Genetics and immunology of alopecia areata
Air date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 3:00:00 PM
Category: WALS - Wednesday Afternoon Lectures
Runtime: 01:04:48
Description: NIH Director’s Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series
For the past 20 years, Dr. Christiano's research has focused on understanding the molecular processes that lead to inherited skin and hair disorders in humans. Her research career began with the discovery of genetic mutations associated with epidermolysis bullosa, a skin disease that causes severe blistering. Dr. Christiano's recent work has focused on the investigation of the underlying genetic causes of and identification of potential therapies for alopecia areata, an autoimmune form of hair loss.
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Author: Angela M. Christiano, Ph.D., Richard and Mildred Rhodebeck Professor of Dermatology; Professor of Genetics and Development; Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Dermatology, Columbia University Medical Center
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