Dartmouth DIG’s Research Hub

 

 

Greetings and welcome to DIG's Research Hub! At DIG, we're delighted to introduce you to a dynamic community of future medical professionals passionate about dermatology. Collaborating closely with renowned faculty from Dartmouth's Department of Dermatology, DIG provides unique opportunities for students to actively participate in cutting-edge research.

As an active member you'll have access to:

1. Diverse Research Opportunities: Work alongside faculty members like Dr. Shah and Director of Research Rachel Chacko to explore various facets of dermatology research. From crafting hypotheses to writing original studies, case reports, and publications, DIG ensures you're engaged at every step.
2. Updated Project Listings: Stay informed about ongoing projects through an up-to-date list provided by Dr. Shah and Rachel Chacko. This ensures you have access to a broad spectrum of research endeavors.
3. Supportive Community: DIG members create a supportive environment, encouraging one another and facilitating opportunities for poster presentations at national conferences. The collaborative spirit within DIG enhances the overall research experience.
4. Tailored Resources: Discover resources specifically curated for DIG students. Whether you're interested in basic science research in Dr. Hayden's lab or contributing to clinical trials with Dr. Simmons, DIG provides resources to help you gain valuable research experience.
5. Fellowship Opportunities: Explore fellowship opportunities available to DIG members, opening doors to further specialization and expertise in dermatology.

Curious about opportunities to contribute to Dermatology research projects? For more details and to express your interest, please reach out to: Rachael.S.Chacko.med@dartmouth.edu 

Director of Basic Research and Senior Scientist: Dr. Matthew Hayden, MD, PHD

Director of Clinical Trials: Dr. Brian J. Simmons, MD

Research Fellows '23-24, Department of Dermatology: Dr. Iman Salem, MD and Dr. Anis Saad, MD

Resident Liaison for Medical Student Research: Dr. Payal Shah, MD

DIG Director of Research: Rachael Chacko

Upcoming:

The 2024 Dermatology Research Evening will be February 28th, 2024 

More details to come soon! 

 

Publications by our DIG members: 

Kwatra SG, Chisolm SS, Puerta Durango KS, Mollanazar NK. INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Patient Journey and the Burden of Systemic Comorbidities and Sequalae in Prurigo Nodularis. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Dec 1;22(12):SF365502s12-SF365502s14. doi: 10.36849/JDD.SF365502. PMID: 38051854.

Ryan C, Bennett R, Davis M, Yan S, Aaron DM. A rare case of punctate porokeratosis treated with topical lovastatin/cholesterol. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Mar 2;35:57-59. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.02.009. PMID: 37078016; PMCID: PMC10106466.

Puerta Durango KS, Okorie CL, Momtahen S, Simmons BJ. A case of topical 5-fluorouracil provoked psoriasis. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Jul 6;39:30-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.06.036. PMID: 37560140; PMCID: PMC10407817.

Karch, JL, Okorie, CL, Maymone, MB, Laughter, M, Vashi, NA. Vascular Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID and RNA Viral Pathogens: a systematic review. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2023. PMID: 37936304. 

Okorie CL, Bennett R, Aaron DM, Foster-Johnson L, Dagrosa AT. Answering the Call to Diversify Dermatology Curriculum in Undergraduate Medical Education. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2023 Jul 21:llad246. doi: 10.1093/ced/llad246. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37477417.

Karch JL, Davis MJ, Momtahen S, Simmons BJ. Subcutaneous Nodule With Poliosis: An Unusual Presentation of Melanoma Ex Blue Nevus. Dermatol Surg. 2023 Sep 18. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003951. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37738284.

Ryan C, Vellody K, Belazarian L, Rork JF. Dermatologic conditions in Down syndrome. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Nov;38 Suppl 2:49-57. doi: 10.1111/pde.14731. Epub 2021 Aug 21. PMID: 34418156.

Okorie CL, Salem I, Davis MJ, Mann JA. A case of late ulceration of infantile hemangioma in the setting of SARS-CoV2 infection. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Jan;31:109-111. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2022.10.037. Epub 2022 Nov 7. PMID: 36406336; PMCID: PMC9639406.

Okorie CL, Anderson B, Bennett R, Dagrosa AT. Dermatology ethics and health equity elective: a model for incorporating cultural diversity into undergraduate medical education. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2023 Aug 25;48(9):1043-1044. doi: 10.1093/ced/llad157. PMID: 37098177.

Karch J, Raja A, De La Garza H, De Jesus Diaz Zepeda A, Shih A, Maymone MBC, Phillips TJ, Secemsky E, Vashi N. Part I: Cutaneous manifestations of cardiovascular disease. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Aug;89(2):197-208. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.06.902. Epub 2022 Apr 30. PMID: 35504486.

Raja A, Karch J, Shih AF, De La Garza H, De Zepeda Diaz AJ, Maymone MBC, Phillips TJ, Secemsky E, Vashi N. Part II: Cutaneous manifestations of peripheral vascular disease. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Aug;89(2):211-226. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.05.077. Epub 2022 Apr 30. PMID: 35504485.

 

Poster Presentations by our DIG members: