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David Fulton is a Professor and Director at the Vascular Biology Center within the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology from New York Medical College (1996), preceded by an MS (1995) and BS (1991, Honors) in Pharmacology from Monash University, Australia. With postdoctoral training at Yale University (1997-2001), his academic career spans over two decades, marked by leadership roles and extensive research contributions.
His research focuses on molecular mechanisms in vascular biology, including inflammation in obesity, circadian rhythm disruption in vascular disease, and epigenetic regulation in pulmonary hypertension. As a Regents' Professor since 2018, he has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Award and the 2016 Distinguished Research Award from AURI.
Recent publications highlight his work on metabolic signaling pathways (AMPKalpha1/PRKAA1), adenosine kinase in vascular injury, and novel regulators of smooth muscle and endothelial function. His lab mentors PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows, including Hunter Sellers, Zach Brown, and Steve Haigh, who have received prestigious fellowships.
Scientific Awards
- 2024 Outstanding Faculty Award, Augusta University
- 2016 Distinguished Research Award, AURI
- 2007 APS CV Section New Investigator Award
- 1995 ASPET Travel Award
He actively contributes to academic governance through roles on the Graduate Program Committee (2011-present), Executive Committee (2012-present), and Augusta University Research Inc. Board of Directors (2017-present). His editorial service includes positions at Biochemical Pharmacology and British Journal of Pharmacology since 2016.
