The strengths of the UNC-Dermatology team of NIH-funded investigators are comprised of three important areas of research: a) Human autoimmunity, b) Epidermal cell biology and c) Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.  In 2009 the UNC Dermatology Department ranked 10th among U.S. academic departments receiving NIH grants to conduct biomedical research.  Research opportunities are offered to young physicians and basic scientists interested in careers in dermatological research.

Autoimmunity of Pemphigus Luis A. Diaz, MD Ning Li, PhD Ye Qian, PhD Donna A. Culton, MD, PhD	Autoimmunity of Pemphigoid Zhi Liu, PhD Luis A. Diaz, MD
Epidermal Cell Biology and Molecular Mechanisms of Skin Pathology David S. Rubenstein, MD, PhD	Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Nancy E. Thomas, MD, PhD
Clinical Trials Research Unit Aida Lugo-Somolinos, MD