Translational research on skin diseases

Gary Fisher, Ph.D. and others

Chief among this translational research is an NIH-funded project, to investigate treatment of fibrotic skin diseases (i.e. diseases of over-production of collagen) with UV irradiation. The impetus of this research stems directly from research demonstrating that acute exposure to UV irradiation causes transient collagen reduction in human skin. Additionally, Dr. Fisher directs laboratory research into mechanisms of actions of lasers used to treat a variety of skin conditions. Although the use of lasers in dermatology is growing exponentially, knowledge regarding how laser treatment impacts the biology of the skin is essentially non-existent. The laser research program has made important contributions to understanding the molecular basis of laser actions in dermatology, as evidenced by several peer-reviewed articles on this topic.

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