David Wishart

David Wishart is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Alberta, holding dual appointments in the Faculty of Science (Biological Sciences) and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology). He specializes in bioinformatics, metabolomics, and computational biology, with a focus on developing tools and databases such as PathBank, DrugBank, and MetaboAnalyst.

His research interests include biomarker discovery for diseases like cancer and neurological disorders, metabolomics-driven precision medicine, and the development of standardized analytical protocols for NMR-based metabolomics. He teaches advanced courses in bioinformatics (BIOIN 301/401 and BIOL 501) and collaborates across disciplines, including computing science and veterinary medicine.

Recent work emphasizes clinical validation of metabolite markers for early cancer detection, metabolomic analysis of animal health, and integration of metabolomic data with digital health systems. His contributions to open-source bioinformatics tools have been pivotal in advancing metabolomics research globally.