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Gary J. Fisher

Gary J. Fisher PhD

Dermatology
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

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Dr. Gary Fisher is the Harry Helfman Professor of Molecular Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Director of the Photoaging and Aging Research Program. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1980 and received his postdoctoral training at Washington University in the Departments of Biological Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.

Dr. Fisher is a mentor to junior faculty in translational research and to post-doctoral fellows, medical (at all levels), and diverse students in laboratory science. Also, Dr. Fisher directs the basic science core curriculum course, which is taught to all residents in the Dermatology Department. Dr. Fisher has been a guest lecturer at NIH workshops and continuing education conferences for medical students and nurses alike.

Dr. Fisher's research studies the molecular mechanisms of sun-induced premature skin aging and the molecular mechanisms of chronological skin aging focusing on four major areas: procollagen biosynthesis, collagen degradation, signal transduction, and inflammation. Dr. Fisher's laboratory works with the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Cosmetic Laser Surgery Unit, and Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology Unit. His additional current interests include mechanisms of protein phosphatases and stem cells in aging human