Clinical Case Conferences

One Wednesday every month, residents prepare a Grand Rounds presentation on a cutting-edge topic for our Clinical Case Conference. The Conference is given in memory of Dr. Benjamin Bender, Clinical Professor of Dermatology, who devoted his life to teaching clinical dermatology to medical students and residents at Downstate. In conjunction with the Clinical Case Presentations, residents also present unique and educational dermatology cases, drawn from their own clinic and consult patients.

Topics

Valchlor Gel for Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides

Eczema in the city: Does living in the city increase the chance of developing atopic dermatitis?

Trematenib (MEK kinase inhibitor) in treatment for advanced melanoma

Update on HTLV-1

Topical Rapamycin for Tuberous Sclerosis

Candida antigens for warts

Advances in vaccination development

Skin Color – More to the story

Belimumab for SLE

Psoriasis: neurophysiology and botulinum toxin

The skinny on itchy skin: Basic science update on eczema

Rituximab in Pemphigus

The Affordable Care Act

Comparing IFN-alpha and IFN-gamma in treatment of cutaneous malignancies

ASA and BRAF Mutations

Azelaic acid and melanoma

Psoriasis and cardiovascular disease

Skin/gut relationship: probiotics and atopic dermatitis

Integrative therapies for photoaging

Ipilimumab and melanoma

TNF inhibitors and the development of malignancy

Significance of ANA testing

Topical use of botulinum toxin

Role of systemic psoriasis treatment in decreasing cardiovascular risk

Omalizumab and treatment of bullous pemphigoid

Update on Acne and OCP use

Demodex, Ivermectin, and treatment of Rosacea

Laser use for Drug Delivery: Part 1

Role of BP 230 in neurologic disease

FISH technology and Spitz nevi and other atypical nevi

Immunology and acne

Psoriasis, diet, and nutrition

New tattoo removal techniques

Laser use for drug delivery: Part 2

New IL-17 agents

Should we be putting TGF beta on our faces?

Propranolol for hemangioma, an update