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David A. Sanders is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University, affiliated with the Markey Center for Structural Biology. His research focuses on molecular virology, enzymatic mechanisms, and scientific publication ethics. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale College and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley (1989). His work includes designing novel retroviral vectors for gene therapy, studying Ebola virus entry mechanisms, and advocating for peer review reform. Sanders has been involved in biodefense initiatives, including inspections of Soviet-era biological research facilities in Siberia.
Key research interests include:
- Retroviral and alphavirus pseudotyped vectors for gene delivery
- Enzymatic phosphoryl transfer mechanisms in E. coli
- Structural biology of exopolyphosphatases as antibiotic targets
- Ethics of scientific publication and peer review systems
Awards and recognitions include the NSF CAREER Award, American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award, and Moses Passer Lecturer honor. He has served on national science policy committees (FASEB, AAU) and led Purdue University Senate initiatives. His lab has developed groundbreaking animated models of enzyme-substrate interactions, published in journals like Structure and PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Current projects explore CRISPR delivery via viral vectors and biodefense applications of Ebola glycoprotein research.
Sanders actively engages in public discourse on science policy, appearing in media like New York Times and Times Higher Education. He has pioneered reforms to anonymize grant proposals to reduce reviewer bias and combat academic plagiarism.
