Devendra Agrawal

Dr. Devendra Agrawal is a Professor and Director of the Department of Translational Research at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences. He holds advanced degrees including PhD (Biochemistry) from Lucknow University and PhD (Medical Sciences) from McMaster University, along with an MBA and MS in ITM. A globally recognized scholar, he has held leadership roles including Founding Chairman of the Department of Translational Research at Creighton University and Senior Vice President for Research. His research focuses on translational medicine, cardiovascular science, musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases, supported by NIH grants. He has published over 410 peer-reviewed articles and trained 136 postdoctoral and graduate students.

Education:

• M.Sc. (Chemistry), Lucknow University, India (1973)
• Ph.D. (Biochemistry), Lucknow University, India (1978)
• Ph.D. (Medical Sciences), McMaster University, Canada (1984)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of British Columbia, Canada
• MBA & MS (ITM), Creighton University, USA (2004-2005)

Research Interests:
Dr. Agrawal’s work bridges laboratory discoveries to clinical applications. Key areas include ECM remodeling in rotator cuff injuries, mechanisms of plaque vulnerability in atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome impacts, and regenerative therapies using stem cells and electromagnetic fields. He pioneered swine models for translational cardiovascular research and investigates environmental factors in disease pathogenesis.

Awards:

• Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award for Teaching (2017)
• Bohuslav Ostadal Award (2015-2016)
• Creighton University Distinguished Professor Award
• Man of the Year (2000), Award of Excellence (2013)

Advising/Grants:
Trained 64 postdocs and 72 students. Serves on NIH, VA, and international grant review panels. Editor for Journal of Immunology and American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology.

Labs/Teams:
Leads multidisciplinary translational research initiatives integrating osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and veterinary science at WesternU. Active in collaborative projects with clinical scientists on gene therapy, bariatric surgery outcomes, and esophageal disease mechanisms.