Whats New at Johns Hopkins Skin Cancer Site


Beginning July 1, 2006, The Department of Dermatology will be expanding clinical skin cancer services. Because of the increasing needs for skin cancer treatment, the department has increased its capacity to treat patients.


Through the department’s collaborative relationship with the Coalition for Skin Cancer in Maryland, we have embarked on a project that includes educational materials to raise public awareness and teach people about the importance of skin cancer prevention and early detection.


In order to improve patient diagnosis and treatment, the Department of Dermatology has begun a project to expand and improve its already existing cutaneous oncology database to help researchers develop new methods to detect and treat melanoma and other skin cancers. While the Dermatology Department has had a Cutaneous Oncology Database since 1980, this new update will provide researchers with new tools to answer important research questions.


The Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology welcomes Dr. Radha Mikkilieni to the dermatopathology team. Dr. Radha Mikkilieni will join our practice in July of 2006. Dr. Mikkilieni has extensive experience in pigmented lesions and looks forward to participating in the Johns Hopkins Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Group.