Council Members in this Study Group: 302
This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.
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Sunil Dhawan, MDClinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology
STANFORD UNIVERSITY ![]()
Sunil Dhawan, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University. He has expertise in clinical dermatology including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer, actinic keratosis, lasers and cosmetic dermatology, and managed care. Dr. Dhawan also runs the clinical trialdivision...
Dermatologist
Brian W Lester, MD ![]()
Brian Lester, MD, is a Dermatologist in private practice in Massachusetts. His interests include clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, and dermatologic pharmaceuticals. He has experience with clinical trials involving a variety of agents used in psoriasis (e.g. retinoids and...
Michele Pauporte, MDDermatologist
JUVA SKIN LASER CENTER INC ![]()
Michele Pauporte, MD, is a dermatologist at Juva Skin and Laser Center, in New York City. Dr. Pauporte's areas of expertise include cosmetic procedures and the treatment of skin cancers, including Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive surgery. She is also extremely experienced in the use oflasers,...
Gregory Buford, MDPlastic Surgeon and Medical Director
BEAUTY by BUFORD ![]()
Gregory Buford, MD, is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director at Beauty By Buford in Colorado, since January 2008. Dr. Buford has residencies in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in addition to a Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at Plastic Surgery...
Plastic and Reconstructive Physician
Michael A Bain, MD ![]()
Michael Bain, MD, MS, is a Plastic and Reconstructive Physician in private practice based in Southern California. He has experience in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery including bariatric, breast, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Bain’s interests are in the ever changing nature...
Jeffrey WeinbergDirector of Clinical Research - Dermatology
ST LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER ![]()
Jeffrey Weinberg, MD, is Director of the Clinical Research Center in the Department of Dermatology at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center, both of which are part of the Continuum Health Partners hospital system in New York. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professorin...
President
Managed Care Pharmacy Consultants, Inc ![]()
William Fink, RPh, is the President of Managed Care Pharmacy Consultants in Tucson, Arizona. He has been active in managed care pharmacy for over 25 years. Mr. Fink's expertise includes managing pharmacy and clinical programs for HMOs (including Medicare and Medicaid) and self insured employer groups....
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY ![]()
Jon Strasser, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University and an Attending Physician in Radiology, Oncology, and Radiation Oncology at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center of the Christiana Care Health System in Delaware. He has interests in surgery, radiology, and...
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November 19, 2009
Sunil Dhawan, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Leo Pharma completes merger pact with Peplin | www.pharmabiz.com
The recent merger of Peplin with Leo pharma is of some significance and will benefit both companies. It would have been difficult for Peplin to fully develop and market their flagship product alone.
Health Tourism in Ghana a reality or a dream?
November 8, 2009
Ghana targets health tourism boom | news.bbc.co.uk
Due to the increasing costs or health care in the U.S and the perception that health care is cheaper in other countries, even with the travel and housing expenses, patients are succumbing to the foreign markets.India, Indonesia and other countries, with lower costs of labor and less expenses overall...
Particle Beam Technology - Costly and a limited utility
October 26, 2009
Jon Strasser, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Particle Beam Radiation Therapy published by AHRQ | effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Over the last several years, there has been an increased interest in the US in particle beam therapy as the costs have come down and large manufacturers have become more efficient in installing these centers. In addition, private companies have made a business model of building proton centers - mostly...
Presta Trial shows good results for Enbrel
October 14, 2009
Sunil Dhawan, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
New data from PRESTA trial demonstrate the benefit of Enbrel in patients with psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis | www.pharmabiz.com
This trial showed predicatably good results for Enbrel in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This included improvement in signs and symptoms and quality of life. This will increase sales of Enbrel in the short term. However the two newer agents, Humira and Stelara have better efficacy,...
Starpharma gets US patent for use of VivaGel for protection against STIs
September 29, 2009
Jeffrey Weinberg, Director of Clinical Research - Dermatology, ST LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER
Starpharma gets US patent for use of VivaGel for protection against STIs | www.pharmabiz.com
Starpharma's lead product, is a vaginal microbicide gel under development for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including genital herpes and HIV infection. The VivaGel® product concept is designed to offer a safe, convenient and affordable means for women to protect themselves...
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Dermatologists (US) | 616 |
| Hair Restoration Dermatologists (US) | 285 |
| Cosmetic Dermatologists (US) | 280 |
| Cosmetic Dermatologists | 349 |
| Users of Dermal Fillers (US) | 138 |
| Cosmetic Dermatologists in Private Practice (US) | 183 |
| Physicians who Treat Rosacea (US) | 134 |
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