Thomas Forshaw

Thomas Forshaw

20212021

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Biography

Dr. Forshaw joined NCA&T in 2022. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK, in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and his Ph.D. also from UWE in Biochemistry. He then completed his postdoctoral training at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Forshaw is passionate about opening doors to elevate students and teaching about where biology and chemistry intersect. He teaches Biochemistry I, II, lab, and General Biochemistry for graduates. He has an established research lab investigating molecule medicine and protein biochemistry, and funding from the DOD. His research focuses on redox biochemistry, reactive oxygen species, cell signaling, protein oxidation, and omics technology, particularly in cancer and Alzheimer's Disease.

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

Biochemistry, Ph.D., University of the West of England

… → 2017

Pharmaceutical sciences, BS, University of the West of England

… → 2012