David Margolis

David J. Margolis, MD, PhD, is currently Gerald S. Lazarus Professor of Dermatology, and a Professor of Epidemiology. He is board certified in dermatology and internal medicine. He is the co-founder and Associate Director of the Center for Clinical Science in Dermatology, in the Department of Dermatology of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Margolis has had an active research program mostly investigating topics in skin diseases using epidemiologic and biostatistical approaches including large medical databases and longitudinal registries that have included the collection of biomarkers, microbiome, and DNA. He has a long history of studies on chronic wounds including natural history of chronic wounds (such as diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers), the treatment of patients with chronic cutaneous wounds, and the prevention of chronic cutaneous wounds, These studies have included both epidemiologic and clinical trial methods was well as the incorporation of basic science techniques and technologies. Dr. Margolis’ research awards have also been focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and genetics of atopic dermatitis, cardiovascular disease and psoriasis, antibiotic over use, and the effect of chronic antibiotic exposure in patients with acne. He has served and serves on several data safety monitoring boards for wound related studies sponsored by both industry and the NIH. He has served and serves on advisory panels as well.