaptations in skeletal/cardiac muscle, cardiovascular responses during the human dive reflex, and effects of exercise on cognition and aging.

Dr. Thorp teaches courses including Human Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, and Physiology of Aging. He actively advises undergraduate research projects, with students frequently presenting at regional conferences.

His work bridges molecular mechanisms (e.g., Hsp70 phosphorylation, PKC signaling) with applied physiology, emphasizing gender-specific responses and clinical applications for cardioprotection.