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2023
Hyejin Leah Chung, MD
Fractional CO2 Laser versus Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling for Hidradenitis Suppurativa-Related Atrophic Scars: A Randomized Controlled Rater-Blinded Study
Jennifer Fernandez, MD, RD
Teledermatology in Kenya: An Assessment of Provider Preferences
Nazgol Sadat Haddadi, MD, MPH
The role of Type I IFNs on Keratinocyte's response to Ultraviolet Light B in Photosensitive Skin Diseases
Courtney Johnson, MD, PhD
Single Cell Transcriptomic View of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in Early-Stage Mycosis Fungoides
Tasneem Mohammad
Exploring the clinical, spectroscopic, histologic, and immunohistochemical features of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation using disease specific validated in-vivo models with comparison to ultraviolet b induced skin pigmentation
The 2023 SOCS Research Grants were made possible thanks to the support from Bristol Myers Squibb, L'Oréal and Pfizer.
2022
Jillian Richmond, PhD
Examining Gene and Protein Expression in Clinically Diverse Mycosis Fungoides Samples From Skin of Color Patients
Shawn Shih, MD
The Utility of Topical Oxymetazoline in Preventing Post-filler Ecchymosis in Skin of Color Patients: A Randomized, Double-blind, Split-Face Study
Nkemjika Ugonabo, MD, MPH
Combination Topical Cysteamine and Fractional 1927nm Low-Powered Diode Laser Resurfacing vs. Topical Cysteamine Alone in the Treatment of Melasma: A Prospective, Split-Face Cohort Study
The 2022 SOCS Research Grants were made possible thanks to the support from Pfizer.
2021
Courtney Johnson, MD, PhD
Investigating the Molecular Differences of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas in Black Women for Personalized Therapeutic Options
Nayoung Lee, MD
Laser-Assisted Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil versus Triamcinolone in the Treatment of Keloids
The 2021 SOCS Research Grants were made possible thanks to the support from OrthoDermatologics and Pfizer.
2020
Tarannum Jaleel, MD, MHSc
Racial Variation in the Effect of Sex Hormones in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Maggi Ahmed, MD, MSc
Melanocyte Transplantation Plus Topical JAK Inhibitor or Tacrolimus for Treatment of Vitiligo: A Randomized Comparative Study
2019
Crystal Aguh, MD
Investigating the Role of Metabolic Dysregulation in the Pathogenesis of CCCA
2018
Shawn G. Kwatra, MD
Molecular Basis of Itch in African Americans
2017
Temitayo A. Ogunleye, MD
Molecular Analysis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
2016
Courtney Bagayoko, MD
Treatment outcomes for patients with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
2015
Giang-Huong Nguyen, MD
MicroRNA Expression Profiling of Acral Melanoma in Asian Population
2014
Steven H. Yang, MD, PhD
Epigenetic Changes in Ethnic Human Skin During Skin Aging
2013
Jenna O’Neil, MD
Genetic Factors in CCCA
2012
Nada Elbuluk MD, MS
Stretch Stimulus on Melanocyte Function and Dyspigmentation in Human Skin in Vivo: A Pilot Study on Striae Distensae
2011
Donald A. Glass, II, MD, PhD
Uncovering the Genetic Causes of Keloid Formation
2010
Ammar Ahmed, MD
A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Polypodium Leucotomos Extract as an Adjunct to Sunscreen in the Treatment of Melasma
Ginette A. Hinds (Okoye), MD
Improving acne keloidalis nuchae with targeted ultraviolet B treatment: a prospective, randomized, split-scalp comparison study
2009
John E. Harris, MD, PhD
T cells in mouse model of vitiligo
2008
Roopal V. Kundu, MD
Development and Validation of a Vitiligo-specific Quality of Life Instrument (VitiQol)
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Pfizer Networking and Education Symposia SOCS offers networking and educational symposia events throughout the country. To see a list of dates and locations, click here.
Transforming the Management of Rosacea in Skin of Color This educational webinar offers certifications for continuing education through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and nurses can earn 0.50 ANCC Contact Hour(s) (0.25 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology).
IMCAS World Congress 2020 Program Whitening and ethnic skin (in collaboration with SOCS) Saturday, February 1, 2020
5-Continent-Congress Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30, 2020
(2019) 15th Annual Skin of Color Society Symposium
(2018) 14th Annual Skin of Color Society Symposium
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