David M. Wilson

David M. Wilson is a Physician Scientist at the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in Molecular Imaging and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). He holds dual appointments in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and contributes to clinical and research programs.

• Education: B.S. in Biochemistry (Harvard), M.D./Ph.D. (Columbia University)
• Clinical Training: Radiology and Neuroradiology at UCSF

Dr. Wilson's research focuses on developing molecular probes for cancer and infection imaging, leveraging hyperpolarized 13C MRI and PET technologies. His work bridges structural chemistry and biochemical insights to advance diagnostic tools.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to:

• Bacterial infection imaging via D-amino acid tracers
• Tumor microenvironment pH monitoring
• Redox-sensitive probes for oxidative stress
• Hybrid PET/MRI applications in oncology

Scientific awards include grants from the Radiological Society of North America and NIH, alongside Harvard's Magna Cum Laude distinction for his undergraduate work.