Center for Dermatology Research

The research team at the Center for Dermatology Research (CDR) includes not only practicing dermatologists but also specialists in epidemiology, health economics, and biostatistics. The CDR researchers utilize nationally representative data to characterize and to track changes in the delivery of dermatological care in the United States.

Clinical Studies Center

At the Clinical Studies Center (CSC), researchers conduct controlled studies of pharmaceutical agents developed for skin disorders; patients have an opportunity to participate in these clinical trials, which are an essential aspect of the evolution of new and better treatments for dermatologic disease.