Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in general medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery. His research focuses on understanding the three-dimensional structures and functions of proteins involved in skin health, dermatologic diseases and therapeutic treatments. Using advanced techniques such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy and biochemistry, his laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying normal and diseased skin. Dr. Bunick earned his undergraduate, medical and PhD degrees from Vanderbilt University and completed his medical internship, dermatology residency and research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine, where he trained under Nobel Laureate Dr. Thomas A. Steitz. He also provides clinical care at Yale Dermatology Associates in Middlebury, Connecticut.