Clinical Trials

Adult Dermatology Research

Dr. Tissa Hata currently has several ongoing clinical trials, including new biologic treatments for psoriasis, new therapies for onychomycosis, and a National Institutes of Health funded study with Dr. Richard Gallo examining the risks for eczema vaccinatum in Atopic Dermatitis patients. Please refer to the following links for more information:

Atopic Dermatitis

UCSD Dermatology has several groups interested in the study of Atopic Dermatitis. Our research interests include ongoing studies into basic immunologic defects present in patients with atopic dermatitis ( Gallo Lab ), and clinical studies of Atopic dermatitis including participation in the Atopic Dermatitis and Vaccinia Network (ADVN) and therapeutic trials at UCSD and Rady Children's Hospital .

Psoriasis

UCSD Dermatology is fortunate to be supported by an endowment from the Charles and Anna Stern Foundation for research into psoriasis. Related projects include understanding the immune response of patients with psoriasis compared to atopic dermatitis and clinical trials ongoing at UCSD and Rady Children's Hospital.

Skin Cancer

UCSD Dermatology is in the process of expanding our research efforts in the study of cutaneous malignancies such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinomas. We are assisted in this endeavor by our relationship with the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. Our goals are to establish UCSD as a Skin Cancer Center of Excellence.

 

Pediatric Dermatology Research

The Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology Research Group is involved in clinical studies of common and uncommon diseases, including acne, fungal infections, eczema (Atopic Dermatitis), warts and molluscum and psoriasis.