David Krzywanski

David Krzywanski, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physiology within the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. He earned his PhD in Redox Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2006) and holds a B.S. in Biology from Millersville University (1999).

• Graduate: B.S. Biology (Millersville University, 1999)
• PhD: Redox Biology (University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2006)
• Postdoctoral Training: University of Alabama at Birmingham (2007-2011)

Dr. Krzywanski's research focuses on redox biology, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress mechanisms in cardiovascular diseases, including atherogenesis and hypertension. His work explores how oxidative stress impacts DNA damage, protein modifications, and lipid metabolism, with applications in Down syndrome and environmental toxicology.

His recent publications highlight the role of nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase (NNT) in regulating mitochondrial ROS and vascular inflammation, as well as oxidative stress contributions to Down syndrome pathology and ozone-induced atherogenesis. His work spans molecular biology, cardiovascular science, and environmental medicine.

• Travel Award for 17th Annual Meeting of SFRBM (2010)
• 1st Place, Postdoctoral Research Day, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2010)
• Young Investigator Award, Gordon Research Conference on Oxygen Radicals in Biology (2006)
• Young Investigator Awards from SFRBM (2004, 2007, 2010)

Dr. Krzywanski is affiliated with professional societies including the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine (SFRBM). His research integrates mitochondrial bioenergetics, oxidative stress signaling, and translational studies in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.