Dedee Frances Murrell

Professor Dedee Frances Murrell is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), serving as Director of Dermatology at St George Hospital. She holds academic qualifications including MA (Cambridge), BMBCh (Oxford), MD (UNSW), and DSc (Oxford). Her research focuses on dermatology, with specialties in epidermolysis bullosa (EB), autoimmune blistering diseases, skin cancer, and dermatopharmacology. She leads clinical trials and has pioneered quality-of-life assessments for EB patients, such as the QOLEB scale.

• Education: MA (Cambridge), BMBCh (Oxford), MD (UNSW), DSc (Oxford)

Her research interests include genotype-phenotype correlations in EB, gene therapy, photodynamic therapy for skin cancer, and autoantigen mapping in pemphigus. She has supervised numerous students, including ILP and honors students who have published in top journals like JAAD and JAMA Dermatology. Awards include grants from NIH, DEBRA, and the Women's Dermatology Society.

Teaching roles include directing dermatology courses at UNSW and St George Hospital, supervising registrars, and organizing international conferences. She has invited global dermatology experts to collaborate, enhancing education and research in Australia.