David Thomas

David Thomas is an Associate Professor at University of the Pacific since 2000, specializing in cellular biochemistry, immunology, and neuroscience. He teaches pharmacy and graduate courses including Physiology I, Immunology, Neuropsychiatric Disorders, and Cellular Signaling Mechanisms. His research focuses on calcium signaling dynamics in cellular processes and pathologies.

• BS in Biology, California State University Sacramento (1985)
• MS in Microbiology and Immunology, California State University Sacramento (1989)
• PhD in Cellular Biochemistry, University of California, Davis (1996)

Research Focus: Investigates intracellular calcium signaling dynamics, particularly in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) calcium stores and their roles in neurodegeneration, heart failure, and immune dysfunction. Uses lymphocyte and neuronal cell models for molecular and pharmacological studies.

Publication Trends: Recent works examine SERCA activators, STIM1 protein interactions, and SOCE pathway disruptions in neuronal and immune cell systems. Earlier studies explored ryanodine receptor activation and calcium influx mechanisms.

Professional Affiliations: Member of American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and American Society of Physiology. Collaborates with researchers like Diptiman Bose and Clinton Mathias.