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Office
Howard University Department of Dermatology
2041 Georgia Ave NW, Towers Building Suite 4300
Washington, DC 20060Phone+1 202-865-6725Fax+1 806-454-5618
Education & Training
- Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2006 - 2009
- Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2005
- Barry UniversityBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2000
- Naparima Girls' High SchoolHigh School Diploma, 1990 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- MD State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- DC State Medical License 2018 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- William D. James, MD, Mentor of the Year Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- Patient Care Hero Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2021
- Presidential Citation Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2017
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Clinical Trials
- Light Treatment Effectiveness (LITE) Study Start of enrollment: 2019 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 47 citationsSquamous cell carcinoma complicating a chronic lesion of hidradenitis suppurativa: a case report and review of the literature.Natanel Jourabchi, Alexander H. Fischer, Ashley Cimino-Mathews, Kevin M. Waters, Ginette A. Okoye
International Wound Journal. 2017-04-01 - 3 citationsThe Skin of Color Society's Meeting the Challenge Summit, 2022: Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials Proceedings.Caryn B C Cobb, Candrice R Heath, Angel S Byrd, Lynn J McKinley-Grant, Valerie Callender
JAMA Dermatology. 2023-07-01 - 95 citationsNeutrophil extracellular traps, B cells, and type I interferons contribute to immune dysregulation in hidradenitis suppurativa.Angel S. Byrd, Carmelo Carmona-Rivera, Liam J. O’Neil, Philip M. Carlucci, Cecilia Cisar
Science Translational Medicine. 2019-09-04
Journal Articles
- Increasing Minority Representation in the Dermatology DepartmentThe Johns Hopkins ExperienceTola Oyesanya, Anna L Grossberg, Ginette A Okoye, JAMA
- Research Techniques Made Simple: Choosing Appropriate Statistical Methods for Clinical ResearchKim N, Fischer AH, Dyring-Andersen B, Rosner B, Okoye GA, J Invest Dermatol., 1/1/2017
- Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in PregnancyPerng P, Zampella J, Okoye GA., J Amer Acad Dermatol., 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Closing the Gender Gap in Academic Dermatology and Dermatology Leadership: Problems and SolutionsAmerican Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/4/2019
- Caring for Ethnic Skin.Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2017
- Characterizing Inpatient Hospitalizations for Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the United StatesDetroit, Michigan - 1/1/2017
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Other
- Strategies for Reducing Antibiotic Resistance in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/antibiotic-resistance-hidradenitis-suppurativa-ginette-okoye
1/1/2017 - Antibiotic therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa may induce antibiotic resistance
http://www.healio.com
1/1/2016 - Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma in Skin of ColorAmerican Academy of Dermatology Dialogues in Dermatology.
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Press Mentions
- Increased Prevalence and Severity of HS in Black, Hispanic PatientsNovember 3rd, 2022
- D.C. Dermatologist Plays Leading Role in COVID-19 Testing for Vulnerable CommunitiesMarch 30th, 2021
- In 2020’S Darkest Moments, Acts of Courage, Kindness Shine ThroughDecember 14th, 2020
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Committees
- Co-Chair, Skin of Color Society Scientific Committee 2021 - 2023
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Women’s Dermatological SocietyMember
- Skin of Color SocietyMember
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