Faculty

David Rawlins

Associate Professor of Chemistry

“I agree with Thomas Jefferson who stated that chemistry is “among the most useful of sciences, and big with future discoveries for the utility and safety of the human race.” I see in my students those who will be the ones to find those discoveries. My role as their instructor is to unlock the knowledge of chemistry in my students, which for now is hidden within them, and help them draw connections to the world around them.”

Education

  • Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, Stanford University, 1996
  • M.S. Organic Chemistry, Brigham Young University, 1990
  • B.A. Microbiology, Brigham Young University, 1988

Courses

  • Core: General Chemistry and Chemistry Lab

Teaching Positions & Professional Experience

  • Joined Southern Virginia University faculty in 2024
  • Assistant Dean for Research, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2022–24
  • Interim Assistant Dean for Research, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2019–22
  • Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2020–24
  • Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2015–20
  • Expert Witness, 2020–21
  • Pharmaceutical Consultant, Hotspot Therapeutics, 2014–20
  • Executive Director, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, 2012–14
  • Senior Research Scientist, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, 2003–04
  • Senior Research Investigator I, Bristol-Myers Squibb, 1999–2003

Scholarship & Creative Work

  • Over a dozen patents on glucose co-transporter inhibitors, thiazole compounds for the treatment of eye diseases, and more
  • Over 20 publications in the FASEB Journal, the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, and others
  • Presented on glutamatergic, antidepressant activity, effects of essential oils, and more

Awards, Leadership & Service

  • P1 Teacher of the Year, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 2018–19
  • Thomas A. Edison Patent Award, Research and Development Council of New Jersey, 2017
  • Sigma Xi Outstanding Thesis from the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Brigham Young University, 1990

Memberships

  • American Chemical Society, 1989–present
  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2016–present
  • American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, 2016–present