Programs
Research programs and laboratories within the UCLA Division of Dermatology explore a wide range of dermatologic conditions across basic, translational and clinical research. From exploring keratinocyte-immune cell crosstalk to engineering new therapeutic delivery platforms, the division’s work reflects deep integration across scientific disciplines.
Explore the pages below to learn more about our labs and programs.
George Agak Lab
The Agak Lab investigates how the skin immune system senses and responds to commensal and pathogenic microbes, with a particular emphasis on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive inflammation and disease.
April Armstrong Lab
Our research team is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
Chen Kam Lab
Our research is centered on blood vessels with a focus on understanding remodeling of the vascular network in physiological and pathological settings.
Jenny Kim Lab
Our primary goal is to gain insight into the mechanisms of immune response in common skin conditions.
Roger Lo Lab
The Lo Lab studies therapeutic resistance in metastatic melanoma in order to build rationales for clinical trials and to develop novel treatment combinations or treatment regimens.
Robert Modlin Lab
We have investigated human immune responses in the context of two major human infectious diseases, leprosy and tuberculosis.
Philip Scumpia Lab
The Scumpia Lab investigates transcriptional control of immune responses in skin diseases including wound healing, infection, and skin cancer.
Clinical Trials
Our current clinical studies include industry-sponsored trials and independent, investigator-initiated studies.