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Christopher Tracy Richardson, M.D., Ph.D.

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Appointment: (585) 275-7546

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Dermatology

Biography

Professional Background

Dr. Christopher Richardson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology (AIR) in the Department of Medicine. He completed his medical school and dermatology training at the University of Rochester. He practices general dermatology with an emphasis on autoimmune and rheumatologic skin diseases, in particular lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma.

Research

Dr. Richardson is an immunologist who studies autoimmune diseases of the skin. He is particularly interested in the role of B cells and antibodies in autoimmune skin disease. His current research focuses on the pathogenesis of cutaneous lupus. He has prior research experience in antibiotic resistance, T-regulatory cells, B cell tolerance, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), HIV, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), and alopecia areata.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2013
    MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2014 - 06/30/2017
    Residency in Dermatology at University of Rochester Medical Center

    07/01/2013 - 06/30/2014
    Internship in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

    Awards

    2017
    Medical Dermatology Society Mentorship Award
    Sponsor: Medical Dermatology Society

    2016
    Strong Star Certificate of Appreciation
    Sponsor: University of Rochester

    2004
    Victor Meyer Emmel Prize in Histology
    Sponsor: University of Rochester

    2003
    Magna Cum Laude
    Sponsor: Brigham Young University

    2002 - 2003
    Reed H. and Wanda B. Chase Scholarship
    Sponsor: Brigham Young University

    2001 - 2002
    Brigham Young Bicentennial Scholarship
    Sponsor: Brigham Young University

    1998 - 2003
    Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

    1998 - 1999
    Trustees' Scholarship
    Sponsor: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    2/3/2023
    Shah S, Esaa FS, Baughman L, Gadarowski MB, Richardson CT. "Differential effect of the 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteria for systemic lupus on different cutaneous lupus subtypes." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.. 2023 Feb 3; Epub 2023 Feb 03.

    7/2022
    Narayan N, Richardson CT. "Multiple myositis-specific autoantibodies in dermatomyositis: 2 cases and review of the literature." JAAD case reports.. 2022 Jul; 25:72-74. Epub 2022 Jun 03.

    5/17/2022
    Lerman I, Bawany F, Whitt W, Esaa F, Yon J, Babkowski N, Rapp MB, Scott GA, Anolik JH, Richardson CT. "Prominent B cell signature differentiates discoid from subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus." The Journal of investigative dermatology.. 2022 May 17; Epub 2022 May 17.

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