Kevin Cooper

Kevin Cooper is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine. His work focuses on dermatology-related immunology, inflammation, and comorbidities with cardiovascular disease and oncology. Key research areas include psoriasis pathogenesis, biomarker discovery, and vitamin D's role in immune modulation. He has contributed to studies on monocyte biology, TLR7/NF-κB signaling, and racial disparities in skin disease outcomes.

Notable research trends include:

• Analysis of psoriasis endotypes through transcriptomics and systems biology
• Investigation of cardiovascular risks in dermatological patients
• Development of liquid biopsy techniques for cancer recurrence detection
• Evaluation of vitamin D's therapeutic potential in skin inflammation

His 2024 work demonstrated apremilast's cardioprotective effects via monocyte modulation, while 2023 studies identified genetic predictors of ustekinumab responsiveness. Earlier work (2017-2020) established vitamin D's role in mitigating sunburn inflammation and revealed racial disparities in hidradenitis suppurativa outcomes.

No formal awards or grants are listed in the provided materials. He has advised no students, but collaborates widely with dermatology and pathology teams at Case Western Reserve.