Department of Pathology

Dalhousie University

David Hoskin

Professor Emeritus

DavidHoskin
Department of Pathology

Email: d.w.hoskin@dal.ca
Research Topics:
  • Cancer Biology
  • Immunology
  • Inflammation
  • Antimicrobial Peptides
  • Iron Metabolism
  • Natural Products

Biography

Professor Emeritus Dr. David Hoskin’s research interests include the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory potential of natural source compounds, including antimicrobial peptides and phytochemicals found in common spices, fruits, and vegetables; and the manipulation of T lymphocyte 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.

Education

  • BSc: McGill University
  • PhD: McGill University
  • Postdoctoral Training: Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, University of Toronto

Selected Publications

See Dr. Hoskin's publication listing on Pubmed.

  1. C.D. Doucette, A. Hilchie, R. Liwski, and D.W. Hoskin. 2013. Piperine, a dietary phytochemical, inhibits angiogenesis. J. Nutr. Biochem. 24:231-239.
  2. K. Sutton, C.D. Doucette, and D.W. Hoskin. 2012. NADPH quinine oxidoreductase 1 mediates breast cancer cell resistance to thymoquinone-induced apoptosis. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm. 426:421-426.
  3. A. Hilchie, C.D. Doucette, D. Pinto, A. Patrzykat, S. Douglas, and D.W. Hoskin. 2011. Pleurocidin-family cationic antimicrobial peptides are cytolytic for breast carcinoma cells and prevent growth of tumor xenografts. Breast Cancer Res. 13: R102 (Editor’s Pick).
  4. J.L. Watson, R. Hill, P.B. Yaffe, A. Greenshields, M. Walsh, P.W. Lee, C.A. Giacomantonio, and D.W. Hoskin. 2010. Curcumin causes superoxide anion production and p53-independent apoptosis in human colon cancer cells. Cancer Lett. 297: 1-8.

Selected Awards and Honours

  • Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute Honorary Membership
  • David T. Jannigan Teaching Award (Department of Pathology, 2010)
  • Distinguished Service Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dalhousie University
  • Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Atlantic Region Endowed Chair in Breast Cancer Research
  • Educator of the Year Award (Department of Microbiology & Immunology, 2002)
  • Cancer Letters Editorial Board Member
  • Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Atlantic Region Board of Directors Member