Christie Travelute

Christie Travelute, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Penn State Cancer Institute, affiliated with the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Her expertise spans Mohs micrographic surgery, skin surgery, and dermatologic surgical techniques. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research impactful to global health.

Research Interests:

• Mohs Micrographic Surgery techniques and outcomes
• Advancements in wound closure materials and suture methods
• Management of postoperative complications in dermatologic procedures
• Oral and cutaneous oncology diagnostics

Awards: Recipient of the 2024 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, recognizing her contributions to physician assistant and medical education.

Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees aren't listed, her research involves collaborations in surgical innovation. Grant details not explicitly stated in provided texts.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in multidisciplinary cancer research through the Penn State Cancer Institute, focusing on dermatologic oncology and surgical advancements.