David N. Church

High Impact

Assistant Professor

UAMS
Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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dchurch@uams.edu

45 h-index 242 pubs 9,411 cited

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David N. Church's research focuses on the application of computational methods and molecular insights to understand and improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. He has published work examining the genomic landscape of colorectal cancers and the development of clinical decision support systems that integrate deep learning with pathological markers to optimize adjuvant chemotherapy. His investigations also extend to endometrial cancer, where he has studied the clinical and molecular correlates of p53 immunohistochemistry and the prognostic significance of tertiary lymphoid structures. Furthermore, his work addresses the broader challenges and promises of adoptive T-cell therapies for solid tumors.

With a strong publication record, including a significant number of peer-reviewed articles, Church holds an h-index of 45 and has accumulated over 9,000 citations. His recent publications span diverse areas within oncology, including the genomic underpinnings of colorectal cancers, the role of specific mutations in endometrial cancer, and the potential of advanced computational models for biomarker prediction from histological data. He actively leads a research group and collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, fostering a network of shared scientific inquiry.

His work contributes to the understanding of cancer biology and the development of data-driven approaches in clinical oncology. This includes exploring signatures of mutagenesis and evaluating treatment effects in patient populations with specific genetic profiles, such as those with POLE mutations in endometrial cancer.

Metrics

  • h-index: 45
  • Publications: 242
  • Citations: 9,411

Selected Publications

  • From Anecdote to Evidence: Dispelling Myths in Bodybuilding and Physique Sports (2026)
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  • Guidelines for nutrition in adults with head and neck cancer: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2026)
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  • Elevated miR-194-5p Expression during Short-Term Energy Deficit Attenuates Postexercise Muscle Protein Synthesis by Inhibiting Anabolic Signaling (2026)
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  • Effects of acute essential amino acid intake on post-prandial raw bioimpedance and fluid shifts between healthy young and older adults: An exploratory pilot study (2025)
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  • The effect of bed rest, unilateral limb immobilization and head‐down tilt on muscle protein synthesis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Exploring the multifactorial causes and therapeutic strategies for anabolic resistance in sarcopenia: A systems modeling study (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • The Effects of Essential Amino Acid Supplementation on Hippocampal Neurotrophin, Dopaminergic and Serotonergic Changes in an Overtraining Mouse Model (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Antiaging agents: pharmacological therapy targeted at preserving skeletal muscle size and function in aging adults (2025)
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  • Understanding Dietary Protein Quality: Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Scores and Beyond (2025)
    15 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Effects of exercise with or without a hypocaloric diet on intermuscular and intramuscular fat: a systematic review (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Muscle Protein Synthesis Response to Whole-Foods and Free-Form Essential Amino Acids: An Exploratory Analysis (2025)
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  • The effect of nandrolone decanoate administration on fatigue during a volume‐overload stress in male mice (2025)
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  • The Effect of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide and Riboside on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis (2025)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Proximate analysis and concordance with nutritional labeling of most sold protein bars in Santiago, Chile (2025)
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  • Crossover Trial of Exogenous Ketones on Cardiometabolic Endpoints in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (2025)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex

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