Taylor Follansbee

Dr. Follansbee, a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, earned his undergraduate degree in Medical Biology from the University of New England, followed by a Master's in Biology from the same institution. He furthered is academic journey with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis, under the mentorship of Dr. Earl Carstens. Dr. Follansbee's expertise lies in the intricate domain of itch, a field in which he garnered international recognition, notably receiving the Handwerker Award from the International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI) in 2016. Presently, his research at Johns Hopkins working with Dr. Xinzhong Dong investigates the immune interactions within the meninges, exploring their role in bacterial meningitis defence mechanisms. Beyond scholarly articles and chapters, Dr. Follansbee recently authored a comprehensive textbook on fundamental itch research, solidifying his impact in the scientific community.