The Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology has extensive experience in conducting
both industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research. The 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
multi-site 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 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
- Steven Townsend, M.D. Senior Research Fellow, Sub-Investigator
- Monica Hessler-Waning, M.D. Junior Research Fellow, Sub-Investigator
See the Clinical Trials tab for currently enrolling studies.
Dermatology Research Fellowship
The Department of Dermatology Division of Dermatology Research offers a two-year research fellowship.
The research fellow acts as a sub-investigator on multiple sponsored clinical trials and participates in the design, implementation, and publication of studies. In addition to research, the fellow will provide patient care in the faculty dermatology clinics and participate in academic activities with the dermatology residents.
Applicant must have completed a minimum of PGY-1 at an ACGME-accredited program prior to start of the fellowship and must be eligible to obtain a Missouri medical license.
For information on the research fellowship, contact Rhonda Lebbing at rhonda.lebbing@health.slu.edu or see the Fellowship Training tab.