Dermatology Research

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UCLA Division of Dermatology faculty conduct innovative research across a wide range of dermatologic conditions, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, acne, lupus, blistering diseases and alopecia areata. They also lead pioneering work in skin immunology, tumor microenvironment, host-microbe interactions and mechanisms that underpin inflammation and autoimmunity. Researchers in the dermatology division also lead studies on epithelial stem cells, wound healing, fibrosis and scarring.

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April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH
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April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH

Professor

Chief, Division of Dermatology

Research interests: Inflammatory skin diseases;  Health outcomes and health services research; Clinical trials evaluating novel systemic and topical therapies

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Willy Hugo, MD UCLA Health Dermatology
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Willy Hugo, PhD

Associate Adjunct Professor

Research interests: Cancer immunotherapy response; Omics analysis of autoimmune diseases; Predictive models using omics and imaging data

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Jenny J. Kim, MD, PhD
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Jenny J. Kim, MD, PhD

Professor of Clinical Medicine

Research interests: Skin health and longevity; Aging and regenerative treatment for skin; Skin cancer and skin immunity

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