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Dermatology

Summary

We support and deliver research in the following areas:

  • linking genetic research and personalised medicine with common skin diseases such as acne, drug reactions, eczema, and psoriasis
  • skin cancers including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma
  • supporting innovative ways to deliver trials such as platform studies and patient driven research
  • supporting research that uses AI in all aspects of basic, translational, clinical research and service delivery
  • skin infections such as herpes simplex, fungal infections, impetigo and cellulitis
  • children’s skin disorders where genetics often plays a major role
  • rare skin diseases

National Specialty Lead

Professor Nick Levell is the Clinical Research Network (CRN) National Specialty Lead for dermatology.

Funding opportunities / funding calls

See the latest funding opportunities for dermatology research

Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Help with research

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

  • planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
  • recruiting patients for your study
  • costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment

Find out more about the Services to support study delivery

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