Dr. David Goodlett
Professor and Director of the UVic Genome BC Proteomics Centre
Molecular Life Sciences
- Contact:
- goodlett@uvic.ca 250-721-7242
- ORCID:
- 0000-0002-8045-8200
- Credentials:
- BSc, PhD (North Carolina)
- Area(s) of expertise:
- Mass spectrometry, proteomics, lipidomics, microbial diagnostics, host-pathogen interactions, and technology development.
Dr. David Goodlett is a Professor in the School of Molecular Life Sciences and Director of the University of Victoria–Genome BC Proteomics Centre. Academic credentials include a BSc and PhD from North Carolina State University.
Taking molecules apart to understand how they work
Research Interests
Dr. Goodlett uses advanced mass spectrometry to study proteins, lipids, microorganisms, and their interactions with human hosts. Mass spectrometry allows researchers to identify and measure thousands of biological molecules in complex samples with high sensitivity. His work includes proteomics, the large-scale study of proteins, and lipidomics, the study of the many lipid molecules found in cells and organisms. A particular interest is lipid A, a component of the surface of many bacteria that can strongly activate the human immune system. His research also supports the development of new methods for identifying microorganisms and diagnosing infections. By developing analytical technologies, software, and systems-level approaches, his work helps translate molecular discoveries into biomedical and biotechnological applications.