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  • Michele Mistò

    Michele Mistò

    Consul General of Italy in Miami

    Michele Mistò is the Consul General of Italy in Miami, a post he has held since August 2023, representing the Italian government and the Italian community across the southeastern United States.

  • Paolo Romanelli

    Paolo Romanelli

    MD

    Professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery; Dermatopathology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Paolo Romanelli, MD, is a Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, practicing within the Dermatopathology division.

  • Ivan Jozic

    Ivan Jozic

    PhD

    Assistant Professor, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dept. of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

    Ivan Jozic, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami, which he joined in 2019.

  • Gianluca Iacobellis

    Gianluca Iacobellis

    MD, PhD

    Professor of Medicine; Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Gianluca Iacobellis, MD, PhD, is Professor of Medicine and Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

  • Brad Glick

    Brad Glick

    DO, MPH, FAAD

    Board-certified Dermatologist & Dermatologic Surgeon, Glick Skin Institute / Skin and Cancer Associates; Program Director, Dermatology Residency, Larkin Community Hospital

    Brad P. Glick, DO, MPH, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon practicing in South Florida with the Glick Skin Institute / Skin and Cancer Associates.

  • Jerry Bagel

    Jerry Bagel

    MD, MS

    Director, Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New Jersey; Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Jerry Bagel, MD, MS, is a board-certified dermatologist and nationally recognized expert in psoriasis.

  • Joel M. Gelfand

    Joel M. Gelfand

    MD, MSCE

    James J. Leyden Professor of Clinical Investigation in Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

    Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, is the James J. Leyden Professor in Clinical Investigation in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as Medical Director of the Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center and Director of the Center for Clinical Sciences in Dermatology.

  • Mark G. Lebwohl

    Mark G. Lebwohl

    MD

    Dean for Clinical Therapeutics; Chairman Emeritus, Dept. of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, is Dean for Clinical Therapeutics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology.

  • Sarah Alenezi

    Sarah Alenezi

    MD

    Cosmetic Dermatologist (Kuwait); Director, Cosmetics Symposium & Live Injection Workshop

    Sarah Alenezi, MD, is a dermatologist whose clinical interests include aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology, injectables, facial procedures, and emerging regenerative approaches such as exosome therapy.

  • Simonetta I. Gaumond

    Simonetta I. Gaumond

    BS

    Research Associate, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dept. of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

    Simonetta I. Gaumond, BS, is a research associate in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

  • Alexandra K. Golant

    Alexandra K. Golant

    MD

    Vice Chair for Education & Residency Program Director, Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Dept. of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Alexandra K. Golant, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she serves as Vice Chair for Education and Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program in the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology, and as Medical Director of the Dermatology Faculty Practice at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

  • Gil Yosipovitch

    Gil Yosipovitch

    MD

    Professor of Medical Dermatology; Director, Miami Itch Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Gil Yosipovitch, MD, is Professor of Medical Dermatology in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami and Director of the Miami Itch Center.

  • Emma Guttman-Yassky

    Emma Guttman-Yassky

    MD, PhD

    Waldman Professor & System Chair, Dept. of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD, is the Waldman Professor of Dermatology and Immunology and Health System Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she also directs the Laboratory for Inflammatory Skin Diseases.

  • Marco Romanelli

    Marco Romanelli

    MD, PhD

    Full Professor & Chair of Dermatology, University of Pisa, Italy; Past-President, World Union of Wound Healing Societies

    Prof. Marco Romanelli is Full Professor and Chairman of the Division of Dermatology at the University of Pisa, Italy, and a co-host of this Miami-Pisa meeting.

  • Valentina Dini

    Valentina Dini

    MD, PhD

    Associate Professor of Dermatology; Director, Dermatology Specialization School, University of Pisa, Italy

    Valentina Dini, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pisa, where she directs the Specialization School in Dermatology and Venereology.

  • Ximena Wortsman

    Ximena Wortsman

    MD

    Medical Director, Institute for Diagnostic Imaging & Research of the Skin (IDIEP); Faculty, University of Chile & Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

    Ximena Wortsman, MD, is a Santiago-based physician who bridges radiology and dermatology as a leading authority on dermatologic ultrasound.

  • James G. Krueger

    James G. Krueger

    MD, PhD

    D. Martin Carter Professor in Clinical Investigation; Head, Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology, The Rockefeller University

    James G. Krueger, MD, PhD, is the D. Martin Carter Professor in Clinical Investigation at The Rockefeller University, where he heads the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology and co-directs the Center for Clinical and Translational Science.

  • Martin N. Zaiac

    Martin N. Zaiac

    MD

    Chief, Division of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Medical Center (Miami Beach); Professor, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

    Martin N. Zaiac, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who serves as Chief of the Division of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and as a Professor at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

  • Gary L. Peck

    Gary L. Peck

    MD

    Dermatologic Surgery Center of Washington; former Senior Investigator, National Cancer Institute (NIH)

    Gary L. Peck, MD, is a dermatologist and medical researcher internationally recognized as a pioneer of retinoid therapy.

  • Pasquale Patrizio

    Pasquale Patrizio

    MD, MBE

    Professor & Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Pasquale Patrizio, MD, MBE, is Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Miami.

  • Michael Abrouk

    Michael Abrouk

    MD, FAAD

    Board-certified Dermatologist (medical & cosmetic dermatology)

    Michael Abrouk, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology.

  • Camillo Ricordi

    Camillo Ricordi

    MD

    Distinguished Professor of Medicine & Surgery; Director, Cell Transplant Center; Director Emeritus, Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami

    Camillo Ricordi, MD, is one of the world's foremost scientists in diabetes-cure research, cell transplantation, and regenerative medicine.

  • Mark D. Kaufmann

    Mark D. Kaufmann

    MD, FAAD

    Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Past President, American Academy of Dermatology

    Mark D. Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Chief Medical Officer of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

  • Dipen J. Parekh

    Dipen J. Parekh

    MD

    CEO, University of Miami Health System (UHealth); EVP for Health Affairs, University of Miami

    Dipen J. Parekh, MD, is Chief Executive Officer of the University of Miami Health System (UHealth) and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Miami.

  • Bianca Maria Piraccini

    Bianca Maria Piraccini

    MD, PhD

    Full Professor of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy

    Bianca Maria Piraccini, MD, PhD, is Professor of Dermatology at the University of Bologna and a practicing dermatologist within the Dermatology Unit of the IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.

  • Mariya Miteva

    Mariya Miteva

    MD

    Associate Professor, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dept. of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

    Mariya Miteva, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami, where she is a leading figure in the department's Hair Division.

  • Antonella Tosti

    Antonella Tosti

    MD

    Fredric Brandt Endowed Professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Antonella Tosti, MD, is the Fredric Brandt Endowed Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami.

  • Franco Rongioletti

    Franco Rongioletti

    MD

    Full Professor of Dermatology & Venereology, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy

    Franco Rongioletti, MD, is Full Professor of Dermatology and Venereology at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele in Milan and a dermatologist at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele.

  • Mehrdad Nadji

    Mehrdad Nadji

    MD

    Professor of Pathology; Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Mehrdad Nadji, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs.

  • Lars E. French

    Lars E. French

    MD

    Professor & Chair of Dermatology and Allergology, LMU University Hospital, Munich; Professor, University of Miami; President, International League of Dermatological Societies

    Lars E. French, MD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology and Allergy at LMU University Hospital in Munich and a Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami.

  • Robert S. Kirsner

    Robert S. Kirsner

    MD, PhD, FAAD

    Chairman & Harvey Blank Professor, Dept. of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD, is Chairman and the Harvey Blank Professor of the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

  • Brian William Morrison

    Brian William Morrison

    MD

    Associate Professor, Dr. Phillip Frost Dept. of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Brian William Morrison, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

  • Shasa Hu

    Shasa Hu

    MD, FAAD

    Associate Professor; Director, Cosmetic Division, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Shasa Hu, MD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Cosmetic Division.

  • Joely Kaufman

    Joely Kaufman

    MD, FAAD

    Director, Skin Associates of South Florida & Skin Research Institute; Voluntary Clinical Associate Professor, University of Miami

    Joely Kaufman, MD, FAAD (also published as Joely Kaufman-Janette), is a board-certified dermatologist and Director of Skin Associates of South Florida and the Skin Research Institute in Coral Gables.

  • Nicola Zerbinati

    Nicola Zerbinati

    MD

    Dermatologist & University Researcher, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy

    Nicola Zerbinati, MD, is a dermatologist and academic at the University of Insubria (Varese, Italy), where he is a researcher in the Department of Medicine and Surgery and directs the university's dermatology unit.

  • Renato Calabria

    Renato Calabria

    MD, FACS

    Board-certified Plastic Surgeon, Beverly Hills / Palm Springs / Italy

    Renato Calabria, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has practiced in Beverly Hills for nearly two decades, with additional practices in Palm Springs and Italy.

Additional faculty

  • Cindy Leysepe
  • Sammya Mufarrej

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