Dr Nathan Hawkshaw
Honorary Research Fellow

Overview
Based in the Centre for Dermatology my research focus is to understand the molecular mechanisms that underpin cutaneous diseases (e.g. alopecia and photodermatoses) and identify novel therapeutic targets that can be pharmacologically targeted. To do this I use clinical in vivo and ex vivo skin and a variety of genomic (RNAseq, microarray, nanostring, single molecule in situ hybridisation) and pharmacological (siRNA, small molecule inhibitors, recombinant proteins, clinical drugs) approaches to gain insight into which cells and signalling pathways are responsible for driving these diseases. My recent work involves examining how human skin resolves after exposure to UVR-inflammation, identifying the initiating triggers of solar urticaria and understanding the molecular mechanisms that enhance human hair growth.
Biography
2017-Present: Postdoctoral researcher within NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) at the University of Manchester (photodermatoses research theme).
2013- 2017: PhD studentship awarded by Guiliani S.p.A at University of Manchester. Thesis title:An immunopharmacological approach to identifying novel targets for human hair growth stimulation: From cyclosporine A to Wnt signalling. Supervisor: Prof R. Paus.
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
The European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR).
Areas of expertise
Education / academic qualifications
- 2018 - Doctor of Medicine, An immunopharmacological approach to identifying novel targets for human hair growth stimulation: From cyclosporine A to Wnt signalling., The University of Manchester (2013 - 2017)
- 2012 - Bachelor of Biomedical science, Biomedical Sciences, University of Plymouth (2009 - 2012)
Related information
Publications
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Letter
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
Media coverage and contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
Press/Media: Research
Prizes
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively