Dr Simon G Danby

BSc (Hon) PhD

School of Medicine and Population Health

Senior Research Fellow

Simon Danby
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s.danby@sheffield.ac.uk
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Dr Simon G Danby
School of Medicine and Population Health
Room K123
The Medical School
Beech Hill Road
Sheffield
S10 2RX
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Originally trained in biochemistry and molecular biology I joined the University of Sheffield in 2005 as a post-doctoral scientist in the Academic Unit of Biomedical Genetics. In this position I worked exclusively for York Pharma on the early stage development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and malignant melanoma. In 2009 I joined Sheffield Dermatology Research as a post-doctoral Research Associate. The focus of my research in this role was improving our understanding of the structure and function of the epidermal (skin) barrier and its role in the development of disorders such as atopic dermatitis (AD). At the beginning of 2012 I was awarded a 3-year unencumbered research fellowship from Johnson & Johnson to continue my research on the skin barrier and set up a dedicated research facility for conducting human skin research. Since then I have continued to conduct and lead translational dermatology research as an independent fellow.

Research interests

The skin serves as an important barrier that keeps moisture in the body and prevents the incursion of harmful exogenous agents, such as irritants and allergens, and resists the invasion of pathogens. A growing body of evidence suggests a primary role for the ‘skin barrier’ in the pathogenesis of a broad range of inflammatory skin disorders, including contact dermatitis, ichthyosis, psoriasis, rosacea and atopic dermatitis (AD). Repeated barrier disruption for instance induces epidermal hyperplasia and inflammation. Current medicine is based on the reactive treatment of these downstream consequences of skin barrier dysfunction, and includes the use of both anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative compounds. My research focuses on increasing our understanding of the skin barrier defect and developing treatments to correct it under the following core themes:

  • Gene-environment interactions in the development of atopic dermatitis
  • Development of treatments for atopic dermatitis
  • The improvement of neonatal skincare
  • Interaction of topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic agents with the skin barrier

A greater understanding of the underlying skin barrier defect promises to firstly identify susceptible individuals early on, and secondly to deliver novel therapeutic options for targeted skin barrier repair with the potential to prevent the development of clinical disease.

Current Projects:

  • Characterisation of the skin barrier defect in atopic dermatitis using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy
  • Improving neonatal skincare: the Skin Testing for Atopic eczema Risk (STAR) study
  • Characterizing the microcirculation of atopic dermatitis using angiographic optical coherence tomography
  • Evaluation of topical emollients and bath/wash emollients
  • Effect of topical anti-inflammatory treatments on the structure and function of the skin barrier
  • Hygiene and emollient interventions for maintaining skin integrity in older people in hospital and residential care settings
  • A Comparison between Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) determined basal cell carcinoma (BCC) margins against surgeon excision margins and histology – an observational pilot study
Publications

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Journal articles

  • Danby SG, Matcher S, Byers R, Taylor R, Sahib S, Andrew P, Brown K, Kay L, Wright C, Pinnock A , Chittock J et al (2025) . JEADV Clinical Practice, 4(1), 103-116.
  • Chittock J, Kay L, Brown K, Cooke A, Lavender T, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2024) . Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 153(3), 732-741.e8.
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Taylor RN, Kay LJ, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Ulhaq I, Fasth A, Carlander K, Holm T & Cork MJ (2022) . Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 47(6), 1154-1164.
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Kay LJ, Pinnock A, Chittock J, Brown K, Williams SF & Cork MJ (2022) . British Journal of Dermatology, 186(5), 875-886.
  • Jabbar‐Lopez ZK, Ezzamouri B, Briley A, Greenblatt D, Gurung N, Chalmers JR, Thomas KS, Frost T, Kezic S, Common JEA , Danby S et al (2022) . Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 52(3), 405-415.
  • Maiti R, Duan MQ, Danby S, Lewis R, Matcher SJ & Carré MJ (2020) . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 102.
  • Danby SG, Brown K, Wigley A, Chittock J, Pyae P, Flohr C & Cork M (2018) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 138(1), 68-77.
  • Albenali LH, Danby S, Moustafa M, Brown K, Chittock J, Shackley F & Cork MJ (2016) . Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
  • Danby SG, Chalmers J, Brown K, Williams HC & Cork MJ (2016) . British Journal of Dermatology, 175(5), 1011-1019.
  • Chittock J, Cooke A, Lavender T, Brown K, Wigley A, Victor S, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2016) . British Journal of Dermatology, 175(4), 713-720.
  • Danby SG, Brown K, Higgs-Bayliss T, Chittock J, Albenali L & Cork M (2016) . Skin Pharmacology and Physiology.
  • Danby SG (2016) . Current Problems in Dermatology (Switzerland), 49, 47-60.
  • Cooke A, Cork M, Victor S, Campbell M, Danby S, Chittock J & Lavender T (2016) . Acta Dermato Venereologica, 96(3), 323-330.
  • Chittock J, Brown K, Cork M & Danby S (2015) . Acta Dermato Venereologica, 95(6), 653-658.
  • Cowdell F, Jadotte JT, Ersser SJ, Danby SG, Walton S, Lawton S, Roberts A, Gardiner E, Ware F & Cork MJ (2014) . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014(12), 1-16.
  • Danby SG, Chittock J, Brown K, Albenali LH & Cork MJ (2014) . Br J Dermatol, 170(4), 914-921.
  • Danby SG, Al-Enezi T, Sultan A, Chittock J, Kennedy K & Cork MJ (2011) . Br J Dermatol, 165(2), 329-334.
  • Danby SG & Cork MJ (2010) A New Understanding Of Atopic Dermatitis: The Role Of Epidermal Barrier Dysfunction And Subclinical Inflammation. Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 1, 33-46.
  • Cork MJ, Danby SG, Vasilopoulos Y, Hadgraft J, Lane ME, Moustafa M, Guy RH, Macgowan AL, Tazi-Ahnini R & Ward SJ (2009) . J Invest Dermatol, 129(8), 1892-1908.

Book chapters

  • Danby S, Bedwell C & Cork MJ (2014) Neonatal Skin Care and Toxicology In Eichenfield LF, Frieden IJ, Zaenglein A & Mathes E (Ed.), Neonatal and Infant Dermatology (pp. 46-56). Saunders
  • Cork MJ & Danby SG (2012) Current and Future Trends: Skin Diseases and Treatment In Benson HAE & Watkinson AC (Ed.), Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Wiley
  • Cork MJ & Danby S (2011) The Skin Barrier in Atopic Dermatitis. In Irvine A, Hoeger P & Yan A (Ed.), Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd..
  • Cork MJ, Danby SG, Vasilopoulos Y, Hadgraft J, Lane M, Moustafa M, Guy R, MacGowan A, Tazi-Ahnini R & Ward SJ (2009) Epidermal Barrier Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis In Rawlings L (Ed.), Skin Moisturization USA: Informa Healthcare USA Inc..

Reports

  • Danby SG, Ewence A, Rumsby P, Cork MJ, Williams HC, Rockett L & Davey HMSAUIII-PP (2011) A systematic review of skin irritation and tap water

All publications

Journal articles

  • Goleva E, Berdyshev E, Kreimer S, Lyubchenko T, Gloaguen E, Zahn J, Ong PY, Danby SG, Cork MJ, Zhang A & Leung D (2025) . Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 93(3), AB178-AB178.
  • Goleva E, Berdyshev E, Kreimer S, Lyubchenko T, Gloaguen E, Agueusop I, Ong P, Danby S, Cork M, Zahn J , Zhang A et al (2025) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 145(8), S84-S84.
  • Williams S, Andrew P, Brown K, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Cork M & Danby S (2025) . British Journal of Dermatology, 193(Supplement_1).
  • Williams S, Andrew P, Brown K, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Cork M & Danby S (2025) . British Journal of Dermatology, 193(Supplement_1).
  • Andrew PV, Williams SF, Brown K, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Poyner A, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2025) . British Journal of Dermatology, 193(4), 729-740.
  • Fowler JF, Ma L, Bergman J, Horowitz P, Lavender T, Eichenfield LF, Draelos Z, Danby SG & Cork MJ (2025) . Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 36(1).
  • Berdyshev E, Goleva E, Bronova I, Danby S, Bronoff A-S, Richers B, Boguniewicz M, Ramirez-Gama M, Garcia S, Zahn J , Agueusop I et al (2025) . Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 155(2), AB203-AB203.
  • Williams SF, Chittock J, Brown K, Kay LJ, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2025) . Applied Spectroscopy, 79(3), 404-412.
  • Haag C, Alexis A, Aoki V, Bissonnette R, Blauvelt A, Chovatiya R, Cork MJ, Danby SG, Eichenfield L, Eyerich K , Gooderham M et al (2025) . British Journal of Dermatology, 192(1), 135-143.
  • Danby SG, Matcher S, Byers R, Taylor R, Sahib S, Andrew P, Brown K, Kay L, Wright C, Pinnock A , Chittock J et al (2025) . JEADV Clinical Practice, 4(1), 103-116.
  • Berdyshev E, Thenie C, Goleva E, Danby S, Bronoff AS, Agueusop I, Zahn J, Gloaguen E, Bissonette R, Boguniewicz M , Ong P et al (2024) . Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC, 4(8), A205-A206.
  • Cork MJ, Ong P, Danby SG, Ramirez-Gama M, Garcia S, Taylor P, Zahn J, Bologna G, Zhang A & Leung DYM (2024) . Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 91(3), AB34-AB34.
  • Cork MJ, Berdyshev E, Goleva E, Danby SG, Bronova I, Zahn J, Agueusop I, Bafna S, Ong P, Zhang A & Leung DYM (2024) . Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 91(3), AB34-AB34.
  • Danby S, Andrew P, Brown K, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Williams S & Cork M (2024) . Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 91(3), AB259-AB259.
  • Ng SP, Bielfeldt S, Laing S, Danby S & Cork MJJ (2024) . Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 37(1-3), 49-58.
  • Berdyshev E, Goleva E, Danby S, Bronoff A, Agueusop I, Zahn J, Gloaguen E, Bissonnette R, Boguniewicz M, Ong P , Zhang A et al (2024) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 144(8), S48-S48.
  • Cork MJ, Leung D, Ong P, Danby S, Ramirez-Gama M, Garcia S, Patricia T, Byers R, Matcher S, Zahn J , Bologna G et al (2024) . British Journal of Dermatology, 191(Supplement_1), i30-i30.
  • Danby SG (2024) . British Journal of Dermatology, 191(1), 6-7.
  • Cork M, Danby S, Rossi AB & Bansal A (2024) . Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 18, 277-289.
  • Bronova I, Berdyshev E, Goleva E, Danby S, Bronoff AS, Richers B, Garcia S, Gama MR, Taylor P, Zahn J , Agueusop I et al (2024) . Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 153(2), AB5-AB5.
  • Andrew PV, Pinnock A, Poyner A, Brown K, Chittock J, Kay LJ, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2024) . Dermatology and Therapy, 14(2), 391-408.
  • Williams SF, Wan H, Chittock J, Brown K, Wigley A, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2024) . Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 49(5), 466-477.
  • Chittock J, Kay L, Brown K, Cooke A, Lavender T, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2024) . Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 153(3), 732-741.e8.
  • Duan MQ, Byers RA, Danby SG, Sahib S, Cha A, Zang C, Werth J, Adiri R, Taylor RN, Cork MJ & Matcher SJ (2023) . Biomedical Optics Express, 14(8), 4126-4136.
  • Williams S & Danby S (2023) . British Journal of Dermatology, 189(1), e24-e24.
  • Winder N, Ashraf Z, Gohar S, Baalbaki N, Cork M, Danby S & Muthana M (2023) . Frontiers in Virology, 3.
  • van den Bogaard EH, Elias PM, Goleva E, Berdyshev E, Smits JPH, Danby SG, Cork MJ & Leung DYM (2023) . The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 11(5), 1335-1346.
  • Harding AL, Colley HE, Barragan Vazquez I, Danby S, Hasan MZ, Nakanishi H, Furuno T & Murdoch C (2023) . Experimental Dermatology, 32(2), 220-225.
  • Chittock J, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2022) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 143(4), 676-679.e5.
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Taylor RN, Kay LJ, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Ulhaq I, Fasth A, Carlander K, Holm T & Cork MJ (2022) . Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 47(6), 1154-1164.
  • Uchegbulam I, Danby SG, Lewis R, Carré MJ & Maiti R (2022) . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 127.
  • Katibi OS, Cork MJ, Flohr C & Danby SG (2022) . Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 128(5), 512-525.
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Kay LJ, Pinnock A, Chittock J, Brown K, Williams SF & Cork MJ (2022) . British Journal of Dermatology, 186(5), 875-886.
  • Jabbar‐Lopez ZK, Ezzamouri B, Briley A, Greenblatt D, Gurung N, Chalmers JR, Thomas KS, Frost T, Kezic S, Common JEA , Danby S et al (2022) . Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 52(3), 405-415.
  • Danby SG, Draelos ZD, Gold LFS, Cha A, Vlahos B, Aikman L, Sanders P, Wu-Linhares D & Cork MJ (2022) . Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 33(2), 685-698.
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Brown K, Chittock J, Kay LJ & Cork MJ (2021) . Dermatology and Therapy, 11(6), 2249-2252.
  • Lin WC, Byers RA, Li W, Danby SG, Cork MJ & Matcher SJ (2021) . Biomedical Optics Express, 12(6), 3296-3311.
  • Harding AL, Murdoch C, Danby S, Hasan MZ, Nakanishi H, Furuno T, Hadad S, Turner R & Colley HE (2021) . JID Innovations, 1(2).
  • Jabbar‐Lopez ZK, Ung CY, Alexander H, Gurung N, Chalmers J, Danby S, Cork MJ, Peacock JL & Flohr C (2021) . Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 51(3), 430-451.
  • Oakley R, Arents BWM, Lawton S, Danby S & Surber C (2021) . Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 46(2), 259-269.
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Brown K, Chittock J, Kay LJ & Cork MJ (2020) . Dermatology and Therapy, 10(5), 1031-1041.
  • Cork MJ, Danby SG & Ogg GS (2020) . Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 31(8), 801-809.
  • Maiti R, Duan MQ, Danby S, Lewis R, Matcher SJ & Carré MJ (2020) . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 102.
  • Jabbar-Lopez ZK, Gurung N, Greenblatt D, Briley A, Chalmers JR, Thomas KS, Frost T, Kezic S, Common JEA, Kong HH , Segre JA et al (2019) . BMJ Open, 9(8).
  • Alexander H, Brown S, Danby S & Flohr C (2018) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 138(11), 2295-2300.e1.
  • Chalmers JR & Danby S (2018) . British Journal of Dermatology, 179(2), 246-247.
  • Liu Q, Zhang Y, Danby SG, Cork M & Stamatas G (2018) . BioMed Research International.
  • Byers RA, Maiti R, Danby SG, Pang EJ, Mitchell B, Carré MJ, Lewis R, Cork MJ & Matcher SJ (2018) . Biomedical Optics Express, 9(4), 2001-2017.
  • Danby SG, Brown K, Wigley A, Chittock J, Pyae P, Flohr C & Cork M (2018) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 138(1), 68-77.
  • Danby SG (2017) . British Journal of Dermatology, 177(5), 1164-1164.
  • Cork MJ & Danby SG (2017) . British Journal of Dermatology, 177(3), 608-609.
  • Christodoulides P, Hirata Y, Dominguez-Huttinger E, Danby SG, Cork M, Williams HC, Aihara K & Tanaka R (2017) . Philosophical Transactions A. Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 836.
  • Danby SG, Wigley A, Cork MJ & Cork MJ (2017) Biologic Treatments for Atopic Eczema: Anti IL-4 and IL-13 biologics. Exchange: National Eczema Society Members' Magazine(163), 11-18.
  • Albenali LH, Danby S, Moustafa M, Brown K, Chittock J, Shackley F & Cork MJ (2016) . Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
  • Danby SG, Chalmers J, Brown K, Williams HC & Cork MJ (2016) . British Journal of Dermatology, 175(5), 1011-1019.
  • Chittock J, Cooke A, Lavender T, Brown K, Wigley A, Victor S, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2016) . British Journal of Dermatology, 175(4), 713-720.
  • Danby SG, Brown K, Higgs-Bayliss T, Chittock J, Albenali L & Cork M (2016) . Skin Pharmacology and Physiology.
  • Danby SG (2016) . Current Problems in Dermatology (Switzerland), 49, 47-60.
  • Cooke A, Cork M, Victor S, Campbell M, Danby S, Chittock J & Lavender T (2016) . Acta Dermato Venereologica, 96(3), 323-330.
  • Chittock J, Brown K, Cork M & Danby S (2015) . Acta Dermato Venereologica, 95(6), 653-658.
  • Cowdell F, Jadotte JT, Ersser SJ, Danby SG, Walton S, Lawton S, Roberts A, Gardiner E, Ware F & Cork MJ (2014) . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014(12), 1-16.
  • Danby SG (2014) . British Journal of Dermatology, 171(4), 688-688.
  • Danby SG, Chittock J, Brown K, Albenali LH & Cork MJ (2014) . Br J Dermatol, 170(4), 914-921.
  • Lu Z, Boadi J, Danby S, Cork M & Matcher SJ (2013) . SPIE Proceedings, 8565, 85650C-85650C.
  • Danby SG & Cork MJ (2013) . Br J Dermatol, 168(2), 235-236.
  • Danby SG, AlEnezi T, Sultan A, Lavender T, Chittock J, Brown K & Cork MJ (2013) . Pediatr Dermatol, 30(1), 42-50.
  • Cork MJ & Danby S (2011) . British Journal of Dermatology, 164(6), 1179-1180.
  • Danby SG, Al-Enezi T, Sultan A, Chittock J, Kennedy K & Cork MJ (2011) . Br J Dermatol, 165(2), 329-334.
  • Cooke A, Cork MJ, Danby SG & Lavender T (2011) Use of oil for baby skincare: A survey of UK maternity and neonatal units. British Journal of Midwifery, 19(6), 354-362.
  • Cooke A, Cork MJ, Danby S & Lavender T (2011) . British Journal of Midwifery, 19(6), 354-362.
  • Danby SG & Cork MJ (2010) A New Understanding Of Atopic Dermatitis: The Role Of Epidermal Barrier Dysfunction And Subclinical Inflammation. Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 1, 33-46.
  • Cork MJ, Danby SG, Vasilopoulos Y, Hadgraft J, Lane ME, Moustafa M, Guy RH, Macgowan AL, Tazi-Ahnini R & Ward SJ (2009) . J Invest Dermatol, 129(8), 1892-1908.
  • Cork MJ & Danby S (2009) . British Journal of Nursing, 18(14), 872-877.
  • Cork MJ, Danby S, Vasilopoulos Y, Moustafa M, MacGowan A, Varghese J, Duff GW, Tazi-Ahnini R & Ward SJ (2008) . Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 5(1), e11-e31.
  • Cork MJ, Danby SG, Vasilopoulos Y, Moustafa M, MacGowan A, Vargese J, Duff G, Tazi-Ahnini R & Ward SJ (2008) Gene-environment interactions in atopic dermatitis. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 5, e11-e31.
  • Danby SG (2005) Expression of the multi-drug efflux genes acrAB of Escherichia coli.
  • Rand JD, Danby SG, Greenway DLA & England RR (2002) . FEMS Microbiol Lett, 207(1), 91-95.
  • Rand JD, Danby SG, Greenway DLA & England RR (2002) . FEMS Microbiology Letters, 207(1), 91-95.
  • Cowdell F, Jadotte YT, Ersser SJ, Danby S, Lawton S, Roberts A & Dyson J () . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020(1).

Book chapters

  • Danby SG & Cork MJ (2018) , Current Problems in Dermatology (pp. 95-107). S. Karger AG
  • Danby SG, Bedwell C & Cork MJ (2015) , Neonatal and Infant Dermatology (pp. 46-56.e4). Elsevier
  • Danby S, Bedwell C & Cork MJ (2014) Neonatal Skin Care and Toxicology In Eichenfield LF, Frieden IJ, Zaenglein A & Mathes E (Ed.), Neonatal and Infant Dermatology (pp. 46-56). Saunders
  • Cork MJ & Danby SG (2012) Current and Future Trends: Skin Diseases and Treatment In Benson HAE & Watkinson AC (Ed.), Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Wiley
  • Cork MJ & Danby S (2011) The Skin Barrier in Atopic Dermatitis. In Irvine A, Hoeger P & Yan A (Ed.), Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd..
  • Cork MJ, Moustafa M, Danby S, Vasilopoulos Y, Tazi-Ahnini R, Ward SJ, Hadgraft J, Lane ME, Guy R & MacGowan A (2009) , Basic and Clinical Dermatology (pp. 211-240). Informa Healthcare
  • Cork MJ, Danby SG, Vasilopoulos Y, Hadgraft J, Lane M, Moustafa M, Guy R, MacGowan A, Tazi-Ahnini R & Ward SJ (2009) Epidermal Barrier Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis In Rawlings L (Ed.), Skin Moisturization USA: Informa Healthcare USA Inc..

Conference proceedings

  • Goleva E, Berdyshev E, Kreimer S, Lyubchenko T, Gloaguen E, Zahn J, Ong PY, Danby SG, Cork MJ, Zhang A & Leung D (2025) Dupilumab normalizes filaggrin processing and improves clinical outcomes in children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 93(3) (pp AB178-AB178)
  • Cork MJ, Leung DYM, Ong P, Danby SG, Ramirez-Gama M, Garcia S, Taylor P, Zahn J, Praestgaard A, Bologna G & Zhang A (2023) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Vol. 143(11) (pp S342-S342)
  • Cork MJ, Leung DYM, Ong P, Danby SG, Ramirez-Gama M, Garcia S, Taylor P, Zahn J, Praestgaard A, Bologna G & Zhang A (2023) Dupilumab treatment normalizes skin barrier function and improves patient-reported outcomes in patients aged 6 to 11 years with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 143(11) (pp S342-S342)
  • Vazquez IB, Danby S, Garcia Gonzalez VM, Lopez Almagro R, Crespo Crespo MI, Colley H & Murdoch C (2023) AN IN VITRO IMMUNOCOMPETENT HUMAN TISSUE-ENGINEERED MODEL OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS FOR DRUG TESTING. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A, Vol. 29(11-12) (pp 492-492)
  • Leung DY, Cork MJ, Ong P, Danby S, Ramirez-Gama M, Garcia S, Taylor P, Zahn J, Bologna G & Zhang A (2023) Dupilumab treatment normalizes skin barrier function and symptoms in children aged 6-11 years with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. ALLERGY, Vol. 78 (pp 194-194)
  • Barragan Vazquez I, Danby S, Garcia Gonzalez VM, Lopez Almagro R, Colley HE & Murdoch C (2022) . British Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 187(1) (pp E29-E29). Virtual, 29 March 2021 - 29 March 2021.
  • Harding A, Danby S, Murdoch C, Hasan MZ & Colley H (2022) . British Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 187(1) (pp E31-E31). Virtual, 29 March 2021 - 29 March 2021.
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Taylor RN, Kay LJ, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Ulhaq I, Fasth A, Carlander K, Holm T , Cork MJ et al (2022) EFFECTS OF EMOLLIENT CREAMS ON THE SKIN BARRIER OF PATIENTS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS. ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA, Vol. 102 (pp 35-36)
  • Chittock J, Kay L, Brown K, Cooke A, Lavender T, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2022) SKIN TESTING TO DETERMINE ATOPIC DERMATITIS RISK: AN OBSERVATIONAL BIRTH COHORT STUDY. ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA, Vol. 102 (pp 15-15)
  • Danby SG, Matcher S, Byers R, Taylor R, Sahib S, Andrew P, Brown K, Kay L, Wright C, Pinnock A , Chittock J et al (2022) A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED PHASE 2 TRIAL COMPARING THE EFFECTS OF CRISABOROLE 2% OINTMENT TO BETAMETHASONE VALERATE 0.1% CREAM ON SKIN STRUCTURE IN PARTICIPANTS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS. ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA, Vol. 102 (pp 56-57)
  • Lin WC, Byers R, Danby S & Matcher S (2022) Assessing the severity of striae distensae using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 187(1) (pp E22-E23)
  • Danby SG, Andrew PV, Pinnock A, Kay L, Chittock J & Cork MJ (2021) LOWERING SKIN SURFACE PH WITH A TOPICAL ZINC LACTOBIONATE PREPARATION CONTAINING PHYSIOLOGIC LIPIDS IMPROVES SKIN BARRIER STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN ADULTS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS. ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA, Vol. 101 (pp 51-51)
  • Danby SG, Andrew P, Kay L, Pinnock A, Chittock J, Brown K & Cork MJ (2020) An investigation of the skin barrier restoring effects of a cream containing ceramides in a multivesicular emulsion in people with dry, eczema-prone, skin: The RESTORE study phase 2. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 83(6) (pp AB71-AB71)
  • Chittock J, Brown K, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2018) . British Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 179(1) (pp E35-E36). Utrecht, Netherlands, 11 April 2018 - 11 April 2018.
  • Byers RA, Maiti R, Danby SG, Pang EJ, Mitchell B, Carré MJ, Lewis R, Cork MJ & Matcher SJ (2017) . Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 10037. San Francisco, California, 28 January 2017 - 28 January 2017.
  • Jabbar-Lopez Z, Phongphit V, Ung CY, Chalmers J, Danby S, Peacock J & Flohr C (2017) The role of domestic water hardness in the development of skin barrier dysfunction and atopic eczema: a systematic review of the literature. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 177 (pp 159-159)
  • Danby S, Wan H, Chittock J, Brown K, Wigley A & Cork M (2016) . Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Vol. 136(9) (pp S182-S182)
  • Cooke A, Cork M, Victor S, Campbell M, Danby S, Chittock J & Lavender T (2015) A pilot, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial of topical oils for neonatal skin. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 173 (pp 153-153)
  • Higgs-Bayliss T, Brown K, Chittock J, Cork MJ & Danby SG (2014) Noninvasive assessment of the lipid structure and water holding properties of the stratum corneum in vivo by ATR-FTIR using a fibre optic probe in patients with atopic dermatitis and healthy controls. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 170(6) (pp E29-E29)
  • Danby S, Brown K, Higgs-Bayliss T, Chittock J & Cork M (2014) The effect of a complex emollient cream containing 5% urea, ceramide 3 and lactic acid, compared with a simple emollient, on the skin barrier in older people with dry skin. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 171 (pp 57-58)
  • Danby S, Chittock J, Martin KM, Cork MJ & Tierney NK (2013) Chymotrypsin-like protease activity in the stratum corneum is increased in atopic dermatitis and upon washing with soap. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 68(4) (pp AB172-AB172)
  • Albenali L, Danby S, Moustafa M, Chittock J, Kennedy K, Shackley F & Cork MJ (2012) Vitamin D supplementation improves atopic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis complicated by eczema herpeticum. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 167 (pp 127-127)
  • Danby S, Al Enezi T, Chittock J, Kennedy K, Sultan A & Cork M (2011) A randomized comparison of aqueous cream and Oilatum® Junior bath additive on skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 165 (pp 44-45)
  • Danby S, Al Enezi T, Chittock J, Kennedy K, Sultan A & Cork M (2011) A randomized comparison of aqueous cream and Oilatum® Junior bath additive on skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 165 (pp 115-115)
  • Danby S, Moustafa M, MacGowan AL, Ward SJ & Cork MJ (2009) Skin protease inhibitors: a new treatment for atopic dermatitis. BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 161 (pp 30-31)
  • (2009) . British Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 161 (pp 115-127)
  • Danby S, Moustafa M, MacGowan AL, Ward SJ & Cork MJ (2009) Skin protease inhibitors: A new treatment for atopic dermatitis. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, Vol. 60(3) (pp AB67-AB67)

Reports

  • Danby SG, Ewence A, Rumsby P, Cork MJ, Williams HC, Rockett L & Davey HMSAUIII-PP (2011) A systematic review of skin irritation and tap water

Posters

  • Katibi OS, Andrew P, Poyner A, Pinnock A, Brown K, Byers R, Cork M & Danby S (2023) P24 Emollient use and effects on cutaneous allergen reactions: a preliminary study.
  • Danby SG, Andrew P, Kay L, Pinnock A, Brown K & Cork MJ (2020) 16818 An investigation of the skin barrier restoring effects of a cream containing ceramides in a multivesicular emulsion in people with dry, eczema-prone, skin: The RESTORE study phase 2.
Teaching interests
  • I teach on the undergraduate medical degree course (Common skin conditions and skin pharmacology) and on the Molecular Medicine MSc (Experimental medicine pathway, modules MED6020 & MED6021 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease)
  • I supervise undergraduate BMedSci and Research Attachment SSC projects conducted within our dedicated skin barrier research suite
  • I also deliver external educational presentations to healthcare professionals on topics covering skin physiology, skincare, atopic dermatitis and the mechanisms of topical therapies for atopic dermatitis
Professional activities and memberships
  • Member of the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR)
  • Manager of the “Skin Barrier Research Facility” housing a range of bioinstrumentation for the assessment of human skin in vivo non-invasively

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