Kristen Foering

Kristen Foering, MD, MSTR, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology. Her academic credentials include a medical degree and Master of Science in Translational Research, though the specific university and school are not stated in the provided materials. Her role centers on dermatological research with emphasis on autoimmune skin conditions.

Dr. Foering's research focuses intensely on cutaneous lupus erythematosus variants, particularly subacute forms and associated photosensitivity mechanisms. She has investigated smoking's impact on disease severity, prevalence of self-reported photosensitivity, quality-of-life implications, and novel laser treatments for elastin/collagen disorders. Her work bridges clinical observation with epidemiological analysis to advance understanding of autoimmune dermatological conditions.

Analysis of her eight publications (2009-2018) reveals consistent specialization in lupus-related skin diseases. Key contributions include high-impact studies on photosensitivity characterization (56 Scopus citations) and smoking's disease-modifying effects (99 SciVal citations). Her research demonstrates strong translational focus, connecting laboratory findings to clinical outcomes and patient-centered care.

Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided profile.

Advising and Grants: Information regarding student mentorship, research funding, or grant awards is not mentioned in the available materials.