Dr Denis Headon
Group Leader/Senior Research Fellow
Contact details
Address
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The Roslin Institute
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian - City
- Post code
- EH25 9RG
Background
My group is interested in the genetic basis of variation in hair, feathers and associated skin structures, and how these gene variants influence embryonic development. My research career started in biomedical genetics with identification of genes underlying ectodermal dysplasia conditions – an area of ongoing activity. My interests then shifted to include addressing how those genes might play a role in defining pattern formation in the skin. I joined The Roslin Institute in 2008 to study animal and human genetics, and to define how the genetic code is interpreted to create the shape and structure of the body.
Research summary
Development, maintenance and repair of the skin and its appendages.