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Shawn Cowper, MD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in dermatopathology and alopecia research. He discovered Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) linked to gadolinium-based contrast agents, leading to FDA regulatory changes.
Education
- MD from Michigan State University (1990)
- BS in English Literature and Cellular/Molecular Biology from University of Michigan (1986)
- Residency at University of South Florida and Henry Ford Hospital
- Fellowship at University of California, San Francisco (2001)
His research focuses on fibrosing disorders, particularly NSF and systemic sclerosis, with an emphasis on AI applications in skin outcomes. He co-authored a textbook on hair pathology and developed the Pathmax web-based pathology resource.
Recent publications address skin manifestations in kidney disease, AI-driven systemic sclerosis trials, and environmental diagnostic mimics. Key themes include dermatopathology, fibrosis mechanisms, and vaccine-related dermatoses.
Scientific Awards
- Medal for Service Above and Beyond (2018)
- Distinguished Dermatopathologist (2017)
- Annual Saul Farber Lecturer (2008)
- Certificate of Appreciation (2007)
Dr. Cowper actively teaches dermatopathology to residents and fellows, serves as Chair of the American Society of Dermatopathology's Virtual Slide Library, and maintains the International NSF Registry at Yale. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in the Yale SPORE in Skin Cancer and Yale Fibrosis Symposium.
