Eugene Healy

Professor Eugene Healy is the Department Chair/Head of Dermatology and Professor of Dermatology at the University of Southampton, alongside his role as an Honorary Consultant Dermatologist at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. His research focuses on ultraviolet radiation effects on skin, skin cancer (melanoma and keratinocyte cancers), inflammatory skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema), and AI applications in dermatology.

Education:

• BA, MB BCh BAO (Hons) in Medicine, Trinity College Dublin (1987)
• MRCPI, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (1989)
• PhD in Molecular Dermatology, Newcastle University (1998)

Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes phototherapy safety, AI-driven dermatology solutions, and skin tone impacts on medical devices. His 2025 articles highlight NB-UVB mutagenesis and AI-simulated psoriasis treatment. Key projects include PREVAIL (AI-phototherapy) and molecular profiling of keratoacanthoma.

Awards:

• FRCP (2004)
• FRSB (2011)
• FAoP (2021)

Advising & Grants: Current PhD students include George Stewart Coltart (Infection & Immunity) and Joseph John Scott (Infection & Immunity). Active grants involve T-cell costimulatory antibody development for skin cancer and AI-mediated phototherapy systems.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Dermatopharmacology research group at the University of Southampton, collaborating with optical engineering teams for AI-driven dermatology tools.