Faculty by Location

Rehana Ahmed-Saucedo
, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
ahme0056@umn.edu
(612) 625-8625
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Assistant Professor
Email:
ahme0056@umn.edu
Address:
4-240 PWB
2732 Irving Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
2732 Irving Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Office Phone:
Fax
6126246678
Biography
Bio
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahmed, please call (612) 625-5656.I see patients in the teaching resident clinic and conduct research through the Department of Dermatology and the Division of Epidemiology and Community HealthResearch Summary
Melanoma etiology and survivorship; Lymphedema; Quality of Life; Clinical TrialsClinical Summary
Medical; Pediatric; Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology
Bruce Bart
Clinical Professor
bartx002@umn.edu
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Clinical Professor
Email:
bartx002@umn.edu
Biography
Bio
Bruce J. Bart, M.D. has been Chief of Dermatology at Hennepin County Medical Center and clinics, and Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota since 1970. He is responsible for the medical student program for rotations in dermatology. Dr. Bart has a private practice at Hennepin Faculty Associates Multispecialty Clinics, and teaches at Hennepin County Medical Center and at the University of Minnesota.Dr Bart will be retiring on April 1, 2019. Replacing him as Chief of Dermatology will be Dr Jing Liu.
Andrea Bershow
, MD
Assistant Professor
muse0019@umn.edu
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Assistant Professor
Email:
muse0019@umn.edu
Biography
Bio
My primary role at the University is as a teacher and clinician. I enjoy lecturing and working with residents in clinic.Research Summary
OnychomycosisClinical Summary
Nail disease; Connective tissue disease
Paul Bigliardi
, MD
Professor
pbigliar@umn.edu
(612) 624-0486
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Professor

Email:
pbigliar@umn.edu
Address:
4-420 Philips-Wangensteen Building
516 Delaware St SE MMC 98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
516 Delaware St SE MMC 98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office Phone:
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology
Biography
Bio
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bigliardi please call (612) 625-5656.Dr.Bigliardi is Professor and Director of Dermato-Allergy Division Department of Dermatology. He is working on building up a Dermato-Allergy Division at UMP focusing on diagnostic and management of various allergic conditions, such as contact dermatitis, food and drug allergies/intolerances
Research Summary
Clinical and Translational Research: novel designs and executions of clinical trials in skin, allergy and wound healing and integration of innovative non-invasive laser devices (e.g. Raman spectroscopy and photoacoustics MSOT) to study healthy and diseased skin in humans.Skin Toxicology and Transcutaneous Absorption: combine and cross-validate information’s from in-vitro human 3D skin models (organotypic cultures) on microfluidic chips with in-vivo studies using novel laser devices and evaluate skin toxicology, transcutaneous absorption and metabolism of various compounds in skin; using novel CRISPR technology for real time toxicology on the organotypic skin; integrating 3D printing technologies.
Allergology and Immunology: drug induced allergies and intolerances; immunologic interactions with microbiome in skin; ethnic differences in allergic reactions; effects of pollution on allergens and immune system; role of skin barrier in skin irritation and sensitization to microbial and contact allergens.
Peripheral Opioid receptor research and Neurodermatology: Discoverer and key opinion leader of Opioid receptor system in skin and its effects on peripheral sensation (pain and itch), nerve regeneration and skin homeostasis, epidermal differentiation, adhesion, migration and their application in skin wound healing, ageing, modulation of cutaneous circadian rhythm and tumour growth. Role of peripheral nervous system and various neuropeptides/neurotransmitters in skin sensation, wound healing and interactions between peripheral nerves endings and skin cells using co-culture 2D and 3D models and electrophysiology, molecular biology and proteomics. Evaluating the role of skin cells as sensory cell with sensory receptors (e.g. olfactory, taste, opsin, touch) and modulating effects of opioids in transmitting all sensation. This includes investigations on the bi-directional interactions and role of Neuro-Immuno-Skin axis in skin pathophysiology.
Wound healing: biofilm and microbiome, wound infections; wound disorders; scar formation; novel wound dressings, allografts; cross-talk between immune cells, nerves and epidermal cells in wound healing.
Photobiology: study immediate and delayed effects of various light qualities (from UV to Infrared) on various skin cells in-vitro (including specific opsin receptors); design novel targeted photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy; development of novel devices to study standardized and reproducible the effects of defined wave lengths on skin cells in-vitro and human skin in-vivo.
Hair biology: differential expression of genes and proteins in healthy and diseased scalp skin; role of micro-RNA in hair biology and discovery of a new pathway involved in miniaturization of hair
Research Interests
Dermato-Allergology
Teaching Summary
Basic and translational research in Neurodermatology, skin pharmacology and Allergy/Immunology. This includes as well multidisciplinary research and development of modern non-invasive measurement methods and epithelia-on-chip.Clinical Summary
Dermatology; Allergology
Mei Bigliardi-Qi
, PhD
Associate Professor
qixx0004@umn.edu
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Associate Professor

Email:
qixx0004@umn.edu
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology
Biography
Research Summary
Neruo-immuno Interface Lab
Kimberly Bohjanen
, MD
Professor
bohja003@umn.edu
(612) 625-8625
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Professor

Email:
bohja003@umn.edu
Address:
516 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office Phone:
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology
Biography
Bio
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bohjanen, please call (612) 625-5656.Dr. Bohjanen was in private practice at Raleigh Dermatology Associates in Raleigh, NC before joining the University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology, in July 2000. Her interests include medical dermatology, especially cutaneous T cell lymphoma, psoriasis and blistering disorders.
Teaching Summary
Residency Program Director for the Combined Internal Medicine / Dermatology program; CTCL; Medical Dermatology; clinical researchClinical Summary
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; Immunobullous disease; Medical dermatology; Psoriasis; Skin cancer
Christina Boull
, MD
Assistant Professor
oehr0005@umn.edu
(612) 625-8625
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Assistant Professor

Email:
oehr0005@umn.edu
Address:
4-240, Phillips-Wangensteen Building
516 Delaware St SE MMC-98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
516 Delaware St SE MMC-98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office Phone:
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology
Biography
Bio
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Boull, please call:Pediatric Dermatology - (612) 365-6777
Adult Dermatology - (612) 625-5656
Research Summary
Cutaneous findings in Fanconi AnemiaTeaching Summary
Resident continuity clinic preceptor Clinical instructor LecturerClinical Summary
Adult and pediatric skin disease
Marna Ericson
erics004@umn.edu
(612) 624-2995
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Grants and Patents
Grants and Patents
Selected Grants
Award: Cannabinoid-based therapy and approaches to quantify pai
Principal Investigator: Gupta, Kalpna
Sponsoring Organization: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)
Award Dates: 2016 - 2019
Award: Development of an early detection assay of Boreliosis
Principal Investigator: Clarke, Benjamin L
Sponsoring Organization: Whiteside Inst. for Clinical Research
Award Dates: 2014 - 2021
Award: Cannabinoid-based therapy and approaches to quantify pai
Principal Investigator: Gupta, Kalpna
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NAT'L HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITU
Award Dates: 2013 - 2016
Award: Characteristics and mechanisms of pain in sickle cell di
Principal Investigator: Gupta, Kalpna
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NAT'L HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITU
Award Dates: 2010 - 2016
Award: I/UCRC: Minimally Invasive Medical Technology Center (MI
Principal Investigator: Erdman, Arthur G
Sponsoring Organization: THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Award Dates: 2010 - 2012
Award: Opioid Activity in Endothelium in Sickle Cell Disease
Principal Investigator: Gupta, Kalpna
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NAT'L HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITU
Award Dates: 2008 - 2014
Award: Shared Equipment for Diehl Hall Researchers
Principal Investigator: Ericson, Marna Elise
Sponsoring Organization: MN MED FDN
Award Dates: 2007 - 2009
Award: Characterization of cutaneous acute graft-versus-host di
Principal Investigator: Ericson, Marna Elise
Sponsoring Organization: MN MED FDN
Award Dates: 2006 - 2008
Award: TICK-MAMMAL INTERFACE OF HUMAN GRANULOCYTIC ANAPLASMOSIS
Principal Investigator: Munderloh, Ulrike G
Sponsoring Organization: NIH Nat'l Inst of Allergy & Infect Dis
Award Dates: 2004 - 2015
Award: Non-Invasive Imaging of Collagen in Articular Joints
Principal Investigator: Ericson, Marna Elise
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NIAMS NATL INST OF ARTHRIT
Award Dates: 2004 - 2007
Award: Non-Invasive Imaging of Collagen in Articular Joints
Principal Investigator: Ericson, Marna Elise
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NIAMS NATL INST OF ARTHRIT
Award Dates: 2004 - 2007

Ronda Farah
, MD
Associate Professor
rfarah@umn.edu
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Associate Professor

Email:
rfarah@umn.edu
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology
Biography
Bio
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Farah, please call:(612) 625-5656 (Clinics and Surgery Center)
(763) 898-1440 (M Health Maple Grove Clinic)
Dr. Farah is Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Dermatologist and Division Medical Director of Medical Dermatology, M Health Maple Grove Clinic, Founder and Director of the M Health Cosmetic Center, Dermatology.
Research Summary
Research Interests
Alopecia
Neurodermatology
Phototherapy
Clinical Trials
Teaching Summary
Development of cosmetics and laser curriculum Faculty advisor for the Dermatology Interest Group.Clinical Summary
Board Certifications:Board Certified in Dermatology
Care Philosophy:
I strive to provide each patient with high quality, evidence based medical care in a caring environment.
Clinical Interests:
Medical dermatology; Cosmetic dermatology; Laser surgery; Hair loss; Acne; Skin rashes; Moles
Hospital Privileges:
Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center; University of Minnesota Medical Center; University of Minnesota Children's Hospital

Lori Fiessinger
, MD
Assistant Professor
fiess002@umn.edu
(612) 626-8625
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Assistant Professor
Email:
fiess002@umn.edu
Address:
4-240 Phillips Wangensteen Building
516 Delaware St SE, MMC 98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
516 Delaware St SE, MMC 98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office Phone:
Fax
6126246678
Biography
Bio
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fiessinger, please call:(612) 625-5656 - Clinics and Surgery Center(763) 898-1440 - M Health Maple Grove ClinicMy goal is to provide my patients with high quality, individualized and evidence-based care. I see a wide variety of patients in my practice, including general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and high-risk skin cancer patients, with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. I have joined several colleagues within the University of Minnesota Health healthcare system to form a multidisciplinary team of providers that diagnose and treat patients with high-risk skin cancers. I specialize in the care of patients that have a higher risk of developing melanoma and those diagnosed with melanoma.Clinical Summary
Dermoscopy; Interdisciplinary melanoma clinic;Total body photography for pigmented lesions;CosmeticsKevin Gaddis
, MD
Assistant professor
gaddi013@umn.edu
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Assistant professor
Email:
gaddi013@umn.edu
Address:
4-240 Phillips-Wangensteen Building
516 Delaware St SE MMC 98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
516 Delaware St SE MMC 98
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology
Biography
Bio
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gaddis, please call:(612) 625-5656. Dr. Gaddis is Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology; Staff Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, Minneapolis VA Medical Center
"I am committed to providing high-quality, high-value medical dermatologic care to my patients."