Dermatology, Clinical Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Oncology, Clinical Research, Procedural Dermatology, Melanoma and Cutaneous Surgery, Oncology, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Dr. Alison Durham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan Health System. She received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, completed her internship at Summa Health System in Akron, OH, and her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan where she served as chief resident. After completing an ACGME procedural dermatology fellowship with additional advanced training in melanoma and cutaneous surgery and oncology at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Dr. Durham joined the Dermatology faculty in 2013.

Dr. Durham's clinical work is focused on management of complex patients with melanoma in the Multidisciplinary Melanoma Program in addition to Mohs surgery and associated reconstruction. Her clinical research is focused on skin cancer epidemiology, therapy, education, and biology. She has used her clinical environment as a research base that facilitates advancement of knowledge in her field, particularly in melanoma. She serves as Faculty Director of established biobanks in both non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer.

Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurobiology, Molecular Brain Imaging, Neurobiology Research Unit, Microbiology, Functional Neuroimaging, Research, Genetics, Neuropharmacology, Imaging Genetics, Affective Neuroscience

Biotechnology, Biomaterial Systems, Molecular and Cell Therapy, Vascular Diseases, Tissue Engineering

Hyunjoon Kong is Professor and Centennial Scholar in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He also is affiliated with the Departments of Bioengineering and Pathobiology and is a member of the Regenerative Biology & Tissue Engineering research theme at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Professor Kong joined the department in 2007. He received his PhD from the University of Michigan and his B.S. degree from Hanyang University in Korea. He completed his postdoctoral studies at the University of Michigan and was a research associate at Harvard University. At Illinois, he has developed several biomaterial systems useful for molecular and cell therapies of vascular diseases, control of biotransports, and organoid/tissue engineering.

Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Michael J. Will is a board-certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Urbana, Maryland. Dr. Will and the professionally trained staff of Will Surgical Arts are committed to offering the highest quality care and the most advanced surgical techniques. He has authored numerous textbook chapters and scientific articles, and is a recognized national lecturer in Oral and Maxillofacial and Cosmetic Surgery. Will Surgical Arts offers a wide range of procedures; some can correct functional problems and others can enhance your appearance. In any procedure, patients can expect safe, individualized care from an expert surgeon.

Pain Management, clinical pain practice, psychology, clinical research, pain education, Clinical Psychology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Opioids

Since 1980, Professor Nicholas’ main interest has been combining research and clinical pain practice, especially multidisciplinary applications of psychology. This has meant working on many fronts: as a member of Scientific Committee for the 2008 IASP conference; as a reviewer and now an associate editor for PAIN; from 1988-1990 as the inaugural program director, INPUT program at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and, since 1994, at Sydney University’s Pain Management Research Institute. He has an active clinical research program with international collaborators, alongside postgraduate pain education through our web-based courses, plus face-to-face training in psychological pain management in many countries.