David H Rivier

David H Rivier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Illinois, specializing in molecular mechanisms of gene regulation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry/Biology from University of the Pacific
• Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Oregon-Eugene
• Postdoctoral training at University of California-Berkeley

Research Focus: Dr. Rivier's laboratory investigates protein-nucleic acid interactions, with emphasis on silencer elements, telomere biology, and DNA replication origins in yeast. His work bridges molecular genetics and biochemistry to elucidate transcriptional regulation mechanisms, particularly through Ku protein complexes and SAS-mediated silencing pathways.

Publication Trends: His 13 research outputs demonstrate sustained focus on yeast epigenetics since the 1990s, with landmark studies identifying SAS4/SAS5 genes and characterizing internal silencers. Citations (18-23 per major paper) reflect foundational contributions to understanding replication-origin duality and chromatin-mediated gene silencing.