Department of Dermatology
Advancing Dermatological Science and Training the Future

Study, train and treat patients at the forefront of dermatology science and research. Learn to lead, in a nationally-recognized program where scientific discoveries become life-changing therapies.

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100+ Years of Translational Excellence

For more than a century, the U-M Medical School's Department of Dermatology has been a national leader in dermatological patient care, education, and research. We provide outstanding, patient-centered care for disorders affecting the skin, hair and nails. The foundation of those treatments is our dedicated physicians and scientists, translating scientific breakthroughs into new therapies at the forefront of dermatology research.
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With programs in clinical, translation and basic science research, we are a renowned institution for dermatological research and clinical investigation.

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This department is dedicated to promoting diversity and cultivating inclusion with an evolving variety of initiatives and programs that reflect who we are.

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    Clinical Trials Support Office Announces New Associate Medical Director

    Mio Nakamura, MD, MS, will begin her appointment July 1, 2024
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    The Fundamentals
    From Patients to Progress: Advancing Autoimmune Research
    Today on The Fundamentals, our guest is Dr. Michelle Kahlenberg, an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, the Giles Bole and Dorothy Mulkey Research Professor of Rheumatology and the Vice Chair for Basic and Translational Research in Internal Medicine. Her clinical work is centered on the care of patients with lupus, including those with refractory skin disease. In addition to running her lab, she's an active member of the Immunology Training Program and has received national recognition for her research.
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    Clinical Trials Support Office Announces New Associate Medical Director
    The Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) is pleased to announce that Mio Nakamura, MD, MS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology, has been appointed as the new Associate Medical Director of the Michigan Clinical Trials Support Unit (M-CTSU) and Michigan Clinical Research Unit (MCRU). Dr. Nakamura’s appointment will begin July 1, 2024, and is a 2-year term.
    Department News
    Dermatology Residency Match - 2024
    The Department of Dermatology announces the residency class of 2028.
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    Health Lab Podcast
    Investigating How Dermal Injections Impact Aging Skin
    A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging.
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    Health Lab
    Hippo signaling pathway gives new insight into systemic sclerosis
    Study focuses on Hippo signaling pathway as critical link between fibrosis, vascular dysfunction, and sex bias in systemic sclerosis
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    Health Lab
    Turning back the clock on photoaging skin
    Experts observed in a new study that injection of the most popular type of dermal filler, cross-linked hyaluronic acid, into photoaged skin could reverse the dermal changes associated with photoaging.