David Blodgett

Dr. Blodgett joined Babson College in September of 2012 and currently teaches Biotechnology in the Math and Science Division. He received his B.A. in Chemistry and Spanish from Assumption College in 2002, his Ph.D. in Biomedical Science in 2007, and M.S. in Clinical Investigation in 2012 at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Blodgett's research interests center on glucose metabolism and the dysfunction caused by diabetes. In the lab, he investigates gene expression changes in alpha and beta cells from human pancreatic islets donors who do not have diabetes or have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The goal of these studies is to identify genes that positively or negatively affect beta cell function, which could eventually become therapeutic targets. His research has been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals such as: Diabetes, Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of General Physiology, and Biochemistry.

Dr. Blodgett is generally interested in educating the broader community about the role of science and technology in everyone's daily lives and looks forward to establishing a student centered research program on campus.

Academic Degrees

• MS, UMASS Medical School
• Ph D, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, UMASS Medical School
• BA, Assumption College

Academic Interest / Expertise

Molecular Biology; Biotechnology; Genetics; Diabetes

Awards & Honors

• 2018 — BFRF Awards for Excellence in Scholarship, Babson College
• 2015 — Excellence in Adjunct Teaching Award, Babson College
• 2007 — Chancellor’s Award for Graduate School Education, University of Massachusetts Medical School
• 2006 — GSBS Dean’s Award for Mid-Thesis Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School
• 2006 — Gail-Patrick Innovation Grant Award, American Diabetes Association
• 2004 — Graduate Fellowship Award Honorable Mention, National Science Foundation