Research

The UAMS Dermatology Clinic is a new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to both general dermatology and cutaneous lymphomas including cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). We are fully equipped with nine exam rooms, two procedure rooms, one dedicated exam room for clinical trials, one clinical trials office, nursing support, and research staff. The clinic is staffed by three full-time board-certified physicians and nine residents in training.

Principal Investigators

Dr. Wong meets with a patient in the Dermatology clinic

Henry K. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He serves as a Principal Investigator on our dermatologic clinical trials. Read his full bio.

Dr. Shi meets with a patient in the clinic

Vivian Y. Shi, M.D., FAAD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She serves as a Principal Investigator on our dermatologic clinical trials and is the Director of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinic.  Read her full bio.

Microscope image of a tissue sample

In addition to sponsored clinical trials, Dr. Henry Wong directs his own investigator-initiated research projects. The main focus of his research is on abnormal gene expression in cutaneous lymphoma, and how gene expression and epigenetic biomarkers can be used to improve diagnosis and therapies. Because cutaneous lymphomas are rare and often look like a rash, they can be mistaken for psoriasis, eczema, and other benign inflammatory dermatoses. This can delay appropriate therapy for years, and result in disease progression. For these studies, Dr. Wong retains a basic-research laboratory in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. This lab is equipped for modern cell culture and molecular genomics applications, and is strictly devoted to research use only (RUO) procedures.