University of Miami School of Medicine Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
The University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery has a highly developed clinical research program. Our faculty and trials coordinators have both experience and expertise in a wide range of areas. The department is particularly strong in studies concerning wound healing, tissue repair, infections of the skin (viral, fungal, and bacterial), infestations of the skin (scabies, pediculosis), skin malignancies, psoriasis, and cosmetic dermatology. Within the department an average of ten to twenty studies are in progress at any one time.
Other research space includes facilities such as an animal operatory for wound healing, facilities for general anesthesia, individual housing of large animals and an animal conditional facility for cutaneous microbiology research. Laboratory research facilities include cellular and molecular biology facilities, techniques such as DNA sequencing and cloning, PCR, southern, northern and western blottings, in situ hybridization, immuno-histochemical and immuno-fluorescent staining, a tissue culture facility for growing and studying keratinocytes, fibroblasts, dermal endothelial cells and skin organ culture.
Recently, innovative technologies have been added including a small angle light-scattering device, which allows ready analysis of tissue scarring and a device to measure tissue hydration. Additionally, a state-of-the-art video conferencing computer hardware system has been added, including camera, codec boards and video capture equipment for use in teledermatology research.
If you have any questions, please call 305-243-6734.
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