The Clinical Studies Unit
The Clinical Studies Unit is a centralized
research area to enhance the Department's
research programs in dermatologic diseases. The
Unit, headed by Medical Director Dr.
Joel M. Gelfand and Manager and Head Research
Nurse Coordinator Jennifer Williams, will provide
enhanced research support to various research
programs.
The Unit focuses on common diseases such as
acne, eczema, and psoriasis, as well as rare
diseases such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and
auto-immune blistering diseases. The Clinical
Studies Unit receives referrals for patients
to participate in clinical trials from the over
50,000 patients seen annually in the Department
of Dermatology and the over 60 community dermatologists
on our affiliated faculty. Each year over 3000
eczema, 1000 psoriasis, 1600 acne, 300 cutaneous
T cell lymphoma and 200 blistering disease patients
are seen in the Department.
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