Bridging the Lab and the Bedside: The Science Behind Severe Skin Reactions

About this episode

Reid Oldenburg discusses his journey as a clinician-scientist and the impact of collaboration and precision medicine in dermatology.

Reid Oldenburg, MD, PhD, joins host Jenn Dawson to discuss his journey as a clinician-scientist and his leadership of PeDRA’s Drugs and Bugs Focused Study Group. He shares how early global infectious-disease research shaped his path to dermatology, highlights ongoing projects—from genetic studies to patient-centered resources — and reflects on how collaboration and precision medicine are shaping the future of care. Drugs & Bugs Focused Study Group

People in this episode

Host: Jenn Dawson

Guest: Reid Oldenburg, MD, PhD

Topics covered

• clinical research
• dermatology
• infectious diseases
• precision medicine
• patient-centered care

Keywords

• severe skin reactions
• clinical scientist
• PeDRA
• infectious disease research
• genetic studies
• patient resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PeDRA, Drugs and Bugs Focused Study Group

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