Skip to main content

Get to Know Us

Learn about our department's education and training programs, research endeavors and clinical expertise.

Welcome from Our Department Chair

The UCI School of Medicine Department of Dermatology aims to be a world leader in the investigation and treatment of skin disease fueled by discovery, inclusion and medical excellence.

A photo/headshot of Kristen Kelly MD - 1280x1920

Education & Training

The department’s world-class faculty is dedicated to preparing medical students and residents for careers in private practice and academia. Our vibrant educational program is designed to help residents and fellows treat the gamut of dermatologic conditions with conventional and groundbreaking therapies, and to conduct sophisticated clinical development programs from basic pharmaceutical studies to Phase III clinical trials.

Research

The department’s faculty is actively engaged in clinical, translational and basic research as principal investigators. Our faculty work in the Dermatology Clinical Research Center, which is involved in all phases of clinical testing, including Food and Drug Administration approval of investigational drugs and lasers, new indications for drugs, over-the-counter products and pharmaceuticals for cosmetic use.

News

Anand Ganesan and Hui Xiao in laboratory.

Jun 26, 2025 | UCI Health


Moles Can Become Melanomas Through Nongenetic Transitions, UC Irvine Study Shows

UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge. 32 newly funded cancer pilot projects and early phase clinical trials.

Jun 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine


Congratulations 2024 Anti-Cancer Challenge Grant Awardees

View All News

For information on clinical care, please visit our healthcare website. There, you will find comprehensive information on our services, including details about our center and clinic locations.

Dermatology Services