Clinical Research:

Clinical trials are important barometers for the future. The extensive research performed by many pharmaceutical companies lend credence to the idea that there exists a pressing need to develop new and improved medications to combat an ever-changing picture of medical challenges. At Tulane, we have enjoyed a wide array of dermatological clinical trials that support this axiom.

At Tulane, the Clinical Research Unit of the Department of Dermatology is structured to produce the maximum effect on patient care. It is under the direction of Erin E. Boh, M.D., Ph.D. The supporting staff is composed of four members who work in concert to provide quality medical care to all study participants as well as quality workmanship to its sponsors. The CRU staff is under the supervision of Edward Coleman, M.S..

Although Dr. Boh serves as principle investigator for most of the clinical trials conducted at Tulane, she has diplomatically shared the duties with several members of her faculty. Other faculty members who serve as principal investigators and co-investigators of different clinical trials include Joseph P. Shrum, M.D. For all, the experience represents a different perspective of patient care and maintenance. In addition, they are able to gain invaluable knowledge from the clinical data produced by these trials. From this knowledge, they are able to extrapolate and create other avenues of treatment to facilitate better results in those patients who consistently fail conventional medications and/or procedures.

We actively accept patients into a variety of studies. For more information concerning ongoing clinical trials, eligibility criteria, plus an update on future trials at Tulane, please call the CRU at 504-988-7624 . Additionally, for your convenience, calls received after hours will be transferred directly to our answering machine.