Research

The UNM Department of Dermatology is actively involved in clinical trials, which allow our patients to have access to investigational medications for a number of skin disorders. We also conduct significant research specific to dermatology and health care disparities, and all of our faculty are measured by their excellence in scholarly activities.

Research Topics

Here are some areas of study for our Department:

Hidradenitis suppurativa
Pemphigus vulgaris
Lichen planus
Alopecia areata
Health disparities and dermatologic epidemiology
Reflectance confocal microscopy

Currently Enrolling Clinical Trials:

BE HEARD Study

BE HEARD Study for evaluation of efficacy and safety of bimekizumab for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04242498

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects up to 4% of the world’s population.
HS causes painful nodules, abscesses, draining sinuses and scarring to form in body folds, including axillae, inframammary areas, groin, buttocks and others.
Bimekizumab is an IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor that is injected subcutaneously.
Just under 1000 participants at approximately 220 studies centers across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

PEGASUS Study

PEGASUS Study for evaluation of efficacy and safety of oral PRN1008 in moderate to severe pemphigus. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03762265

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a chronic autoimmune blistering disorder seen in up to 2.7/100,000 people worldwide, however PV is seen with higher frequency in New Mexico.
PV can cause painful ulcerations on the skin and on the oral and genital mucosa.
PRN1008 is a Bruton Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor that is taken orally
120 participants are enrolled worldwide
Waiting list only

Some of our clinical trials are conducted in the UNM Clinical and Translational Science Center. For more information regarding our clinical trials, please contact our Unit Administrator at hsc-dermatology@salud.unm.edu.

Department of Dermatology

Deparment Mailing Address & Physical Address

Department of Dermatology

1 University of New Mexico

MSC07 4240

Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

505-272-6000

505-272-6003 fax

1021 Medical Arts Ave NE

Albuquerque, NM 87131

HSC-Dermatology@salud.unm.edu

Map to Dermatology Building