Jennie T. Clarke

Jennie T. Clarke, MD, serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine, providing specialized care at University of Utah Hospital and Redstone Health Center. Her clinical expertise focuses on rheumatologic skin diseases including lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis, complex inflammatory dermatologic conditions across pediatric and adult populations, and skin manifestations associated with inflammatory bowel disease.

Her educational foundation includes:

• B.A. in Biology from The College of Wooster
• M.D. from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Internal Medicine Internship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Dermatology Residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Chief Resident in Dermatology at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Dr. Clarke's research centers on autoimmune and inflammatory skin disorders, with particular emphasis on dermatomyositis, cutaneous lupus, and bullous diseases. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research, investigating malignancy associations, quality-of-life impacts, and evidence-based treatment protocols for complex dermatologic-rheumatologic conditions.

Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2025) reveals dominant themes in autoimmune dermatology, particularly cancer screening protocols for myositis patients, outcome measure validation (CDASI/CAT-BM), and therapeutic management of inflammatory skin conditions. Her collaborative research spans epidemiology, oncology, and quality-of-life assessment within rheumatologic dermatology.

Scientific Awards:

• No specific awards documented in source materials

As supervising dermatologist for the resident dermatology continuity clinic, Dr. Clarke actively mentors dermatology residents in clinical decision-making and patient management. Her educational contributions extend to residency training research, including analyses of match processes and institutional influences on career development.

While no dedicated laboratory is specified, Dr. Clarke participates in multi-center research consortia including the International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies Group, contributing to evidence-based guidelines for autoimmune skin disease management.