Research in the division of dermatology
Our faculty maintain a well-funded program of basic, clinical, and translation research on a diverse range of topics. They include many aspects of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin cancers such as melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; atopic dermatitis, wound healing; ichthyosis and related skin disorders; the interface between skin and biomaterials; the role of ultraviolet radiation and interactions with caffeine; and the action of defensins in the innate immune response of the skin. Division members also investigate new approaches to teaching, such as teledermatology and virtual reality simulation of dermatologic surgery.