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Richard Gallo, MD, Dermatology, San Diego, CA, Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Dermatology • San Diego, CA

Distinguished Professor, Dermatology, UCSD

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Education & Training

  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Cell Biology, Biochemistry,Genetics, 1991 - 1994
  • Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Brigham and Women's Hosp
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Brigham and Women's HospResidency, Dermatology, 1987 - 1991
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1988 - 2001
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member National Academy of Medicine, 2023
  • Elected Member American Association of Physicians
  • Elected Fellow American Association of Microbiology
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Host-Microbiome Interactions and Recent Progress into Understanding the Biology of Acne Vulgaris  
    Richard Gallo, MD, BioMed Central

Press Mentions

  • Why Stinky Sweat Is Good for You
    Why Stinky Sweat Is Good for YouAugust 25th, 2022
  • Science Reveals Acne's Secrets, Moving Closer to Better Treatments
    Science Reveals Acne's Secrets, Moving Closer to Better TreatmentsFebruary 21st, 2022
  • The Combination of Sun, Heat and Masks Can Worsen Rosacea. Here’s What Else You Need to Know
    The Combination of Sun, Heat and Masks Can Worsen Rosacea. Here’s What Else You Need to KnowSeptember 7th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • UCSD Dermatologist Investigator Training ProgramNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2012
  • Proteolysis And Skin AntimicrobialsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2010–2012
  • Skin Microbiome In Epidermal Immune DefenseNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2010–2012
  • Skin Defense By Antimicrobial PeptidesVeterans Affairs2011
  • Hyaluronan Catabolism In Infiammatory ResponsesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2011
  • Cathelicidins In Skin ImmunityNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2007–2011
  • Skin Microbiome In Epidermal Immune DefenseNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2009
  • Proteolysis And Skin AntimicrobialsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2009
  • 2007 Antimicrobial Peptides Gordon ConferenceNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2007
  • Core--Infection And Wound RepairNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2007
  • Cathelicidins In Skin ImmunityNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2002–2006
  • Proteoglycans Wound Repair And InflammationNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001–2005
  • Cathelicidins--A Molecular Bacteriologic ApproachNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2000–2001
  • Syndecans And Synducin In Human SkinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000
  • Syndecans And Synducin In Human SkinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1998–1999
  • Syndecans And Synducin In Human SkinNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1996–1998
  • Structure/Function Analysis Of SyndecanNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1995–1996
  • Structure-Function Analysis Of SyndecanNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1994–1995
  • Structure/Function Analysis Of SyndecanNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1992–1993

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • Gallo Labhttps://dermatology.ucsd.edu/research/basic-science/gallo-lab/index.html

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