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The Pathologist / Issues / 2026 / March / Gene Test Guides Eczema Care
Microbiology & Immunology Molecular Pathology Genetics and epigenetics Precision medicine Research and Innovations

Gene Test Guides Eczema Care

Skin scraping assay may help labs support targeted systemic treatment in atopic dermatitis

03/02/2026 News 2 min read
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Top Institutions in Dermatology

Leading academic medical centers with strong dermatology and immunology research programs have pioneered molecular diagnostics and transcriptomic profiling in inflammatory skin diseases. Their expertise includes clinical trials of targeted therapies, RNA sequencing technologies, and development of companion diagnostics.

  • #1

    Stanford University School of Medicine

    Stanford, CA

    Stanford leads in translational dermatology research, particularly in molecular profiling and precision medicine approaches for atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin diseases. Their integration of genomics and clinical trials supports development of targeted therapies.

    Key Differentiators

    • Dermatology
    • Immunology
    • Genomic Medicine
  • #2

    Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, MA

    Harvard and MGH have extensive expertise in inflammatory skin disease research and have contributed significantly to understanding immune pathways in atopic dermatitis, including biomarker development and clinical application of molecular diagnostics.

    Key Differentiators

    • Dermatology
    • Immunology
    • Molecular Diagnostics
  • #3

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, MD

    Johns Hopkins has a strong track record in dermatologic research, including molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine approaches for eczema and other skin disorders, supported by robust clinical trial infrastructure.

    Key Differentiators

    • Dermatology
    • Genomic Medicine
    • Clinical Research
  • #4

    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine

    San Francisco, CA

    UCSF is recognized for its innovative research in dermatology and immunology, including the application of molecular diagnostics to guide treatment decisions in inflammatory skin diseases like atopic dermatitis.

    Key Differentiators

    • Dermatology
    • Immunology
    • Precision Medicine
  • #5

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    St. Louis, MO

    Washington University has contributed to the understanding of molecular mechanisms in atopic dermatitis and the development of gene expression-based diagnostics to optimize systemic therapy selection.

    Key Differentiators

    • Dermatology
    • Genomics
    • Clinical Immunology

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