Dermatology Research

The Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology has extensive experience conducting industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research. The SLU department’s board-certified specialists and sub-specialists provide comprehensive care, as well as cutting-edge research in general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, cosmetic and laser surgery, cutaneous oncologic surgery and dermatopathology.

The large, established dermatology clinical practice enables the department to attract multisite trials in various phases of drug and treatment research in addition to faculty-designed clinical research. Studies have involved research for the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, pemphigus, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, pre-cancerous conditions, melanoma, hyperhidrosis, cosmetic devices and procedures and other dermatological conditions.

Dermatology Department Primary Investigators

M. Yadira Hurley, M.D. Complex Medical Dermatologic Conditions Clinical Trials
Nicole Burkemper, M.D. General Medical Dermatologic Conditions, specializing in Atopic and Contact Dermatitis, Patch Testing Clinical Trials
Ramona Behshad, M.D. Surgical Oncologic Dermatology Clinical Trials
Elaine Siegfried, M.D. Pediatric Dermatology Clinical Trials
Jennifer Fehlman, M.D. Cosmetic & Hyperhidrosis Dermatology Clinical Trials

Research Team

M. Yadira Hurley, M.D. Director of Clinical Research, Department of Dermatology
Rhonda Lebbing, APRN-BC Research Coordinator/Director
Maddie Bicklein, M.S. Research Coordinator
Wesley Hodges, M.D. Research Fellow, Sub-Investigator
Monica Hessler-Waning, M.D. Research Fellow, Sub-Investigator