F. David Horgen

F. David Horgen is a Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Natural Science at Hawaii Pacific University's College of Natural and Computational Sciences. He leads the Laboratory of Marine Biological Chemistry and serves in multiple administrative and leadership roles, including Chair of the Dive Control Board, Head of the Shared Instrumentation Facility, and Faculty Athletics Representative.

Education:

• Post-doctoral Fellowship, Marine Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Ph.D., Pharmacognosy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, University of Illinois at Chicago
• B.S., Biology, Florida International University

Dr. Horgen's research focuses on marine natural products chemistry, exploring bioactive compounds from marine organisms with potential applications in human medicine, particularly in cancer therapy. His work integrates bioanalytical chemistry, biological screening, and chemical ecology to discover molecules that modulate disease-related proteins. He teaches a range of courses including Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Marine Natural Products Chemistry at the graduate level.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his research program is clearly oriented toward drug discovery from marine sources, emphasizing structural diversity and therapeutic potential.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• 2017 HPU Teacher of the Year
• 2014 HPU Golden Apple Award for Scholarship
• 2011 Visiting Professor (honorary), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• 2011 Weinman Innovator Award for Translational Research (Co-investigator)
• 2009 Jack L. Beal Award, American Chemical Society/American Society of Pharmacognosy
• 2004 Presidents Award for Outstanding Service by a Faculty Member, HPU
• 2002 AFPE Fellow
• 1996 Van Dorens Scholars Scholarship
• 1993–1997 Graduate College University Fellowship
• 1993–1996 Graduate Fellowship, AFPE
• 1992 NSF Graduate Fellowship (Honorable Mention)

Dr. Horgen has been actively involved in research funding and mentorship, serving as Principal Investigator in translational cancer research projects. His lab provides training opportunities in natural products isolation, structural elucidation, and bioactivity testing. He also contributes to university governance and student life through his role as Faculty Athletics Representative.

He leads the Laboratory of Marine Biological Chemistry and oversees the Shared Instrumentation Facility, supporting interdisciplinary research across campus. His fieldwork involves scuba diving and marine sample collection, aligning with his personal interests in fishing, spearfishing, and the outdoors.