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Department of Dermatology Research—Cutaneous Biology Program Dermatology Research Leadership & Faculty

Dermatology Research Leadership & Faculty

The research leadership and faculty in NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology study the biology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatologic conditions and diseases, including cancers. We advance knowledge of the field through innovative basic and translational research that leads to clinical advances for patients, and foster a spirit of scientific inquiry among faculty, students, residents, and fellows. Members of our Cutaneous Biology Program are nationally and internationally recognized for their contributions.

Executive Leadership

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Seth J. Orlow, MD, PhD

Director, Program in Cutaneous Biology and Skin Disease
Director, Cutaneous Biology and Skin Disease Research Training Program and T32 Grant
Chair and the Samuel Weinberg Professor of Pediatric Dermatology, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology
Professor, Departments of Cell Biology and Pediatrics

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David Polsky, MD, PhD

Vice Chair, Research
The Alfred W. Kopf, MD, Professor of Dermatologic Oncology

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Iman Osman, MD

Director, Interdisciplinary Melanoma Cooperative Group
The Rudolf L. Baer Professor of Dermatology, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Urology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Associate Dean, Clinical Research Strategy

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Sean Hettenbach

Assistant Director, Research Administration

Faculty

Avrom S. Caplan, MD
Assistant Professor

John A. Carucci, MD, PhD
Professor

Julide T. Celebi, MD
Professor

Alisa N. Femia, MD
Associate Professor

Mayumi Ito Suzuki, PhD
Professor

Kristen Lo Sicco, MD
Associate Professor

Amanda W. Lund, PhD
Associate Professor

Markus Schober, PhD
Associate Professor

Jerry Shapiro, MD
Professor