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U-M Dermatology Gains #6 Ranking for NIH $ in 2023
Kudos to our talented faculty and research teams who achieved U-M Dermatology’s #6 ranking for overall NIH funding in 2023 – out of 35 dermatology programs nationwide!
Dr. Tejasvi Receives VA Connected Care Distinguished Leaders Award
Kudos to Trilokraj Tejasvi, MBBS, MD, who has been honored with a 2023 Connected Care Distinguished Leaders Award by Veterans Health Administration leadership and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Drs. John Voorhees and Michael Goldfarb Honored By Dermatology Foundation
Many congratulations to Drs. Voorhees and Goldfarb, whose remarkable careers were honored by the Dermatology Foundation in 2023 and featured in the Dermatology Focus.
Rajan P. Nair, PhD Retires
Kudos to Rajan P. Nair, Ph.D., associate research scientist emeritus, who retired on August 31, 2023, following 32 years of outstanding service as a member of the Department of Dermatology’s research faculty.
U-M Dermatology Residency Class of 2023
The Department of Dermatology celebrated the achievements of our graduating residency class at a reception held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Michigan League.
U-M Dermatology Outreach at AMEC 2023 SNMA
Dermatology Residency Match - 2023
Dr. Johann Gudjonsson Named AAAS Fellow
Dr. Johann E. Gudjonsson has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Dr. Jeffrey Orringer Receives AACD Award
Dr. Jeffrey Orringer is inaugural recipient of the Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology Elizabeth McBurney Award for Clinical Excellence.
Voorhees Legacy Professorship Campaign
We are excited to share information about the John J. Voorhees, M.D. Legacy Professorship campaign, announced by Dr. Bichakjian at our 2022 Fall Alumni Symposium.
Jeffrey and Susan Callen Lectureship in Cutaneous Medicine
A special thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. and Susan M. Callen for their endowed Lectureship in Cutaneous Medicine.
Dermatology Residency Class of 2022
The Department of Dermatology celebrated the achievements of the 2022 residency class during a blended in-person/virtual graduation reception on Thursday, June 16.
Viral proteins key to tumor model in mice
Researchers have figured out how to create a mouse model of a rare but fatal skin cancer, a scientific discovery 10 years in the making.
Dr. Kelly Harms Named Lewis and Lillian Becker Professor of Dermatology
The Lewis and Lillian Becker Professorship in Dermatology was established through the generosity of Lewis and Lillian Becker to support a Dermatology faculty member engaged in research focusing on skin cancer epidemiology, therapy, education, and biology at Michigan Medicine.
Celebrating a "Mid-Air Miracle"
Dr. Stephen Ansah-Addo stepped up to assist a fellow-passenger on United Airlines Flight 997
Dr. John Voorhees Elected AAAS Fellow
John Voorhees, MD FRCP has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Why Are Stretch Marks Treated Differently From So Many Other Skin Issues?
Study looks at mental health impact of stretch marks. Read more on Click On Detroit .
U-M Health to Co-Lead Creation of Ancestrally Diverse Single-Cell Skin Tissue Atlas
Leaders in dermatology and rheumatology at U-M Health are helping to lead a national effort to build an open-source single-cell atlas for skin to explore ancestral differences in skin cell states across several populations. Read more on
Pregnancy Stretch Marks Cause Stress and Emotional Burden, Study Finds
Participants said the lesions caused similar or more distress than skin conditions like acne or psoriasis. Read more on UM Health Lab.