David Sanders

David Sanders earned a bachelor's degree from Yale College in 1983 and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1989. His career experience includes working as a professor.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

David Sanders is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Purdue University. Bachelor of Science degree from Yale College in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. David Sanders is married and has lived in West Lafayette for more than 30 years. His three sons all attended the West Lafayette public schools.Virus expert. Author of 2 U.S. patents. His work on the Ebola virus led to his participation in the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Biological Weapons Proliferation Prevention Program. National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipient.American Cancer Society Research Scholar. David Sanders has served as West Lafayette City Councilor--At-Large since 2016 and personally answers every message sent by constituentsDavid Sanders founded the Stop the Water Steal movement that worked with people from across the political spectrum to save the aquifers associated with the Wabash River.Works with Indiana communities opposed to the imposition of data centers and the misspending of taxpayer money.Mention of Purdue University is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

The tax fiasco (SB1) created by the supermajority in the State Legislature simultaneously reduces affordability and starves municipalities and schools for resources for necessary services. I will work for comprehensive property tax reform and reversal of the harmful effects of SB1.David Sanders has been and will continue to be an advocate for public education and veterans. David Sanders will fight for freedom of speech and academic freedom.Champion for governmental transparency and accountability and local control and opponent of state preemption. David Sanders protect personal and medical privacy from government intrusion.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bringing a scientific perspective to solving societal issues. Organizing communities to protect their interests.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

American Federation of Teachers, 314 Action

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

David Sanders is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Purdue University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Yale College in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.

David Sanders has lived in West Lafayette for more than 25 years. His three sons all attended the West Lafayette public schools.

Dr. Sanders joined the Markey Center for Structural Biology at Purdue University in 1995. He was the discoverer of a biochemical reaction that leads to the entry of cancer-causing retroviruses into cells. Professor Sanders also is the author of two U.S. patents on novel gene-therapy delivery techniques. His work on the Ebola virus led to his participation in the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Biological Weapons Proliferation Prevention Program, a product of the Nunn-Lugar legislation. He has investigated the transmission of viruses from other animals to humans and is often invited to speak on ethics, biodefense, evolution, gene therapy, vaccination and influenza viruses in public forums. Dr. Sanders is a National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipient and an American Cancer Society Research Scholar.

He was elected to the West Lafayette City Council in 2015 and reelected in 2019. Dr. Sanders employs his scientific expertise to create public-policy solutions.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Commitment to ethics.Commitment to privacy.Commitment to serving the public.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bringing a scientific perspective to public policy.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes.