Current Scholars and Projects

Elise Edwards

Mentor: Gil Yosipovitch, M.D.
Department: Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Primary Project: My research will focus on understanding chronic skin conditions which significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Working at the intersection of public health and dermatological research allows me to address not only individual patient needs but also broader public health concerns related to skin diseases.

Garrett Kraft

Mentor: Keyvan Nouri, M.D., M.B.A.
Department: Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Primary Project: My research focuses on evaluating the efficacy of emerging AI models in enhancing the quality and comprehensibility of pre- and post-surgical instructions for Mohs surgery patients, with an emphasis on accessibility in both English and Spanish.

Jean-Paul Russo

Mentor: Paloma Toledo, M.D., M.P.H.
Department: Anesthesiology
Primary Project: Jean-Paul Russo will be conducting anesthesiology research under the mentorship of Dr. Paloma Toledo.

Mounika Vattigunta

Mentor: Ralf Paus, M.D., D.Sc.
Department: Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Primary Project: My project investigates promising nutraceutical candidates that may enhance autophagic flux, reduce mTORC1 activity and improve key molecular biomarkers related to cellular and tissue aging in the hair follicle.

Peyton Warp

Mentor: Andrea Maderal, M.D.
Department: Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Primary Project: Calcinosis cutis is a condition in which calcium salts are deposited in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Na EDTA is a potent calcium chelator that has been successfully used off-label for treatment of articular and cutaneous metastatic calcific deposits in scleroderma, ophthalmic calcinosis and calcific tendonitis. This study aims to evaluate the safety of intralesional injection of Na EDTA.