Avery Heather LaChance

Avery Heather LaChance, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, with clinical and research expertise in autoimmune skin diseases, systemic sclerosis, and dermatomyositis. She completed her medical training at Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program after obtaining her MD and MPH from University of Connecticut.

• Education:
  • BA in Japanese Studies, Middlebury College (2008)
  • MD and MPH, University of Connecticut (2014)
  • Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital (2015)
  • Dermatology Residency, Harvard Combined Program (2018)

Research Focus: Specializes in complex dermatologic conditions including dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, and lichen sclerosus, with emphasis on biologic therapies (anifrolumab, dupilumab), geospatial health disparities, and patient-centered outcomes. Active in health policy advocacy, particularly regarding Medicare coverage for alopecia and dermatology education resources.

Scientific Networks: Collaborates with researchers like Bina Kassamali, Ruth Ann Vleugels, and Vinod Nambudiri. Publications span journals such as JAMA Dermatol, Br J Dermatol, and Arch Dermatol Res, with recent work on telemedicine trends, JAK inhibitor safety, and cancer risk in autoimmune diseases.