Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD
Professor, Medicine (Dermatology) Interim Chief, Division of Dermatology
Director, Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Oncology Program, UArizona Skin Cancer Institute Director, Pigmented Lesion Clinic, UArizona Skin Cancer Institute
Co-Director, UArizona Skin Cancer Institute Member, UArizona Cancer Center The Alan and Janice Levin Family Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cancer Research
Department of Medicine
University of Arizona Cancer Center - UAHS
Room Number: 1908
Sponsored Research Through MSRP:
Sheyda Mesgarzadeh (MSRP 2021): "Quality Assessment of Molecular RedCAP Database forMelanoma."
Alison Washburn (MSRP 2026): "(1) Vitiligo Across Age Groups: Characterizing Disease Patterns, Comorbidities and Treatment Outcomes (Butler), (2) Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Incidence Following PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Therapy." (co-mentor Daniel Butler)."
Advanced Research Distinction Track (RDT):
Amanda Gong (RDT Class of 2026): "Retrospective Review & Staining Characteristics of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) of the External Auditory Canal (EAC)."
Degrees
- Central University of Venezuela, (M.D.), 1992
Awards
- NCI/SPORE in Skin Cancer Grant Career Development Award, 2003
- Research Grant Award, Skin Cancer Foundation. “Expression of VEGF Receptors inMelanocytic Lesions”, 2005
- Masters in Academic Leadership, American Academy of Dermatology, 2005
- Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance in the Professional ServicesDocumentation and Coding Audit for Providers for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, UniversityPhysicians Healthcare, 2007
- Arizona Clinical and Translational Research and Education Consortium Clinical ScholarsAward, 2008
- Arizona Cancer Center Levin Family Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cancer Research, 2009
- Voted in "Best Doctors in America," 2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
Research Interests
Dr. Curiel's research focus is on melanoma chemoprevention, early detection of melanoma, cutaneous T cell lymphomas and skin cancer.