Dermatology News & Information

• Christine Ko, MD, won the American Society of Dermatopathology Walter R. Nickel Award in honor of her exceptional achievements in teaching dermatopathology.
• Michael Girardi, MD, and Kacie Carlson, PA, were named honorary co-chairs of the 2026 New York Lymphoma Walk held on April 26, 2026.
• Matthew Vesely, MD, PhD, won 2025 Skin Cancer Foundation Research Grant Award for "Identifying Immune resistance pathways in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma."
• Anjela Galan, MD, received a first-place medal as a member of the Team USA in the Intercontinental Match during the International Society of Dermatopathology Symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, held on Oct. 20–22, 2025.
• Starling Haynes, MD, led the dermatology team at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) Community Health and Wellness Fair.
• Anna Eisenstein, MD, PhD, received the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Young Investigator Award.
• Caroline Nelson, MD, has been appointed to the Women's Dermatology Society Board and Medical Dermatology Society Membership Committee.

Sidney Nathan Klaus, MD, former processor of dermatology, passed away on Dec. 24, 2025.

During his time at Yale School of Medicine, Klaus was known for his research in pigment biology and was beloved as a devoted teacher and mentor. He was also actively involved in clinical and educational work abroad. In his free time, Klaus enjoyed the arts, nature, and a variety of sports.