Biomarkers and Models of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions
My research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of pathogenesis, and identifying prognostic biomarkers of the severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions (ADRS) Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). I have a particular interest in the development of 3D in vitro models utilising keratinocytes and fibroblasts from ADR patient skin biopsies for advancing our understanding of what predisposes certain individuals to drug-induced skin blistering reactions.
Additionally, I am interested in the utility of archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded archival skin biopsies for identifying the underlying molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis and novel biomarkers for SJS/TEN

Pharmacogenomics of ADRs
I have a long-held interest and expertise in the study of pharmacogenomics of adverse drug reactions spanning a wide range of therapeutics and clinical disciplines including, but not limited to:
-NSAID-induced upper gastrointestinal ulceration.
-Statin-induced muscle toxicity.
-Antiretroviral hypersensitivity.
-Inhaled corticosteroid-induced adrenal suppression.