Naiem T. Issa, MD, PhD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Vienna, Virginia, and Assistant Professor in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He also holds clinical teaching appointments at George Washington University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. His research focuses on drug discovery and repurposing existing medications for dermatologic conditions and cancer, with particular interests in hair loss, vascular malformations and chronic wound healing. Dr. Issa earned his medical degree and PhD in Tumor Biology from Georgetown University and completed his dermatology residency and postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. His research has contributed to advances in targeted therapies for Sturge-Weber syndrome and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. An internationally recognized lecturer, he has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and two textbook chapters and holds patents related to dermatologic treatments.