Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Biology
Taking the Lead in Dermatologic Training & Research
The Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology's world-class research programs facilitate clinical studies, investigate advances in dermatologic therapies and engage in studies of genetic skin diseases, connective-tissue disorders and skin cancers.
Academic Programs
Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine (JIMM)
The Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine is dedicated to the study of the etiology and progression of diseases, with particular focus on acquired and genetic aberrations associated with the extracellular matrix of connective tissues.
Leadership & Faculty
Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Biology
Dr. Uitto is an internationally-recognized researcher and a professor and chair of the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology since 1986.