Allison C. Billi

Dr. Allison C. Billi, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan, specializing in cutaneous immunology and autoimmune diseases. Her research focuses on the biological mechanisms behind female sex bias in autoimmune conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She identified VGLL3 as a key regulator driving lupus-like inflammation in female skin, demonstrating its role in systemic autoimmunity. Dr. Billi co-authored over 50 publications in journals including Nature, Science, and JCI Insight.

Her research interests include:

• Transcriptional regulation of sex-biased autoimmunity
• Role of VGLL3 in lupus pathogenesis
• Skin-driven systemic inflammation
• Novel therapeutic targets for autoimmune disorders

She received significant recognition including:

• Dermatology Foundation Research Fellowship (2019)
• AAD Young Investigator Award (2021)
• NIH K08 grant for VGLL3 research (2021-2026)

Dr. Billi teaches medical students and residents, serves on departmental committees (Residency Task Force, Faculty Recruitment), and provides patient care in Medical Dermatology at Michigan Medicine.