Emily Cole, MD, MPH, FAAD is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine and Chief of Dermatology at the John Cochran VA Medical Center. She specializes in complex medical dermatology, with clinical and research interests in chronic itch (pruritus) and autoimmune blistering diseases. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms and impact of these conditions, with an emphasis on improving diagnosis, treatment, patient outcomes and health equity. Dr. Cole earned her undergraduate degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University, her Master of Public Health from Yale University and her medical degree from the University of Missouri. She completed her dermatology residency, served as Chief Resident and pursued fellowship training in Complex Medical Dermatology at Emory University. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.