Howard M. Prentice

Howard M. Prentice, Ph.D., is a Professor of Biomedical Science at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University. He has held academic roles since 1993, including positions at the University of Glasgow and Stanford University. His research focuses on neuroprotection, ischemic stroke, and gene therapy for retinal diseases.

Education:

• 1980 – M.A. Honours, Experimental Psychology, University of Aberdeen, UK
• 1981 – DEA, Neurobiology, L'INSERM, Paris, France
• 1984 – M.Sc. Neurochemistry, University of London, UK
• 1987 – Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of London, UK

Research Interests:

His principal research focuses on tissue hypoxia and ischemia, molecular pathways of neuroprotection in stroke therapy, and gene therapy strategies for retinal diseases. He explores ER stress pathways, hypoxia-regulated gene therapy, and pharmacological preconditioning for myocardial and cerebral ischemia.

His translational work has led to patent awards and includes investigations into anti-apoptotic mechanisms and preconditioning pathways for neuroprotection.

Scientific Awards:

• 2015 – Organizing Committee, Global Summit on Stroke, Birmingham, England
• 2014 – Nominated International Faculty, International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease
• 2012 – Nominated International Faculty, International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease
• 2010 – Nominated International Faculty, International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease
• 2009 – College of Biomedical Science Award for Excellence in Teaching, FAU
• 2007 – Dwight W. Warren Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, FAU
• 1991–1992 – Senior Investigatorship, American Heart Association

Affiliations & Collaborations:

• Member, Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, FAU
• Member, Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (CMBB), FAU
• Voluntary Associate Professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, University of Miami
• Visiting Associate Professor, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School (2013–2014)

Labs & Teams: Dr. Prentice is affiliated with interdisciplinary centers at FAU, including the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences and the Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, fostering collaboration in systems neuroscience, molecular biology, and translational medicine.