David Roane

Dr. David Roane is a Professor and founding Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at East Tennessee State University's Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Previously, he served as DeGree Endowed Professor and Biology Chair at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. His adjunct affiliations include Pennington Biomedical Research Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, and LSU School of Human Ecology.

Education:

• BA in Communication, Drake University (1979)
• BS in Zoology, Louisiana Tech University (1984)
• PhD in Medical Physiology, LSU Health Sciences Center (1987)
• Postdoctoral Training: Nutritional Neuroscience (University of Georgia, 1989)
• Specialized Training: Evolutionary Mechanisms (Dartmouth, 1996), Molecular Genetics (University of Florida, 1999)

Research Focus: Dr. Roane investigates glucose-sensing in the central nervous system, with work spanning neuropharmacology, metabolic regulation, and behavioral neuroscience. His NIH, NSF, and DoD-funded projects explore neural mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases.

Publications: His research outputs emphasize neurochemical responses to stimuli like amphetamines (2010) and hypothalamic glucose regulation (2004), reflecting expertise in neuropharmacology and metabolic physiology.

Awards & Honors:

• DeGree Endowed Professor
• Rho Chi Honor Society
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Grants & Service: Secured multi-agency funding (NIH, DoD, HHMI). Chaired ETSU's Animal Care Committee (2008–2014), advises Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, and contributes to accreditation committees. His mentorship emphasizes student empowerment and collaborative research.