David M. Rocke

David M. Rocke is a Distinguished Professor in Public Health Sciences at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on statistical analysis of omics data (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics), radiation biology, and formal models in international relations. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois, Chicago (1972) and has contributed extensively to biomedical statistics, wound healing mechanisms, and proteomic identification methods.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Illinois Chicago, 1972
• M.A., Mathematics, University of Illinois Chicago, 1968

Research Interests:

• Statistical methods for omics data analysis
• Proteomic profiling for disease diagnosis (e.g., FOP, kidney disease)
• Low-dose radiation effects on skin biology
• Forensic applications of hair proteomics
• Systems biology approaches to wound healing

Key Contributions:

• Developed statistical tools for RNA-seq data analysis (LMGene)
• Pioneered hair shaft proteomics for human identification
• Investigated beta-blockers in combined burn/radiation wound healing
• Studied genetic variants in ichthyoses and congenital skin disorders

Awards & Recognition: Not explicitly listed in provided texts, but his work has been featured in high-impact journals like PLOS ONE and Diabetes Care.

Grants & Advising: Led projects on radiation biology, proteomic biomarkers, and statistical methodologies. Collaborates across disciplines, including biomedical engineering and international relations modeling.

Labs/Teams: Active in UC Davis's Department of Public Health Sciences, contributing to translational research initiatives in biostatistics and bioinformatics.