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David S. Park is affiliated with New York University in the United States and has contributed extensively to the field of medicine, with a focus on molecular biology, neurology, and cellular and molecular neuroscience. Their research spans several key topics including Parkinson's disease mechanisms and treatments, distributed and parallel computing systems, Alzheimer's disease research and treatments, drug-induced adverse reactions, dementia and cognitive impairment research, pharmacovigilance, and cancer-related molecular pathways.

The scientist is associated with numerous frequent co-authors, highlighting collaborations with Ozgur O. Kilic, Yihui Ren, Tatiana Korchuganova, Sairam Sri Vatsavai, and Joseph Boudreau, each featuring in around ten joint publications.

David S. Park's publications appear regularly in several focused and interdisciplinary venues. Notably, these include:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • BMC Biology
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Journal of Rehabilitation Welfare Engineering & Assistive Technology

The list of recent papers reflects a multidisciplinary approach, with research published in both biological and neurological journals. Selected works include:

  • "MCL-1Matrix maintains neuronal survival by enhancing mitochondrial integrity and bioenergetic capacity under stress conditions," 2020, Cell Death and Disease
  • "Age-associated insolubility of parkin in human midbrain is linked to redox balance and sequestration of reactive dopamine metabolites," 2021, Acta Neuropathologica
  • "Neuronal cell-based high-throughput screen for enhancers of mitochondrial function reveals luteolin as a modulator of mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum coupling," 2021, BMC Biology
  • "DJ-1 (Park7) affects the gut microbiome, metabolites and the development of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)," 2020, Scientific Reports
  • "Characteristics of the Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative cohort," 2022, Alzheimer's & Dementia

Apart from journal articles, David S. Park has also contributed to academic book publications, including a title published by University of Michigan Press: "Media Reform and the Climate Emergency," released in 2020.

Best Publications

  • Loss of PINK1 Function Promotes Mitophagy through Effects on Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Fission

    Ruben K. Dagda;Salvatore J. Cherra;Scott M. Kulich;Scott M. Kulich;Anurag Tandon

  • Hypersensitivity of DJ-1-deficient mice to 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrindine (MPTP) and oxidative stress

    Raymond H. Kim;Patrice D. Smith;Hossein Aleyasin;Shawn Hayley

  • Caveolin-1-deficient Mice Are Lean, Resistant to Diet-induced Obesity, and Show Hypertriglyceridemia with Adipocyte Abnormalities

    Babak Razani;Terry P. Combs;Xiao Bo Wang;Philippe G. Frank

  • Mitochondrial processing peptidase regulates PINK1 processing, import and Parkin recruitment

    Andrew W Greene;Karl Grenier;Miguel A Aguileta;Stephanie Muise

  • Mitochondrial Dynamics Impacts Stem Cell Identity and Fate Decisions by Regulating a Nuclear Transcriptional Program

    Mireille Khacho;Alysen Clark;Devon S. Svoboda;Joelle Azzi

  • Apoptosis-inducing factor is involved in the regulation of caspase-independent neuronal cell death

    Sean P. Cregan;Andre Fortin;Jason G. MacLaurin;Steven M. Callaghan

  • Bax-Dependent Caspase-3 Activation Is a Key Determinant in p53-Induced Apoptosis in Neurons

    Sean P. Cregan;Jason G. MacLaurin;Constance G. Craig;George S. Robertson

  • Caveolin, Caveolae, and Endothelial Cell Function

    Philippe G. Frank;Scott E. Woodman;David S. Park;Michael P. Lisanti

  • β2-Adrenoreceptor is a regulator of the α-synuclein gene driving risk of Parkinson’s disease

    Shuchi Mittal;Kjetil Bjørnevik;Kjetil Bjørnevik;Doo Soon Im;Adrian Flierl

  • Constitutive Nuclear Factor-κB Activity Is Required for Central Neuron Survival

    Asha L. Bhakar;Laura-Lee Tannis;Christine Zeindler;Maria Pia Russo

  • Loss of the Parkinson’s Disease-linked gene DJ-1 perturbs mitochondrial dynamics

    I. Irrcher;H. Aleyasin;E.L. Seifert;S.J. Hewitt

  • The QT interval in patients with COVID-19 treated with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.

    Ehud Chorin;Matthew Dai;Eric Shulman;Lalit Wadhwani

  • Neuronal Apoptosis Induced by Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Is Regulated by ATF4–CHOP-Mediated Induction of the Bcl-2 Homology 3-Only Member PUMA

    Zohreh Galehdar;Patrick Swan;Benjamin Fuerth;Steven M. Callaghan

  • Caveolae-deficient endothelial cells show defects in the uptake and transport of albumin in vivo.

    William Schubert;Philippe G. Frank;Babak Razani;David S. Park

  • G1/S Cell Cycle Blockers and Inhibitors of Cyclin-Dependent Kinases Suppress Camptothecin-Induced Neuronal Apoptosis

    David S. Park;Erick J. Morris;Lloyd A. Greene;Herbert M. Geller

  • Cyclin dependent kinase inhibitors and dominant negative cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6 promote survival of NGF-deprived sympathetic neurons

    David S. Park;Beth Levine;Giovanna Ferrari;Lloyd A. Greene

  • Abberant α-Synuclein Confers Toxicity to Neurons in Part through Inhibition of Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy

    Maria Xilouri;Tereza Vogiatzi;Kostas Vekrellis;David Park

  • Inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases promote survival of post-mitotic neuronally differentiated PC12 cells and sympathetic neurons.

    David S. Park;Stephen E. Farinelli;Lloyd A. Greene

  • OPA1-dependent cristae modulation is essential for cellular adaptation to metabolic demand.

    David A Patten;Jacob Wong;Mireille Khacho;Vincent Soubannier

  • Cyclin-dependent Kinases Participate in Death of Neurons Evoked by DNA-damaging Agents

    David S. Park;Erick J. Morris;Jaya Padmanabhan;Michael L. Shelanski

Frequent Co-Authors

Ruth S. Slack
Ruth S. Slack University of Ottawa
Lloyd A. Greene
Lloyd A. Greene Columbia University
Leonidas Stefanis
Leonidas Stefanis National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Tak W. Mak
Tak W. Mak Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Diane C. Lagace
Diane C. Lagace University of Ottawa
Hymie Anisman
Hymie Anisman Carleton University
Mary-Ellen Harper
Mary-Ellen Harper University of Ottawa
Daniel Figeys
Daniel Figeys University of Ottawa
Heidi M. McBride
Heidi M. McBride Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
Herbert M. Geller
Herbert M. Geller National Institutes of Health

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