Manager, MLK Cores, Research Resource Program, Office of Research; Program Manager, Summer Student Research Program, Department of Pediatrics, UCSF
Dr. David Killilea is a research scientist at the University of California, San Francisco with expertise in mineral metabolism, trace element analysis, and whole grains as sources of shortfall nutrients. He serves as Program Manager for the UCSF Summer Student Research Program and directs the UCSF MLK Cores, a comprehensive academic core facility providing elemental, mass spectrometry, and cellular analysis services to academic investigators. His research focuses on mineral metabolism in diverse biological systems, identifying novel biomarkers of mineral deficiency, and developing best practices for mineral assessment, supported by funding from the National Institute of Health, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and HarvestPlus. Through his research and mentorship roles, Dr. Killilea has extensive experience training and supporting students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in biomedical research careers.