David Nathan Proctor

David Nathan Proctor, PhD is a Professor in Kinesiology and Professor in the Department of Medicine with extensive research in exercise physiology, vascular function, and aging. His work particularly focuses on women's cardiovascular health, metabolic conditions, and interventions for age-related vascular decline.

His primary research interests include:

• Vascular physiology during exercise
• Age-related cardiovascular changes, especially in women
• Nitrate supplementation effects on vascular function
• Peripheral arterial disease mechanisms
• Neurovascular coupling in metabolic syndrome
• Hemodynamic responses to exercise in aging populations

Dr. Proctor's recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research program examining how exercise, nutrition, and vascular function intersect in aging and disease states. His work frequently investigates interventions to improve blood flow regulation in older adults and those with chronic conditions like peripheral artery disease.

With an h-index of 40 and 8,730 citations, Dr. Proctor has established significant scholarly impact in his field.

He currently leads the active project 'From Human Performance to Precision Health in an Aging World: Noll Lab at 50' (National Institute on Aging, 2024-2025) and has previously directed multiple NIH-funded projects including studies on leg hemodynamics in aging, low leucine diets, and femoral revascularization in peripheral artery disease.