Katrina Abuabara, MD
Associate Professor
Dermatology
School of Medicine

katrina.abuabara@ucsf.edu

Dr. Abuabara studies the impact of inflammatory skin disease on overall health and the role of the skin in the aging process. Her interdisciplinary scientific approach combines genomic, physiological, environmental, and psychosocial variables to understand patient outcomes over time. Her goal is to develop truly personalized interventions that address both the pathophysiological and sociocultural aspects of disease to improve the lives of patients.

Awards

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  • Healthy Longevity Global Catalyst Award, National Academy of Medicine, 2020
  • Young Investigator of the Year, American Academy of Dermatology, 2019

Education & Training

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training University of California 2019
  • MD Harvard Medical School
  • BA, MA Stanford University
  • MSCE University of Pennsylvania

Interests

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  • social epidemiology
  • clinical epidemiology
  • atopic dermatits
  • genetic epidemiology
  • data science
  • precision medicine
  • big data
  • electronic health records (EHR)
  • patient-reported outcome measures
  • patient generated health data
  • data analysis
  • allergic disease
  • dermatology

Websites

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Grants and Projects

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Publications (136)

Top publication keywords:
United KingdomSleep Apnea SyndromesSkin Physiological PhenomenaNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (U.S.)Sodium, DietaryDermatitisEczemaDermatitis, AtopicPsoriasisDermatologic AgentsContraceptives, Oral, CombinedAir PollutionWater Loss, InsensibleSkin DiseasesDermatology

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