Group Members

Desmond Tobin
Desmond Tobin
Institute Director, Principal Investigator
Ponsawan Netcharoensirisuk
Ponsawan Netcharoensirisuk
Postdoctoral Researcher
Bakht Nasir
Bakht Nasir
Postdoctoral Researcher
Joanna Stefan
Joanna Stefan
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sarah Lussoso
Sarah Lussoso
PhD Student
Dimitra Khalil-Chaity
Dimitra Khalil-Chaity
PhD Student
Mahsa Pipelzadeh
Mahsa Pipelzadeh
PhD Student

About The Tobin Lab

Keywords: Skin/hair pigmentation in health & disease, Hair growth regulation in health & disease, Immune-mediated skin/hair disorders, Wound-healing, Skin aging.

Using in vitro and ex vivo assays, our lab examines the cellular and molecular control of key skin and hair follicle biologic process in health (incl. aging) and disease. Specific disorders of interest include: melanoma, vitiligo, canities, alopecia areata, psoriasis, vitiligo & diabetic wound healing. We also develop new technologies in skin care.

Join our team

If you would like to find out more about our research,  are interested in collaborating on a project,  or if you would like to discuss  postdoc, PhD or internship opportunities, please contact  desmond.tobin@ucd.ie



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