Resident Research OpportunitiesResidents are encouraged to participate in both clinical and basic research. We currently have active clinical research projects on psoriasis, actinic keratoses, informatics, digital imaging, pathogen detection, confocal microscopy, and cutaneous oncology. These projects provide experience for residents in understanding new drugs and techniques in caring for skin disorders. Basic science research is centered in our 4,600-square-foot dermatology research laboratories. Ongoing basic science research, funded by NIH and the Veterans Administration, includes studies of melanocyte biology, visual informatics, cutaneous oncogenesis, mind-body interactions, proteomics-based smart bandage technology, and a wide array of state-of-the-art research technologies. For residents who show special aptitude or desire, additional time for specific research projects is made available. The department has an NIH-funded training grant, which allows one to three years of full-time research training. Dr. Pentland and the Department of Dermatology faculty are passionate about research training in Dermatology. For more information, click here. |