Research Engagement

CARE Initiatives conducts diverse research exploration with teams composed of future health professionals, physicians, and researchers worldwide.

Ongoing & past projects are supported through

the guidance of faculty, physicians, and researchers worldwide with topics including:

Evaluating the impact of psychological therapies on anxiety, depression, and psoriasis severity: A systematic review of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and digital therapies in adults with psoriasis

Supported and advised by Dr. Afsaneh Alavi (Mayo Clinic), Dr. Howard Maibach (University of California San Francisco, UCSF), Dr. Daniel Pankowski (University of Warsaw), Dr. David Gleeson (King's College London)

An analysis of treatment avenues for cutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review exploring efficacy for visceral prevention

Awarded Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) 2024 Emerging Investigator Research Grant 2024
Presented at:
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
- Annual Meeting 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Annual Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) 2025 meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Great Plains Honors Council Conference (GPHC) 2025 in Denton, Texas
Supported and advised by Dr. Jonathan S. Glass (Dartmouth College)

Evaluation of existing skin condition diagnosis tools and their efficacy in BIPOC populations

Supported and advised by Dr. Leandra Alicia Barnes (Stanford University), Dr. Sharon E. Albers (University of South Florida, USF)

Efficacy of psychotherapies as an adjunct for treating atopic dermatitis in children: A systematic review & meta-analysis

Supported and advised by Dr. Gil Yosipovich (University of Miami), Dr. Luis Andrade (University of Miami)

Longitudinal psychological impact of psoriasis: A comparative study between adults and children

Presented at:
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Conference 2025 in Orlando, Florida
Supported and advised by Dr. Abu-Hilal (McMaster University)

Depression rates and its psychosocial impact post second- and third-degree burn injuries: A systematic review of the literature

Supported and advised by Dr. Steven Wolf (The University of Texas Medical Branch, UTMB), Dr. Sarah A. Stoycos (University of Southern California, USC), Dr. Shahriar Shahrokhi (McMaster University)

From bench to bedside: A comprehensive analysis of melanoma treatment options in clinical medicine

Presented at:
- Society of Investigative Dermatology (SID) conference 2024 in Dallas, Texas
- Distinguish Yourself Summit (DYS) 2024 in Chicago, Illinois

A Systematic Review of Childhood UV Exposure as a Predictive Risk Factor of Adulthood Cutaneous Melanoma Amongst People of Colour

Presented at:
- Society of Investigative Dermatology (SID) conference 2024 in Dallas, Texas
- Distinguish Yourself Summit (DYS) 2024 in Chicago, Illinois
- Annual Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) 2024 meeting in Toronto, Ontario
- Virtual Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) Research Symposium 2024

Studying Factors Related to the High Rate of Psychotic Disorder Misdiagnosis in Racial Minorities: Who seeks mental health care?

A study of the intersection of neighbourhood context, ethnicity, and mental health outcomes in adolescents in North America