A program to improve patient care in skin diseases through mentoring and research.
Official title: Patient oriented research and mentoring program in dermatologic diseases
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10909024 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study, led by Dr. Maryam Asgari, is all about improving care for people with skin cancer by training new researchers to look into how genetics, the environment, and even dietary supplements can affect skin cancer risk, while also finding better ways for doctors and patients to make treatment decisions together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 2, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $191,384 |
| NIH project number | 5K24AR069760-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909024 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients with skin diseases, particularly those at risk for skin cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-dermatological conditions or those not affected by skin diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing patient-oriented care in dermatologic diseases by mentoring junior clinical investigators. Led by Dr. Maryam Asgari, the program aims to explore genetic and environmental factors influencing skin cancer, as well as the impact of dietary supplements on skin cancer risk. The research will also investigate shared decision-making processes in skin cancer treatment, utilizing existing data from previous studies to inform new scientific aims. Patients may benefit from improved treatment strategies and personalized care approaches developed through this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment options and improved patient outcomes for individuals with skin diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in patient-oriented approaches to dermatology has shown promising results, indicating that this program builds on established successful methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Asgari, Maryam Mandana — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Asgari, Maryam Mandana
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.