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Professor Hoskin’s research interests include the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory potential of iron chelating agents, antimicrobial peptides, and phytochemicals found in common spices, fruits, and vegetables; and the manipulation of T cell signal transduction using natural source compounds and other novel agents for cancer control. His work is geared towards developing new treatments for breast cancer and other common cancers.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Science, McGill University
Doctor of Science, McGill University
Research Topics
- Cancer Biology
- Immunology
- Inflammation
- Antimicrobial Peptides
- Iron Metabolism
- Natural Products
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Modulation of regulatory T- cell function by histamine and IL-6
Hoskin, D. W. (PI)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
1/1/15 → …
Project: Research project
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Modulation of regulatory T- cell function by histamine and IL-6
Hoskin, D. W. (PI)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
1/1/14 → …
Project: Research project
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The effect of novel iron chelators on iron-related Wnt signaling in animal cells
Hoskin, D. W. (PI)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
1/1/13 → …
Project: Research project
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Modulation of regulatory T- cell function by histamine and IL-6
Hoskin, D. W. (PI)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
1/1/13 → …
Project: Research project
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Regulation of macrophage-associated inflammatory responses by species-specific lactoferricin peptides
Malone, A., Clark, R. F., Hoskin, D. W. & Power Coombs, M. R., Feb 2022, In: Frontiers in Bioscience - Landmark. 27, 2, 043.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Citations (Scopus) -
Dual antimicrobial and antiproliferative activity of tcpask peptide derived from a tribolium castaneum insect defensin
Robles-Fort, A., García-Robles, I., Fernando, W., Hoskin, D. W., Rausell, C. & Real, M. D., Feb 2021, In: Microorganisms. 9, 2, p. 1-24 24 p., 222.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Citations (Scopus) -
The acute phase protein hepcidin is cytotoxic to human and mouse myeloma cells
Conrad, D. M., Hilchie, A. L., Mcmillan, K. A. M., Liwski, R. S., Hoskin, D. W. & Coombs, M. R. P., Feb 2021, In: Anticancer Research. 41, 2, p. 601-608 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
The Natural Alkaloid Piperlongumine Inhibits Metastatic Activity and Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition of Triple-Negative Mammary Carcinoma Cells
Delaney, L. M., Farias, N., Ghassemi Rad, J., Fernando, W., Annan, H. & Hoskin, D. W., 2021, In: Nutrition and Cancer. 73, 11-12, p. 2397-2410 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Anthocyanin-rich haskap (Lonicera caerulea L.) berry extracts reduce nitrosamine-induced DNA damage in human normal lung epithelial cells in vitro
Amararathna, M., Hoskin, D. W. & Rupasinghe, H. P. V., Jul 2020, In: Food and Chemical Toxicology. 141, 111404.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
36 Citations (Scopus)
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (External organisation)
Hoskin, D. W. (Chair)
2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Medicine (Organisational unit)
Hoskin, D. W. (Chair)
2019 → 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (External organisation)
Hoskin, D. W. (Chair)
2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Cancer Letters (External organisation)
Hoskin, D. W. (Chair)
2016 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Reports Summarize Pharmaceuticals Research from Dalhousie University (Iron Withdrawal with DIBI, a Novel 3-Hydroxypyridin-4-One Chelator Iron-Binding Polymer, Attenuates Macrophage Inflammatory Responses)
Hoskin, D. W., Holbein, B. E. & Fernando, W.
10/5/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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