Group Members

Desmond Tobin
Institute Director, Principal Investigator
Cristina Casalou
Senior Research Scientist
Daniel Johnston
Newman Fellow
Hugo Moreiras
Newman Fellow
Shahnawaz Jadeja
Postdoctoral Researcher
Bakht Nasir
Research Assistant
Jay Mayatra
Research Assistant
Irene-Castellano Pellicena
SFI Fellow
Dimitra Khalil-Chaity
PhD Student
Sarah Lussoso
PhD StudentAbout 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