Dermatology World May 2011 : Page-43
news + events news + events academy expert resource groups available the acadeMy’s governance structure includes eight Expert Resource Groups focused on topics of importance to dermatology. These groups provide the Academy with a source of knowledgeable individuals to call on when an issue in the group’s area of exper-tise arises. Academy members who wish to learn more about any of the groups, or join one, should contact the chair for more information. atopic dermatitis Mission includes identifying opportunities for Academy to act to benefi t atopic dermatitis patients and providing expert input regarding AD to Academy committees and staff . Kevin D. Cooper, M.D., chair kevin.cooper@uhhospitals.org dermatologists in industry Mission includes enhancing learning, networking, and communications for dermatologists working in the pharmaceutical industry. Lincoln Krochmal, M.D., chair lkrochmal@verizon.net epidemiology Mission includes facilitating interaction and communication on dermatologic projects related to epidemiology, health services research, and public health. Robert P. Dellavalle, M.D., Ph.D., chair robert.dellavalle@uchsc.edu psoriasis Mission includes assessing and helping the Academy and National Psoriasis Foundation respond to the needs of dermatologists who treat psoriasis. John Y. M. Koo, M.D., chair john.koo@ucsfmedctr.org sexually transmitted diseases Mission includes promoting awareness of the role of dermatologists in sexually transmitted diseases. Kieron Leslie, M.B.B.S., chair lesliek@derm.ucsf.edu skin of color Mission includes promoting awareness of needs of patients with skin of color. David Rodriguez, M.D., chair dermmd@earthlink.net xeroderma pigmentosum Mission includes serving as a resource to dermatologists managing patients with XP. John J. DiGiovanna, M.D., co-chair jdg@brown.edu Kenneth Howard Kraemer, M.D., co-chair kraemerk@nih.gov society of dermatology hospitalists Mission includes development of standards for clinical care of hospitalized patients with skin disease. Lauren Hughey, M.D., chair lchughey@uab.edu – richard nelson dw WHAT’S COMING UP DATEBOOK Dermatology WorlD // May 2011 43
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