Council Members in this Study Group: 95
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.
Leading institutions connect with members of this Study Group through GLG
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...
Michael Salzhauer, MDChief Surgeon
Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates ![]()
Michael Salzhauer, MD, is the Chief Surgeon at Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates, a plastic surgery private practice based in Florida. He has extensive expertise in all aspects of cosmetic surgery, including breast surgery augmentation, reduction, and lifting, face-lifting, liposuction, abdominoplasties...
Owner
ROBERT KOPPEL ![]()
Robert Koppel, MD, is a Dermatologist in private practice in Metairie, Louisiana. He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Koppel is knowledgeable of all aspects of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, with a particular...
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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.
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...
Stelara new Option for Psoriasis
September 26, 2009
Jeffrey Weinberg, Director of Clinical Research - Dermatology, ST LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER
Stelara Approved to Treat Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis in Adults | www.webmd.com
The FDA approved Stelara based on three studies of 2,266 patients who either got shots of Stelara or a placebo. Patients who got Stelara were more likely to achieve the studies' benchmark for reduction in psoriasis.In a news release, the FDA notes that because Stelara reduces the immune system's ability...
July 26, 2009
Peplin Initiates its Final Phase 3 Clinical Trial for PEP005 Gel in AK | www.pipelinereview.com
New product that only requires 2 application days over an area. May be useful. Typical source for a product like this, coming from a plant extract. Considering that 5-flourouracil has several variations, but all have predictable reactions that need minimally a few weeks to heal, it is worth looking...
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Juvederm Users: Cosmetic Dermatologists (US) | 133 |
| Restylane Users for Wrinkles: Dermatologists | 73 |
| Dermatologists (US) | 616 |
| Cosmetic Dermatologists (US) | 280 |
| Hair Restoration Dermatologists (US) | 285 |
| Cosmetic Dermatologists | 349 |
| Users of Dermal Fillers (US) | 138 |
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