Clara Curiel MD

PubMed

• The Human Factor: Unpacking Biopsy Decision Variability that Artificial Intelligence Cannot Predict.
  Justin W Ng, Kyra L Diehl, Tracy C Petrie, Tayler N Tobey, Elizabeth R Stoos
  The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025-08-21
• Deletion of p53-Related Protein Kinase Suppresses Solar UV-Induced Photocarcinogenesis by Inhibiting PD-L1 Expression and Enhancing CD8 T-Cell Infiltration.
  Qiushi Wang, Eunmiri Roh, Asad U Khan, Sally E Dickinson, Georg T Wondrak
  The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025-08-12
• Validation of risk prediction models for sentinel lymph node metastasis in melanoma in a high UV index region.
  Sheyda Mesgarzadeh, Rosemond S Amamoo, Geethika Ameneni, Amanda H Gong, Oluwayemisi O Ayoade
  JAAD International. 2025-08-01

Journal Articles

• Clinical performance of the Nevisense system in cutaneous melanoma detection: an international, multi-centre, prospective and blinded clinical trial on efficacy and sa...  
  Malvehy J, Hauschild A, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Mohr P, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Motley R, Berking C, Grossman D, Paoli J, Loquai C, Olah J, Reinhold U, Wenger H, Dirschka ..., Br J Dermatol, 1/19/2014
• Red papule with collarette scale on thigh  
  Dupont J, Culpepper KS, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Hautarzt, 1/1/2013
• A model in dermatology for long-distance mentoring  
  Kim CC., Kim EJ., Curiel-Lewandrowski C., Marks V. Maloney M., Frieden IJ, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1/1/2013
• A novel therapeutic combination approach for treating multiple vemurafenib-induced keratoacanthomas: systemic acitretin and intralesional fluorouracil  
  LaPresto L., Cranmer L., Morrison L., Erickson CP., Curiel-Lewandrowski C, JAMA Dermatology, 1/1/2013
• Functional Protein Pathway Activation Mapping of the Progression of Normal Skin to Squamous Cell Carcinoma  
  Einspahr JG, Calvert V, Alberts DS, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Warneke J, et al, Cap Rev Res, 1/1/2012
• Erythematous Annular Plaques on the Trunk Arch Dermatol  
  LaPresto L, Cranmer L, Erickson C, Morrison L, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Archives of Dermatology, 1/1/2012
• Survival is not the only valuable end point in melanoma screening  
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Kim CC, Swetter SM, Chen SC, Halpen AC, et al, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1/1/2012
• Melanoma Prevention Working Group-Pigmented Skin Lesion Sub-Committee Screening and prevention measures for melanoma: is there a survival advantage? (Review)  
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Chen SC, Swetter SM, Current Oncology Reports, 1/1/2012
• Fatigue and Lower Extremity Ecchymosis in a 36-Year-Old Woman  
  Kurtzman D, DuPont J, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Archives of Dermatology, 1/1/2012
• Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Trial of Sulindac in Individuals at Risk for Melanoma: Evaluation of Potential Chemopreventive Activity  
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Swetter S, Einsphar J, Hsu CH, Nagle R, Sagerman P, Tangrea J, Parnes H, Alberts DS, Chow HHS, Cancer, 1/1/2012
• Multiple Primary Cutaneous Melanomas in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome  
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Spitzen L, Cranmer L, Warneke J, Loescher L, Arch Dermatol, 1/1/2011
• Interleukin-16 as a Marker of Sezary Syndrome Onset and Stage  
  Richmond J, Tuzova M, Parks A, Adams N, Martin E, Tawa M, Morrison L, Chaney K, Kupper TS, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Cruikshank W, Clin Immunol, 1/1/2011
• Development of a photographic scale for consistency and guidance in dermatological assessment of forearm sun damage  
  McKenzie NE, Saboda, K, Duckett L, Goldman R, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Arch Dermatol, 1/1/2011
• Loss of Inositol Polyphosphate-5-Phosphatase (INPP5A) is Associated with Development and Progression of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)  
  Sekulic A, Kim SY, Hostetter G, Savage S, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, Cancer Prev Res (Phila), 1/1/2010
• Utilization and rationale for the implementation of total body (digital) photography as an adjunct screening measure for melanoma  
  Rice ZP, Weiss FJ, DeLong LK, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Chen SC, Melanoma Res, 1/1/2010
• A Phase 2a Study of Topical Perillyl Alcohol Cream for Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer  
  Stratton SP, Alberts DS, Einspahr JG, Sagerman PM, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, Cancer Prev Res, 1/1/2010
• Primary cutaneous melanomas presenting as inflamed pigmented lesions during adjuvant interferon treatment: an important diagnostic clue for clinicians  
  Hu S, Kim CC, Jessup C, Phung TL, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Arch Dermatol, 1/1/2009
• Selection criteria for genetic assessment of patients with familial melanoma  
  Leachman SA, Carucci J, Kohlmann W, Banks KC, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, J Am Acad Dermatol, 1/1/2009
• Melanoma high risk families' perceived healthcare provider risk communications  
  Loescher LJ, Crist JD, Cranmer L, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Warneke JA, Journal of Cancer Education, 1/1/2009
• Cross-validation of murine UVB signal transduction pathways in human skin  
  Einspahr J, Bowden GT, Alberts DS, McKenzie N, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, Photochem Photobiol, 1/1/2008
• Expression of VEGF and microvessel density counts in cutaneous melanocytic lesion progression  
  Einspahr JG, Thomas TM, Saboda K, Nickoloff BJ, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, Cancer, 1/1/2007
• Familial gastrointestinal stromal tumor syndrome: phenotypic and molecular features in a kindred  
  Li FP, Fletcher JA, Heinrich MC, Garber JE, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2005
• Aggressive cutaneous T-cell lymphomas after TNFalpha blockade  
  Adams AE, Zwicker J, Curiel C, Kadin ME, Falchuk KR et al, J Am Acad Dermatol, 1/1/2004
• Use of in vivo confocal microscopy in malignant melanoma: an aid in diagnosis and assessment of surgical and non-surgical therapeutic approaches  
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Williams CM, Swindells KJ, Tahan SR Astner S et al, Arch Dermatol, 1/1/2004
• Lymphomatoid papulosis in childhood: a retrospective cohort study of 35 cases  
  Nijsten T, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Kadin M, Arch Dermatol, 1/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters

• Specific Organ Cancer Prevention: Melanoma 
  Swetter S, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Kirkwood JAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA2007
• Practical Dermatology 
  Chapter: Cutaneous Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders. 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C and Byers RMexico City, Mexico2003

Abstracts/Posters

• Understanding Visual Search Patterns of Dermatologists Assessing Skin Pigmented Lesions.
  Elizabeth A. Krupinski, Joseph Chao, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, Lynne Morrison, Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, ISDIS, Denver, CO, 1/1/2014
• Functional Protein Pathway Activation Mapping of Normal Skin exposed to Solar Simulated Light.
  Janine G. Einspahr, Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, Emanuel F. Petricoin III, Yira Bermudez, ChengCheng Hu, David S. Alberts, G. Timothy Bowden, Kathylynn Saboda, Valerie C..., International Investigative Dermatology, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1/1/2013
• Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for the Monitoring of Actinic Keratoses Undergoing Photodynamic Therapy.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski, C; Legat FJ; Pellecani G; Hofer A; Arzberger E; Hofmann-Wellenhof R, International Investigative Dermatology, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1/1/2013
• Barriers to mobile teledermoscopy in primary care.
  Chao JT 2nd, Loescher LJ, Soyer HP, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, ISDIS Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, 1/1/2012
• Melanoma in Arizona: Decreasing or Under-Reported?
  Koch S, Newton C, Yee G, Silvis N, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Harris R, Tucson Dermatological Society Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ, 1/1/2011
• Effect of oral sulindac on biomarkers of drug bioavailability and carcinogenesis in melanocytic nevi-A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Swetter SM, Einsphar J, Hu CC, Saboda K, Nagle R, Sagerman P, Tangrea J, Parnes H, Chow HHS, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society of Investigative Dermatology, Phoenix, AZ, May 2011, 1/1/2011
• Correlation between VEGF-A, VEGFR-1, pAkT, and pErk expression in melanocytic lesions and degree of histological atypia.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, LaPresto L, Hu CC, Saboda K, Krutszch M, Nagle R, Einspahr J, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society of Investigative Dermatology, Phoenix, AZ, May 2011, 1/1/2011
• Crosstalk between UV-induced PI-3 kinase/Akt/mTOR and Fyn/RSK2 signaling pathways: Implications in skin carcinogenesis.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society of Investigative Dermatology, Phoenix, AZ, May 2011, 1/1/2011
• Lymphomatoid Papulosis: Features From A United States Case Registry.
  Gomez ML, Saboda K, Kadin M, Wang H, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, First World Congress of Cutaneous Lymphomas, Chicago, IL, 1/22/2010
• Phase IIa placebo controlled trial of sulindac in individuals at increased risk for melanoma-preliminary findings.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Swetter S, Einsphar J, Hu CC, Saboda K, Nagle R, Sagerman P, Tangrea J, Parnes H, Chow S, 2010 AACR Frontiers Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 1/7/2010
• Cancer worry (CW) in Atypical Mole Syndrome (AMS) patients utilizing Total Body Digital Photography(TBDP): Does previous history of melanoma (MM) matter?
  Coleman King S, Veledar E, Rice Z, Seidler A, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Chen S, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society of Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta, GA, May 2010, 1/1/2010
• Protein Network Analysis of SCC Reveals the AK-SCC Transition Occurs Through EGFR-driven Signaling Through MAPK/AKT/mTOR.
  CalvertV, Longo C, Einsphar J, Deng J, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, AACR 100th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/18/2009
• Positive correlation between VEGF-A expression in melanocytic lesions and degree of histological atypia.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Einsphar J, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society for Investigative Dermatology, Montreal, Canada, May 9, 2009, 1/1/2009
• Long term use of aspirin but not statins is associated with decreased risk of cutaneous melanoma: A case controlled study.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Gomez ML, Nijsten T, Atkins MB, Correa LM et al, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; International Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting, Kyoto, Japan, May 17, 2008, 1/1/2008
• Total Body Digital Photography in Patients with Atypical Mole Syndrome: Predictors of reduction in Melanoma Worry and Distress.
  Pressley Z, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Chen S, DeLong L, J Am Acad Dermatol; American Academy of Dermatology, 66th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 1-5, 2008, 1/1/2008
• Increased prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis in lymphomatoid papulosis patients.
  Gomez ML, Kadin M, Nijsten T, Ranger-Moore J, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, The Immunology and Skin Disease 2007 International Conference, Boston, MA, 1/22/2007
• Quality of life and cancer anxiety impact of total body digital photography in patients with atypical mole syndrome.
  Pressley Z, Delong L, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Chen S, J Am Acad Dermatol, 1/1/2007
• Increased prevalence of thyroiditis in lymphomatoid papulosis patients.
  Gomez ML, Kadin M, Nijsten T, Ranger-Moore J, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, J Am Acad Dermatol; American Academy of Dermatology 65th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, February 2-6, 2007, 1/1/2007
• Assessment of cancer worry in patients with high-risk melanoma phenotypes.
  Seidler A, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Pressley Z, DeLong L, Chen S, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society for Investigative Dermatology, Los Angeles, CA, May 10-12, 2007, 1/1/2007
• Utilization of total body digital photography as an adjust screening measure in melanoma.
  Pressley Z, DeLong L, Weiss F, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Chen S, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society for Investigative Dermatology, Los Angeles, CA, May 10-12, 2007, 1/1/2007
• Association between use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and statins and the risk of cutaneous melanoma (CM): a case-control study.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski, C, Gomez ML, Atkins MB, Nijsten T, Stern RS, JCO; ASCO Meeting, Chicago, IL, June 3-5, 2007, 1/1/2007
• Expression of VEGF and microvessel density counts in cutaneous melanocytic lesion progression.
  Einspahr JG, Thomas TM, Saboda K, Nickoloff BJ, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, Society for Investigative Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA, May 3-6, 2006, 1/1/2006
• Biomarkers of angiogenesis in progression from dysplastic nevi to malignant melanoma.
  Thomas TL, Bozzo P, Alberts DS, Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Saboda K et al, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society for Investigative Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA, May 3-6, 2006, 1/1/2006
• Histologic features of positive lymph nodes in malignant melanoma of the head and neck.
  Wu BP, Correa LM, Tahan SR, Gomez ML, Curiel-Lewandrowski C et al, Journal of Investigative Dermatology; Society for Investigative Dermatology, St. Louis, MO, May 3-6, 2005, 1/1/2005
• Aberrant pro-IL 16 expression in stage III and IV cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Yamasaki H, Rhangdale S, and Cruikshank WW, Journal of Investigative Dermatoloy; Society for Investigative Dermatology, St. Louis, MO, May 3-6, 2005, 1/1/2005
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Lectures

• Maintaining an Osteopathic Presence in an ACGME World 
  American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 2/28/2019
• Dermato-Epidemiology series. 
  University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2004-2014 - 1/1/2015
• Implementation of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Dermatological Practice. 
  1/24/2014
• Advances in total Body Digital Imaging. 
  1/24/2014
• Novel imaging approach to optimize Teledermatology Consultations. 
  1/24/2014
• Non-Invasive Diagnostic Technologies for the Early Detection of Melanoma. 
  San Diego, CA - 1/9/2014
• The Myths And Facts Of Skin Cancer, Early Detection And Treatment. 
  1/8/2014
• "Jere D. Guin Presentation: Melanoma Update" 
  Little Rock, AR - 1/1/2014
• Technology & Prevention: Smart phones, imaging devices, and more. 
  1/1/2014
• Technology & and secondary prevention of melanoma. 
  Little Rock, AR - 1/1/2014
• Novel imaging approaches to optimize skin cancer diagnosis. 
  Barcelona, Spain - 1/19/2013
• Role of Teldermoscopy in the Primary Care Setting. 
  Istanbul, Turkey - 1/2/2013
• Early diagnostic techniques. 
  Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2013
• Bioactivity of Vit D in Human Skin. 
  Philadelphia - 1/1/2013
• Management of pigmented lesions. 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2012
• Indications for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. 
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2012
• Phase IIa trial of Sulindac in individuals at increased risk for melanoma. 
  Boston, MA - 1/22/2011
• Relevance of Change in Early Melanoma Detection. 
  New Orleans, LA - 1/6/2011
• Skin Cancer and Early Diagnosis. 
  Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ - 1/1/2011
• Project SASS (Students are Sun Safe). 
  Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ - 1/22/2010
• Skin Cancer Detection for Medical Oncologists. 
  Tucson, AZ - 1/19/2010
• Skin Cancer and Early Detection. 
  Tuczon, AZ - 1/18/2010
• Genetics of Melanoma and Clinical Implications. 
  Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ - 1/16/2010
• Sun Safety for Infants and Children. 
  Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, AZ - 1/14/2010
• Recent advances in early melanoma diagnosis and treatment: Where we are today and might be tomorrow. 
  Tucson, AZ - 1/10/2010
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Other

• "Interview: Skin cancers outnumber other cancers combined." 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, KVOA
  http://www.kvoa.com/news/skin-cancers-outnumber-other-cancers-combined/
  1/16/2010
• "Experts torn on effectiveness of SLNB in early melanoma." 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Dermatology Times
  1/1/2010
• "Reducing risks: Systemic retinoids useful for nonmelanoma skin cancer" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Dermatology Times
  1/1/2009
• "Melanoma Prevention" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Dermatology Times
  1/1/2009
• Clinical Care Options in Oncology. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Cutaneous Lymphoma sections. 
  Kim C and Curiel-Lewandrowski C
  http://www.clinicaloptions.com/Oncology.aspx
  1/1/2009
• "Interview: "The Truth about Cancer." 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Public Broadcasting System
  1/16/2008
• "Interview: Skin Cancer Basics" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, UMC Vim and Vigor Magazine, Summer Edition
  1/1/2008
• "Interview: Raytheon/ UA imaging study with SFAZ" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, KOLD TV
  http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?s=9534538
  1/1/2008
• "Media Outreach: Skin Cancer" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, KUAT/PBS TV
  http://tv.azpm.org/kuat/cancer/
  1/1/2008
• Methods of Biopsy: Mohs micrographic surgery vs. standard resection for melanoma in situ and the value of Imiquimod. 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Melanoma Care Coalition
  http://www.melanomacare.org/
  1/1/2008
• "Interview regarding Pigmented lesion clinic (With Pam White and a patient)" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, KUAT
  Tucson, AZ - 1/31/2007
• "Interview by Jane Erikson: Arizona #2 in skin cancer" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Arizona Daily Star
  Tucson, AZ - 1/15/2007
• "Media outreach with Steve Stratton: Sunblock sun exposure" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, East Valley Tribune
  1/3/2007
• "Faculty 1000." (Reviewer) 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C
  http://www.f1000biology.com
  1/1/2007
• "Interview by Sheryl Kornman for article, Hispanics and melanoma" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Tucson Citizen
  1/24/2006
• "Interview by Jennifer Duffy: "Screen savers" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Arizona Daily Star
  Tucson, AZ - 1/18/2006
• "Media Outreach: Skin Cancer Prevention." 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, KGUN 9 News
  Tucson, AZ - 1/15/2006
• "Interview for Skin Cancer Awareness" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Channel 7
  Tucson, AZ - 1/1/2005
• Skin Cancer Education for Primary Care Physicians. 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, Medical Direction, Products-Skin Cancer Education for Primary Care
  http://www.md-inc.com/Products/product_details.cfm?mm=2&sm=4014&courseno=1778
  1/1/2005
• Risk factors for the development of melanoma. 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, UpToDate, Section Adult Primary Care and Internal Medicine
  http://www.uptodate.com/home/clinicians/toc.do?tocKey=table_of_contents/-1/16
  1/1/2003
• "Interview regarding Melanoma awareness." 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, VWBR
  Boston, MA - 1/1/2003
• "Media Outreach: Melanoma Rates rising among children (with Kristi Tedesco)" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, KVOA News
  http://www.kvoa.com/global/story.asp
• "Press release on Raytheon/UA imaging study" 
  Curiel-Lewandrowski C, UA News
  http://uanews.opi.arizona.edu/node/23075
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