Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Cutaneous melanoma

5^th International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Dermatology

July 13-15, 2015 New Orleans, USA

Clay J Cockerell

Keynote: J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

Abstract :

This talk presents an overview and update of whatâ??s new in the diagnosis and treatment of Melanoma. Topics include the epidemiology, primary prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma. Emphasis placed on clinicohistopathologic correlation and novel genetic testing that can guide diagnosis, prognosis and treatment

Biography :

Clay J. Cockerell, MD is Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Director of the Division of Dermatopathology. He is the President and Owner of Cockerell Dermatopathology and the past Medical Director of Cockerell and Associates Dermatopathology as well as a diplomat of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Board of Dermatopathology. Dr. Cockerell is internationally recognized for his contributions to both dermatology and dermatopathology. He is the past President of the American Academy of Dermatology. For many years, Dr. Cockerell has overseen an educational program designed to train the next generation of dermatopathologists. He has served as Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and is on the editorial boards of a number of medical journals including the American Journal of Dermatopathology.