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Office
1610 Lavista rd NE
Ste 4
Atlanta, GA 30329Phone+1 404-371-0077
Summary
- Dr. Abreu has more than 32 years of health science, immunology, biomedical research, translational scientific, academic experience as well as expertise in all phases of clinical trials involving human subjects, working in the fields, jungles with communities from the bench to the clinic and clinical trials to the formulation of programs-projects, protocols translating scientific discoveries into public health action in several areas. Had advice multiple Local, State, Minister of Health and Promotion, and multiple federal agencies regarding misconduct, and other delicate matters.
Education & Training
- Emory University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2005 - 2007
- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2001 - 2002
- Medical College of WisconsinPhD, 1994 - 1998
- School of Medicine, University of AntioquiaDOCTOR IN SCIENCE, Basic Biomedical Sciences Corporation, 1994 - 1998
- Institute of Health ScienceDermatologist, 1989 - 1992
- UNIVERSIDAD CESDERMATOLOGIST, 1989 - 1992
- Institute of Health Sciences Medellin Faculty of MedicineClass of 1989, MD
- Universidad CESClass of 1989, MD AND SURGEON
- Saint Mary Catholic SchoolBS, 1981
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Emeritus Editor Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Journal, 2018
- Award for voluntary professionalism American Academy of Dermatology, 2017
- The Leading Physicians and Dermatologist of the world 2015. The International Association of Dermatologist. http://iaderm.com/. The IAD HIGHLIGHTS AND PROFILES THE WORLD’S TOP DERMATOLOGISTS., 2015
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 93 citationsCollagen IV in Normal Skin and in Pathological ProcessesAna Maria Abreu-Velez, Michael S. Howard
North American Journal of Medical Sciences. 2012-01-01 - 25 citationsPresence of neutrophil extracellular traps and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies associated with vasculitides.Ana Maria Abreu-Velez, J. Graham Smith, Michael S. Howard
North American Journal of Medical Sciences. 2009-01-01 - 5 citationsAntigen presenting cells in the skin of a patient with hair loss and systemic lupus erythematosusAna Maria Abreu-Velez, Julia Griffin Girard, Michael S. Howard
North American Journal of Medical Sciences. 2009-09-01
Journal Articles
- . Recurrent herpes zoster with IgD deposits, multinucleated keratinocytes and overexpression of galectin and glypican 3 in a patient with SARS-COVID-19 infection1) Abreu-Velez AM, Bortle Thomason A. Jackson BL, Howard MS, Our Dermatol Online, 1/10/2022
- Mucous membrane pemphigoid (cicatricial pemphigoid) with autoreactivity to salivary gland neurovascular bundles1) Abreu-Velez AM, Upegui-Zapata YA, Howard MS, Our Dermatol Online, 7/3/2021
- . An extraordinary case of oral leukocytoclastic vasculitis demonstrating IgD deposition around dermal vessels and within mucosal keratinocytes.2) Abreu-Velez AM, Smoller BR, Howard MS., Our Dermatol Online, 1/11/2021
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Multiple heart cell junctions and blood vessels are recognized by autoantibodies from patients affected by a new variant of endemic pemphigus foliaceus in Colombia, So...Abreu VelezAM, Jiao Z, Gao W, Howard MS, Grossniklaus HE, Arias Restrepo LF, Dudley SC. Jr., Seventieth Annual Meeting, Society for Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta, GA, 5/1/2010
- Multiple heart cell junctions and blood vessels are recognized by autoantibodies from patients affected by a new variant of endemic pemphigus foliaceus in Colombia, So...Abreu Velez AM, Jiao Z, Gao W, Howard MS, Grossniklaus HE, Arias Restrepo LF, Dudley SC Jr, Seventieth Annual Meeting, Society for Investigative Dermatology, Atlanta, Georgia, 1/1/2010
- Complex segregation analysis and linkage disequilibrium in individuals affected by endemic pemphigus foliaceus in El-Bagre, Antioquia, Colombia.Abreu Velez AM, Velez F, Rivera N, Villa E, Arcos BM, Biomed Science, 1/1/2000
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Lectures
- Antibodies and Vaccines while presenting about “immunohistochemistry studies in a case of dermatitis herpetiformis demonstrate complex patterns of R"Qingdao, China - 1/13/2015
- Invited speaker at the “Third International Conference on Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology". The main theme of the conference is "Intolerable Disparity in Visio...Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, USA - 4/15/2013
- Invited speaker at the “FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DRUG DISCOVERY AND THERAPY” with Dr. Ferid Murad, Nobel Laureate. The 5thICDDT will highlight cutting-edge ad...Dubai, UAE - 2/8/2013
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Authored Content
- Propuesta de trabajo ante el Ministerio de salud en Colombia abril 1999 Minsalud vigilancia y control en salud pública-programa de enfermedades ampollosas orientaciones para su gestión a nivel municipal, regional y NacionalSeptember 1999
Press Mentions
- Autoimmune Blistering DiseasesJanuary 12th, 2022
Grant Support
- IMMNODERMATOLOGY UNITState Tax Exemption Program of Antioquia1999–2001
- Complex segregation analysis and immunological features in individuals affected by endemic pemphigus foliaceus (EPF) in El-Bagre.Embassy of Japan in Colombia1998–2001
- Clinical-epidemiological characterization of EPF disease in El-Bagre, Colombia.Office of the VP of Research of the U de A.1997–1998
- Pilot immunological characterization of a focus of EPF in the rural area of El-Bagre.Center for Biomedical Research School of Medicine (CIM) of the University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia, SA.1995–1997
- Correlation between epidemiological, clinical and microbiological findings in prostitutes monitored by a prophylactic center in MedellinHealth Metropolitan Institute, Metrosalud, Medellin1991–1992
Committees
- Editor, Editorial Board Ces Medicina 2014 - 2015
- Editor, North American Journal of Medical Sciences 2010 - 2015
- Senator At Large, Executive Comitte Medical College of georgia, School of Medicine, Augusta GA 2002 - 2004
Research History
- Post-Doctoral FellowWinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta. Cancer, in all aspect in cell cycle regulations, oncogenes tumors suppressor genes.2005 - 2007
- Post-Doctoral FellowMedical College of Georgia (current Georgia Regents University), Augusta GA. Melanoma, sentinel lymph node, antigen presenting cells.2001 - 2002
- PhD sandwich programMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Autoimmune skin diseases, pemphigus, pemphigoids1996 - 1998
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society for Investigative DermatologyMember
- Atlanta Association for dermatology and Surgical SocietyMember
- Georgia Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, GAMember
- The Science Advisory BoardMember
- Healthcare Executives NetworkMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Georgia Dermatopathology Associateshttp://www.gadermpath.com
- Endemic Pemphigus Foliaceus in El Bagrehttps://www.facebook.com/Endemic.Pemphigus.Foliaceus.in.ElBagre
- Researchgatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ana_Abreu-Velez
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