Catching up
Hi Everyone!
What a crazy couple of months. I finished the edits of my new textbook “Cosmetic Dermatology” that comes out in Dec. I took my kids to Yellowstone (It is a must see if you have not been there!) and I hired many new people in my office to get ready for some big research projects we are beginning on skin type and genetics.
I have news- and you are the first to hear it. As of Wed, the University of Miami has decided to move forward with a trailblazing idea that I am so excited about. The University officially created the
“University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute.”
I have been asked to direct it- yea! We will combine cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery and oculoplastic surgery and nutrition under one roof. Our goal is to work together to begin research into the genetics of skin type and stem cells and their role in skin type. It is a huge initiative that has kept me so busy this summer. I will tell you more about our ground breaking research when I am able to share details. If anyone wants to contribute to this research- which should benefit us all – please go to www.derm.net/give. Your donation will go to the newly created institute at UM. If everyone who reads this donates $10- we will have our first million dollars to move ahead. It is crucial that we stay independent of companies so that we can remain unbiased. Your donations are GREATLY appreciated!
I will try harder to blog more often in between seeing patients, running the new institute and launching these revolutionary research trials. In the meantime- I have 3 other dermatologists blogging now. I hope that all of your questions are beign answered. Thanks again for your support!
Dr. Baumann
September 21st, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Hi Dr. Baumann! First let me tell you that I loved your skin type solution book. I can’t believe they did not teach that in residency here in Manila (Philippines)! Just chanced upon it in a bookstore and immediately got it. I’m glad that I did because now, my group uses it in our dermatology practice. It really is a very practical guide to use. My only concern though is, a lot of the brands you mentioned are not easily available here so we are sometimes hard pressed to look for other alternatives. I hope I can visit your center as an international fellow in the future. How do we get in touch with you regarding this matter? Anyway, looking forward to your new book. I’m sure it will be as excellent as the others I’ve read.
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:45 am
Go to http://www.derm.net to apply for the fellowship or email susan@derm.net. My new textbook Cosmetic Dermatology comes out in Dec. That will help!