B.Sc (Hons) Zoology, 2 (i) University of Sheffield (1973) Ph.D. in Endocrinology, Univ. of Sheffield (1979) Supervisor: Prof. John Ebling Certificate in Higher & Further Education, Distinction Manchester Univ. (1984) As well as the full posts listed below, I held various short-term positions as a part-time Lecturer or Demonstrator, while employed as a researcher before my first academic position. These were at the University of Sheffield, the University of Leeds and the Open University. Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of Bradford (2000- ) Personal Chair (University Honour requiring External Referees & External Assessors) Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, University of Bradford (1991-2000) Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, University of Bradford (1987-1991) Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University (1985-1986) Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University (1984-1985) Research Fellow, University of Leeds (1982-1984) Research Fellow/Experimental Officer/Research Student, University of Sheffield (1973-1981)

Skin physiology and endocrinology, particularly the mode of action of androgens (male sex hormones) in the hair follicle and sebaceous gland Mechanisms of action of hair-growth promoters e.g. ion channel regulators like minoxidil Hair pigmentation Pathogenesis of alopecia areata Sebaceous glands Seasonal changes in human hair growth Developing hair follicles on deer stag antlers

Skin Physiology, Endocrinology, Androgens, hair growth, Hair pigmentation, Pathogenesis of alopecia areata, Sebaceous glands

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