Sean Whittaker

Professor of cutaneous oncology
Biography
Current posts:
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consultant dermatologist at Guys and St Thomas', 1999 - present
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professor of cutaneous oncology division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine King's College London, 2007 - present
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clinical director genetics, rheumatology, infection, dermatology and allergy directorate, 2007 - present
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joint lead for the GRIID Clinical Academic Group King's Health Partners, 2008 - present
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specialist CRG commissioning lead for skin cancer, 2013 - present.
Previous posts:
- research fellowship RPMS Hammersmith Hospital, 1987 - 1990
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consultant dermatologist at Royal Free Hospital, 1993 - 1999
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senior lecturer, division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine King's College London, 1997 - 2007
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lead for skin cancer at Guys and St Thomas', 2005 - 2010
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clinical director dermatology, allergy and sexual health directorate, 2003 - 2007
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chairman/secretary EORTC Cutaneous Lymphoma Task Force, 1999 - 2009
- secretary/treasurer International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas, 2009 - 2011
- president International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas, 2011 - 2013.
Education and training
- London Royal College of Physicians, FRCP, 1995
- Postgraduate Thesis (Doctorate), MD, 1994
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London Royal College of Physicians, MRCP, 1984
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Manchester Medical School, MB ChB, 1981
Research interests
Clinical research in primary cutaneous lymphomas:
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development of a clinical trials platform
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the identification of prognostic factors in cutaneous lymphomas.
Translational research in primary cutaneous lymphomas:
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development of molecular diagnostics
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genetic (gene mutations and chromosomal copy number gains and losses) and epigenetic (Methylation/Acetylation/MicroRNA) abnormalities involved in dysregulation of activation and apoptotic pathways in malignant T-cells
- mechanism of action of Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) Inhibitors in cutaneous T-cell lymphomas
- development of biomarkers for assessment of treatment response and prognosis.
Awards
- Neil Smith Memorial Lecturer 1996
- FRCP 1995
- MD 1993
Publications
Contact
Secretary tel: 020 7188 7188 ext 56252, for NHS queries only
Email: [email protected]
Area of expertise: skin cancer
Specialist interests
- Skin cancers including melanoma and cutaneous lymphomas.
Last updated: June 2021