David Ashen-Gary

David Ashen-Gary is an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine & Primary Care within the Department of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he bridges clinical medicine and photochemical research.

His research focuses on singlet oxygen chemistry and its biomedical applications, with expertise in cyclometalated complexes, nanoparticle interactions, and reactive oxygen species quenching. This interdisciplinary work connects photochemistry with internal medicine, particularly exploring implications for photodynamic therapy and solar energy conversion systems.

His publication record includes significant contributions to understanding singlet oxygen generation mechanisms, with his 2014 review article establishing foundational knowledge in cyclometalated complex applications. Current research trends indicate strong emphasis on cadmium-sulfur nanoparticle reactions and singlet oxygen quenching kinetics in biological contexts.

Dr. Ashen-Gary's work has been supported by National Institutes of Health funding, specifically grant R25 GM061331 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, reflecting the translational potential of his photochemical research in medical applications.