Dave Y.
About Dave Y.
Dave Y. is a Program Official at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in chemical defense and medical countermeasures, contributing to over 100 peer-reviewed publications and serving as a lead spokesperson on related initiatives.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Currently, Dave Y. serves as a Program Official at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. He has held this position since 2007, contributing to various programs and initiatives related to health research. In addition to his role as Program Official, he is the Deputy Director of the Chemical Countermeasures Research Program at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 2018. In this capacity, he advises senior leadership, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, on program planning and execution across multiple federal agencies.
Education and Expertise
Dave Y. earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Neuropharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics from the University of Maryland Baltimore, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of Rochester, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in health research and chemical defense.
Background in Health Research
Before joining NIH, Dave Y. worked as a Health Research Analyst IV at Northrop Grumman from 2007 to 2009, where he was a contractor to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and NIH. He also served as a Research Scientist at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education from 2002 to 2007, focusing on chemical defense. His extensive experience in health research spans over two decades and includes roles at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) as a Research Project Manager and Health Program Specialist.
Publications and Presentations
Dave Y. has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has presented at numerous national and international conferences. His contributions to the field of health research are recognized through his active participation in workshops, conferences, and symposia, where he facilitates communication among investigators and provides insights on emerging research directions.
Leadership and Coordination Roles
In his current role, Dave Y. directs and coordinates a trans-NIH team that includes Health Scientist Administrators and Program Officers from various institutes. This collaborative effort encompasses organizations such as the National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).