Medicine Grand Rounds with UofA's Dr. Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski

The Department of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson presents:

Topic: “Targeted Biomarkers: A New Era in Skin Cancer Immunoprevention”
Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD

Noon-1 p.m., Lecture Hall, Room 5403
College of Medicine – Tucson
(See flyer below for ALL virtual viewing links.)

— A light lunch will be provided. —

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Presenter: Dr. Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski is a leading dermatologist specializing in skin cancer prevention, early detection, and photobiology. She serves as Interim Director of Research at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, Co-Director of the Skin Cancer Institute, Chief of Dermatology, and Director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program. She also holds the Alan and Janice Levin Family Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cancer Research.  Dr. Curiel-Lewandrowski earned her medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1992. She completed a dermatology residency through the combined Boston University and Tufts University program. Further enhancing her expertise, she pursued fellowships in skin photobiology at the Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and in tumor biology at the Ludwig Boltzman Institute in Germany. Since joining the University of Arizona in 2004, Dr. Curiel-Lewandrowski has been instrumental in advancing research and clinical practices in skin cancer. Her research interests encompass photobiology, early skin cancer detection, biomarker development, and primary prevention. She has led and participated in numerous clinical studies and trials, addressing critical gaps in skin cancer prevention and early detection through innovative study designs and effective execution. In her leadership roles, Dr. Curiel-Lewandrowski fosters multidisciplinary collaborations across various departments, including the College of Optical Sciences, Bioengineering, and Radiology, to evaluate novel imaging modalities in the skin cancer arena. She has also been recognized for her contributions to the field, being voted among the "Best Doctors in America" in multiple years and receiving awards such as the Levin Family Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cancer Research. Her extensive clinical experience, combined with a robust research portfolio, underscores her commitment to advancing skin cancer prevention and treatment.

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Department of Medicine Grand Rounds

Medicine Grand Rounds are held in Room 5403, on the fifth floor of the College of Medicine – Tucson. To view Medicine Grand Rounds remotely, see this live weblink: https://streaming.biocom.arizona.edu/streaming/. To view it after the fact, click on "Archive" at the top of this same link's webpage and, from the dropdown menu under "Category," select "Medicine Grand Rounds" and click "Search" to find the event you're seeking.

Accreditation Statement: The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement: All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

Learning Objectives:

• Diagnose a variety of internal medicine illnesses
• Understand more clearly advances in therapy
• Become truly professional physicians

For questions or accommodations that may be necessary, please contact the Office of the Chair, 520-626-6349 at least three days in advance of event.