Associate Professor
Research
Professor Donohoe's research consists of dietary chemoprevention toward colorectal cancer as it relates to the microbial-derived metabolite called butyrate. Specifically, his goal is to identify the functional significance of butyrate (as it relates to the microbiome) in the colon and the mechanism by it protects against tumorigenesis.
Education
2013 Post-Doc, University of North Carolina, Genetics
2007 PhD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Pharmacology
2001 BS, Florida State University, Biology
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information
- 1215 W. Cumberland Ave. 229 Jessie Harris Building Knoxville, TN 37996-1920
- Phone: 865-974-6238
- E-mail: ddonohoe@utk.edu