Jay M. McDonald, M.D.--Role of Ca2+/Calmodulin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Disease

The role of calcium calmodulin and related signaling pathways are being investigated in osteoporosis, AIDS pathogenesis and diabetes. Specifically, research is focused on the role of calmodulin in osteoclast function, HIV-1 mediated apoptosis and tyrosine kinase signaling pathways in diabetes and insulin resistance.

Biography:

1990. Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology

1990-1994. UAB Research Foundation, Board of Directors

1990. Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Association of Pathology Chairs

1987-1988. Exec Board and Past-President, Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists

1985. Juvenile Diabetes Foundation

1983. Advisory Committees - National Diabetes Advisory Board, NIH

1969. M.D. from Wayne State University, then internship and residency training at the University of Oregon and Wayne State University, and postdoctoral training at Washington University School of Medicine.

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