2024 Integrative Dermatology Symposium Lectures

After finishing Medical School and Dermatology Residency at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Bodemer completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She was the first Dermatologist to be board certified in both Dermatology and Integrative Medicine and currently is the only Dermatologist to serve on the Integrative Medicine Board. She has authored academic texts and curriculum and has spoken widely on a variety of topics related to Integrative Dermatology. She has always been drawn to exploring how lifestyle choices impact skin health and disease and feels that the most powerful role a physician can play is as an educator and guide, empowering people to get healthy and stay healthy.

Dr. Arlene Binoya-Strugar is a multi-faceted professional and research scientist who is passionate about bringing out the best in a person. She is a multi-specialty Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Industrial Psychology and Sports Psychology. She is a Board Certified Holistic Health Provider. Dr. Strugar is also a Human Factors Engineer and Engineering Psychologist that has helped in the invention of compute and life changing innovations. She has been practicing as a Psychologist and Holistic Health Practitioner in wellness, mental health, wellness and nutrition.
She leads innovation research as a Research and Social Scientist at the world’s largest technology company for more than 20 years with a focus to improve quality of lives. Her passion brings about human factors engineering, social sciences, life sciences, users and patient requirements in innovation and technology, resulting in the improvement of quality of lives.

Dr. Arlene is a published author, researcher, international and national speaker and educator. She speaks at the world’s largest esthetic and cosmetics conference www.iecsc.org

She is also the current state director and producer of Miss Colorado Earth, Miss Oregon Earth, and Miss Washington Earth. The world’s top 2 pageant and leading in the environmentalism and global preservation. She has coached and mentored delegates on competitive edge, mindset and volunteerism.

Dr. Strugar is a Board-Certified Clinical and Holistic Health Practitioner, Holistic Nutritionist, Licensed Holistic Esthetician, Holistic Nutrition Coach, Certified Fitness Trainer, and a Certified Wellness Coach.

Dr. Strugar is the co-founder and CEO of the non-profit, Naturelle Well Earth International Foundation that advocates for mental health, positivity, mentorship, wellness and pro-aging www.naturellewellearth.com

She is the Owner and Founder of Healuxe Skin and Wellness clinic www.healuxelife.com.

Dr Binoya-Strugar is also the Owner and Founder of Braingystics www.braingystics.com.

She is the Founder and Global Consultant at www.pureholiscticspa.com

Dr. Strugar is the Global Educational and Training Director of PureTrim Mediterranean Health System www.arleneclinic.com

Carine Camara, a licensed acupuncturist and acclaimed speaker, holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Hamilton College and a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With experience as a clinic supervisor at Yao San University, she now runs a private practice in Lafayette, CA. Founder of CARRINNA and advocate for Joyful Aging, Carine specializes in women's health and healthy aging, particularly in facial acupuncture and micro-needling for rejuvenation. Her mission is to lead individuals towards holistic wellness, nurturing love, and embracing boundless joy.

Dr. DeJarra K. Sims, known by her patients as Dr. DJ,  is a Naturopathic Doctor, published author, and prolific speaker. She received her Bachelor's in Biology from Prairie View A&M University, in Texas, and she completed her doctorate at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Phoenix (formerly SCNM). She has served as an Assistant Professor and Core Faculty at Bastyr University California teaching Dermatology and Business Practices and as a former Adjunct Clinical Professor at Sonoran University. 

Dr. DJ established her virtual clinic Superhero SkinCare to remind women of their identity and bring out the adventurous, gorgeous superhero that exists within them. To do this, she provides personalized treatment plans to improve the skin, reset the liver, balance hormones, and support digestion.

Dr. DJ is a well-known keynote speaker, who has given talks at medical conferences and even Comic-Con! Her training in improvisational comedy at The Finest City Improv in San Diego and The Second City in Hollywood has helped her create lively and energetic presentations that keep audiences engaged as they learn. 

Denine Rogers, MS, RDN, LD, FAND is an Integrative & Functional Dietitian and owner of Living Healthy - www.livinghealthy1.org, private nutrition and wellness consulting practice in Douglasville, Georgia. Her focus within her practice is to provide a holistic cultural nutrition approach programs that assist women of color in the age ranges of 40 and up that are going through peri-menopause and menopause.

She is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from (HBCUs) Howard University and a Masters Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine with a graduate certificate in Herbal Medicine at the American College of Health Sciences.

She also owns her passion business called Living Healthy Skincare www.livinghealthyskincare.com where she creates homemade natural botanical blend soaps and skincare products for clients that want healthy, clean skin. Through her skincare business, she also provides nutrition-to-skin consultations using an integrative and functional approach to help find the root cause of clients' skin issues and deliver
lasting treatment results.

Douglas Preston’s career spans 40+years in professional esthetics. His business and practice management articles appear in many of the top trade journals and magazines. He is a frequent presenter at major spa and esthetics industry events, featured in podcasts, and has trained esthetics practitioners internationally. His recently published book, An Esthetician’s Guide to Growing A Successful Skincare Career, is a top-seller among ambitious working skincare professionals. Preston was selected as an official judge for The Skin Games in 2016, and again for 2017. In 2022 Preston was inducted into Dermascope magazine’s acclaimed “Academy of Legends”, a coveted distinction for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the growth and excellence of the esthetics industry.

Preston is the creator of the Preston Comedone ExtractorTM, a special precision tool for the removal of follicular blockages in the skin, widely used by Estheticians throughout the world. He also created the popular Congestive Acne Therapist Certification program to help skincare professionals advance their acne treatment skills.

I am an academic dermatologist and dermatopathologist involved in bone marrow stem cell, regenerative medicine and translational research for more than 30 years. I was among the first to describe the trafficking and engraftment of bone marrow cells to wounded skin and the contribution of bone marrow cells to skin structures. I have been the principal investigator on protocols delivering bone marrow derived cells to wounds for more than 20
years and was the first to describe the delivery of fresh bone marrow aspirate and mixed cultured bone marrow cells to the chronic wounds.

I have been awarded five IND’s by the FDA for the delivery of stem cells and extracellular vesicles to patients with burns, epidermolysis bullosa and chronic wounds. I am among the first to demonstrate that many of the healing effects attributed to bone marrow stem cells are mediated by the extracellular vesicles they produce. My laboratory was the first to show that structural elements including Collagen VII are delivered by bone marrow stem cell derived extracellular vesicles. Our contributions have led to a better understanding of the mechanism by which bone marrow stem cells contribute to healing and tissue regeneration. Having worked in this area for years, I am well versed in all recent regulatory aspects of cell-based therapeutics.

My expertise in bone marrow stem cells began some time ago as a graduate. Since then I have completed postdoctoral training, medical school, residence and fellowship in dermatology and dermatopathology. I am a practicing academic dermatologist and dermatolopathologist with 25 years’ experience with particular interests in the histologic evaluation of wounds both clinically and in numerous preclinical models. I have been working with bioengineered skin materials for more than 30 years and have described several key histological features associated with the application of these materials to patients.

I have served as a consultant, NIH study section member and moderator for wound based and stem cell projects. I have an
extensive and diverse history of close collaboration with several highly regarded stem cell, bone marrow, biomedical engineering, burn/critical care and wound healing investigators. My unique training and experience have allowed me to comfortably move between these
sometimes-distinct fields.

Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive research experience. Throughout his training and in daily practice, he has always believed that the key to achieving health for his patients is grounded in his ability to truly connect to their experiences and perceptions of health and well-being. Maimonides, one of the greatest philosophers of all time realized that human knowledge, often represented as "science," is limited. As a physician, he feels he would be a fool to believe all is known. Maimonides said, "The physician should not treat the disease but the patient who is suffering from it." LearnSkin is his journey to a better understanding of his patients.

James B. LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N. M.T. DHM, DHPh. N.D.(trad) is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist, with over 40 years of clinical experience in natural products, lifestyle, drug/nutrient depletion, compounding pharmacy, and peptides. LaValle is best known for his expertise in performance health and integrative care. 

He has served thousands of patients, using his metabolic model for health, at his clinics in Orange County, CA, Austin, TX and formerly at LaValle Metabolic Institute, in Cincinnati Ohio. His focus both in clinic and enterprise platforms is to uncover the underlying metabolic issues that keep people from their peak health and resiliency.  

He is the founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, a cloud-based health technology that helps practitioners and individuals pinpoint the metabolic roadblocks to health based on a symptom survey, lab markers, biometrics, and wearable data.  This groundbreaking assessment tool incorporates some 40,000 decisions, prioritizing networks of metabolism that are the most out of balance and provides suggestions for dietary supplements, diet and other targeted interventions and  lifestyle suggestions with the goal of building metabolic reserve, resiliency and vitality.

He taught for 18 years as an appointed adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy pioneering the course “Survey of Natural Medicine”, served as faculty at the College of Medicine at U.C., also while serving as a preceptorship for both physicians and pharmacy students.  He is former faculty at the New York College of Chiropractic and Oriental Medicine as an instructor in the Master of Nutrition degree as well as Adjunct Faculty for the Masters of Integrative Medicine program at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

As the clinical co-chair at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, he has trained thousands of health care professionals on the value of integrative health programs for health optimization and performance, modeling health care practices to incorporate lifestyle, diet and natural therapies, bioidentical hormone therapies and other integrative care as part of the health equation for Americans.

He is Chair of the International Peptide Society where he organizes and educates physicians on various application of peptide therapies including applications in aesthetics, IV therapy, weight management and performance enhancement. 

LaValle gained national recognition as National Clinician of the Year in 2012 by the Natural Products Association for his pioneering work in furthering the professional standards of integrative care, and in 2017 as Educator of the Year for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. 

Jim was named one of the “50 Most Influential Pharmacists” by American Druggist magazine and was one of nine Americans selected by Senator Tom Harkin, to participate in the inaugural Dietary Supplement Education Alliance & Dietary Supplement Information Bureau. As such, he is often called on by media for interviews on a variety of health topics due to his 
expertise and engaging style. 

He is author of more than 26 books including, “Cracking the Metabolic Code,” “Nutritional Cost of Drugs,” “Your Blood Never Lies”.  and his latest book, Peptide Handbook, A Professional’s Guide to Peptide Therapeutics.  In addition, he has authored 20 e-Books and four databases with information on a variety of topics, ranging from natural therapeutic decision tools, herb drug interactions, drug induced nutrient depletion, and professional monographs on 240 vitamin, mineral, nutraceuticals, and herbal compounds.  He has also authored well over 200 articles, as well as being published in peer-reviewed literature.  This year he will release, Optimizing Athletic Performance through Precision Biomarker Evaluation and “Turning Back the Clock”, How to Combat Metaflammation and Inflammaging to Maximize Longevity.

In 2010, Jim and his team developed personalized weight loss and wellness programs for Lifetime Fitness using his Metabolic Code approach for health and wellness.  He was the clinical director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Performance Health Program. Organizations including Corvette Race Team, Orlando Magic, Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors, Austin FS, and Colorado Rapids have relied on his expertise for performance, resiliency and return to play programs.

Doctor Jason Derico attended Utah State University for his undergraduate education and the National University of Natural Medicine for his medical degree. He completed internship in Naturopathic Dermatology and a family practice residency. He has completed additional training in Naturopathic Dermatology and Aesthetics. Doctor Derico's practice specializes in naturopathic medicine, aesthetics, and optimization of health through nutrition.

Dr. Hawkes is a board-certified dermatologist and Investigator at the Oregon Medical Research Center in Portland, Oregon. He completed his medical school and residency at the University of Utah. During medical school, he completed a fellowship in translational immunology in the NIH-HHMI Research Scholars Program. He also received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Investigation from Rockefeller University, where he was Chief Clinical Scholar and Principal and sub-Investigator on multiple human research protocols in the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology. He has held academic appointments in the Departments of Dermatology at the University of Utah, University of California-Davis, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Hawkes is a current Councilor in the International Psoriasis Council and serves on the NPF Medical Board and Scientific Advisory Committee. He also serves as the official delegate of the AAD as a member of the international guidelines and workgroup committee for urticaria. His research has been funded by the NIH, NSF, NPF, and Dermatology Foundation, and he is the recipient of several teaching awards including NPF Outstanding Educator in Psoriatic Disease and Exceptional Teacher of the Year in the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai. His primary clinical and research interests include novel immune therapies for inflammatory conditions like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, HS, alopecia areata, vitiligo, and urticaria.

Dr. McGee is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Physician and the Director of Microbiome Research at the Department of Dermatology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Clinically, Dr. McGee specializes in inflammatory bowel disease-associated dermatoses and enjoys co-managing challenging cases with her GI colleagues. On the research side, she is interested in understanding the role of the microbiome and epigenetics in a wide range of human pathology including immune dysregulation, accelerated aging, increased systemic disease burden, and disruption of the gut-skin axis. Currently, her research is funded by an NIH/NIAMS K23 Award. In the past, she was awarded a Visiting Scholar Award from the Human Skin Disease Resource Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a La Roche-Posay Research Grant, a Women’s Dermatologic Society Academic Research Award, and a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Stern Grant.

Dr. Joseph Alban is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Board Certified Herbalist. He has run a private practice in New York City for seventeen years.

Dr. Alban graduated from Touro College’s Graduate Program in Oriental Medicine, obtaining a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and completed a Doctor of Acupuncture at Five Branches Univerisity. He completed a Chinese Medicine hospital residency in Hunan, China where he trained in acupuncture, Chinese medicine dermatology, and Tui Na medical massage.

He has received the Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Diploma from world-renowned expert Mazin Al-Khafaji. Dr. Alban sits on the board of the International Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Association (ITCMDA). He is also the Traditional Chinese Medicine editor for Learn Skin and on the board for the Integrative Dermatology Symposium. He is the head editor and a contributing author of the ebook An Introduction to Chinese Medicine Dermatology which resulted from a collaboration of the ITCMDA and Learn Skin.

Katherine Varman, MD is a dermatologist who works in private practice in Northern California. She graduated from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, during which she completed an additional year as a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellow at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. After an intern year in Chattanooga, TN, she returned to UNC-CH for dermatology residency. Dr. Varman specializes in treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis with a unique blend of conventional and functional medicine practices. She also has a passion for photo-immunology and seeks to revitalize phototherapy as an indispensable tool in dermatology. She is also a homesteader and enjoys an active farm life with her husband and children.

Keira Barr, MD is an innovator in transformative wellness, combining her work in integrative dermatology, mind-body medicine and embodied education with body-based trauma healing approaches to skin health. As a speaker,author, and host of “The Skinny Dipping Rx” podcast, Dr. Keira teaches people around the world how to relieve stress and rejuvenate from within. She created the Somatic Skincare™ method to support her mission of revolutionizing skincare as an act of radical self-care, blending science with soul to help women around the world amplify their resilience, confidence and comfort in their skin. Her expertise, bridging the gap between skin health and mental health, has earned recognition in top media outlets like MindBodyGreen, Glamour, SELF and Oprah magazines as well as prestigious medical journals. 

Chef Kimber graduated from Le Cordon Bleu San Francisco in 2008, Shaw Academy with a Personal Nutrition Certification in 2015, and Yax Yoga Concepts 200 hour YTT in 2013. Kimber has been a Doterra Consultant since 2013. Kimber is the Owner and Chef of Happy Food Catering. Kimber is the Author of Happy Food Cookbook and Happy Baking & Desserts. Kimber is the ℅ of Happiness Drinks. Kimber is the C/F of Nourish Cafe & Market. Kimber is a 200 E-RYT with Yoga Alliance and is a yoga instructor at Sumits Hot Yoga and Lotus Columbia. Kimber is the Health and Food expert of Inside Columbia Magazine. Kimber is the cooking show host of nourished. on youtube. Host of the Holistic kitchen Podcast on Spotify. Kimber writes personalized recipes for people with different symptoms, diseases, cancers and food allergies. Kimber has also written meal plans with Dr. Raja Sivamani for Dermatology and Ayurvedic Meal Plans, and Dr. Jennifer Roelands for PCOS and Hashimoto Lifestyle Guides. Chef Kimber’s recipes are plant-based, organic, locally sourced, and free of gluten, soy, dairy, corn, peanuts, hydrogenated oil, preservatives and sugar.

Dr. Meena Julapalli is triple board-certified in pediatrics, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology and is the founder of her own direct care practice, Bluebird Dermatology, in Houston, TX, as well as the founder of The Joyful Path, whose mission is to empower people to discover the joy of their unique gifts. An advocate for comprehensive, integrative, and personalized care, she also supports her patients and families she serves through her involvement for the last 20 years with support groups and camp programs throughout the country, as a mindset coach for kids, Reiki master, and sound healer/instrumentalist. Dr. Julapalli is also the author of two children's books about joy, a TEDx speaker, world explorer (she has been to all 7 continents, all 50 states), avid hiker and meditator, and amateur swing dancer.

Dr. Michelle Jeffries is an Integrative Dermatologist in private practice in Phoenix, AZ. She is a triple board-certified osteopathic physician in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Jeffries also has a Masters degree in Psychology and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Her training and background has led her to a unique individualized holistic approach to skin health that blends mind, body and spirit with skincare. To learn more about Dr. Jeffries and Integrative Dermatology visit www.drmichellejeffries.com.

Dr. Michelle B. Tarbox is an assistant professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she serves on the Educational Policy Committee and the Faculty Research Committee. She volunteers regularly at the Impact Health Free Clinic to care for those without medical insurance and works with the Women’s Dermatological Society to offer free cancer screenings. Dr. Tarbox is an active clinical researcher and currently has grants in place to study acne scarring treatments and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Tarbox has contributed significantly to the scientific literature through original research, case reports, review articles, book chapters, and an honors thesis. https://www.livderm.org/faculty/michelle-b-tarbox-md/

Meet Mila Grass, the dynamic beauty guru with a heart as adventurous as her spirit! With a whopping 18 years of experience in the beauty industry, Mila is no stranger to the world of skincare and wellness. Armed with dual licenses in esthetics and cosmetology, as well as being a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and esthetics educator, Mila is the ultimate beauty powerhouse.

Currently, she's at the helm as the director of the Integrative Esthetician Certificate Program at Learn Skin, where she's shaping the future of skincare professionals. But that's not all - Mila independently offers a holistic Ayurvedic approach to skincare, concocting custom blends of herbs for everything from oils to masks, all while dishing out sage advice on lifestyle and nutrition.

But Mila's not just about beauty; she's a firm believer that health and beauty go hand in hand. With her trademark compassion and boundless enthusiasm, she's on a mission to empower her clients to look and feel their best from the inside out.

When she's not busy revolutionizing the beauty industry, you'll find Mila satisfying her wanderlust, rocking out at concerts, or fearlessly diving into new experiences. And let's not forget her generous spirit - Mila's dedication to organizations like NAMA, CAAM, Yoga Gives Back, and Lupus.org, among others, showcases her commitment to making the world a more beautiful place, inside and out.

So, if you're ready to unlock the secret to radiant beauty and holistic wellness, look no further than Mila Grass - because when you meet her, you're in for a treat!

Dr. Neal Bhatia is a board-certified dermatologist in San Diego, California. He serves as Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research. He is as chief medical editor for Practical Dermatology.He has a background in immunology and has interests in mechanisms of therapy, skin cancer, and medical dermatology. Aside from teaching at medical conferences, he sits on several editorial boards and is an active teacher for dermatologists, industry, and patients.

My passion has always been to perform clinical result-based treatments with a spa-like feel. My goal is that every patient leaves my treatment room with not just glowing skin, but a glow from within that comes from a feeling of rejuvenation and renewed confidence.

I have been a licensed esthetician for over a decade and many of those have been spent in a medical setting. I am forever a student with a passion for aesthetics. I am always seeking out new training and education to continually deepen my knowledge and improve my talent and skills in order to provide my patients the best care and information possible.

Dr. Patricia K. Farris is a board-certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is past member of the board of directors for the American Academy of Dermatology and an active member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the American Dermatologic Association.

Dr. Farris is a nationally recognized expert in anti-aging therapies. She has lectured and published extensively on cosmeceuticals and topical skin care. She served as editor and contributor to her textbook Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice. She has influenced both product development and overall strategic direction by serving as a consultant to cosmetic companies such as Neostrata, Neutrogena, Nivea, Eucerin, La Roche Posay and SkinCeuticals.

She is co-founder of the Science of Skincare Summit, the first meeting dedicated exclusively to educating health care professionals on the science behind topical skincare and best practices for using dermocosmetics in clinical practice. She is co-host of the podcast Skincare Confidential that gives listeners a 360 view of the skincare industry.

Dr. Farris is known for her interest in the emerging science behind nutricosmetics and has lectured and published on the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements for improving appearance. Her best-selling book The Sugar Detox offers a nutritional and topical skincare approach to prevent premature skin aging, weight gain, and health problems that are caused by excessive sugar consumption.

Dr. Peter Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. Dr. Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center and has spoken nationally and internationally about atopic dermatitis, as well as alternative medicine.

Dr. Raja Sivamani is a board-certified dermatologist and practices as an integrative dermatologist at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of Clinical Research and the Clinical Trials Unit.He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State University, Sacramento and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at California Northstate University, College of Medicine.He engages in clinical practice as well as both clinical and translational research that integrates bioengineering, nutrition, cosmetics, and skin biology. With training in both Allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, he takes an integrative approach to his patients and in his research.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, 10 textbook chapters, and a textbook entitled Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd Edition with a passion for expanding the evidence and boundaries of integrative medicine for skin care.

Dr. Rajani Katta is a board-certified dermatologist, the author of nine books, and a member of the clinical faculty of both the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School. She is the author of numerous medical journal articles on the link between skin and diet and allergic reactions of the skin. 

Her latest book, Glow: The Dermatologist's Guide to a Whole Foods Younger Skin Diet, provides an evidence-based and practical approach to eating for younger skin. She maintains a blog at www.KattaMD.com.

Dr. Kirsner is Chairman and the endowed Harvey Blank Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery and Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

He is Chief of Dermatology at the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics and Jackson Memorial Hospital and directs the University of Miami Hospital Wound Center.

Dr. Kirsner received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, his medical degree from the University of Miami and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Miami, after he completed his clinical training. His clinical training included internal medicine, a clinical and research fellowship in wound healing and dermatology at the University of Miami. His research interests include Wound Healing and Skin Cancer Epidemiology.

Dr. Kirsner serves as one of 3 academic editors for the journal Wound Repair and Regeneration and on the editorial boards for a number of other journals in dermatology and wound healing.

Dr. Kirsner serves in national leadership positions in both Wound Healing and Dermatology, including being Vice President of the American Academy of Dermatology and serving on the Wound Healing Society Board of Directors. In addition to career development awards, foundation, industry sponsored funding and CDC funding, he currently leads or is part of a number of NIH funded grants. Independent of books, book chapters and abstracts, he has published over 550 articles.

Dr. Rubaina Dang is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in California. She specializes in a variety of hormonal, gastrointestinal and dermatological related conditions, providing a comprehensive approach on healing from the inside out. She is passionate about regenerative aesthetics, serving as a PRP educator and trainer to the medical community. In addition, she has been a hair health educator at Nutrafol and is currently serving as a primary investigator for various clinical trials at the Integrative Research Institute. She is passionate about utilizing integrative therapeutics to support the body internally as well as topically, empowering others to achieve healthy skin from within.

Dr. Daveluy is a professor and program director at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's in science from Michigan State University. He completed medical school and his dermatology residency at Wayne State University.

He holds special interests in teledermatology, noninvasive skin imaging, skin of color, integrative dermatology, and complex medical dermatology, including hidradenitis suppurativa. He is active on AAD committees, including Performance Measure and DataDerm Oversight. He is the past president of the Wayne County Medical Society and Michigan Dermatological Society. He serves on the board of directors of the HS Foundation and editorial board for the JAAD and JAAD Case Reports and is building a growing body of publications of his own. He lives across the border in Windsor, Ontario, Canada with his husband and two very spoiled dogs