Daniel Raftery

Daniel Raftery, PhD, serves as Professor in the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. He maintains dual academic appointments at the University of Washington: Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

His educational foundation includes a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Raftery specializes in metabolomics—the comprehensive analysis of metabolic processes—with primary focus on identifying cancer-specific metabolite alterations for early detection. Using high-throughput technology and machine learning, he develops metabolite profiling techniques from minimal biological samples (e.g., blood droplets) to detect cancer earlier than conventional methods, monitor recurrence, and guide treatment decisions. His research extends to diabetes, heart disease, nutrition-based prevention strategies, and aging mechanisms.

While the source material does not detail specific scientific awards, his work has garnered institutional recognition including features in Science Spotlight (2018) regarding Polycystic kidney disease research and Hutch News (2012) announcing his appointment to Public Health Sciences. No information about student advising, grant funding, or laboratory teams was provided in the source text.