Faculty
Dayna G. Diven, M.D.
Curriculum Vitae
PRESENT POSITION AND ADDRESS:
Clinical Professor in Dermatology
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX 77555-0783
Chief Dermatology Section
Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care Clinic-Austin, TX
PREVIOUS POSITIONS:
Dermatologist, Primary Health, Inc. Sep 2000-2002
8971 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
UTMB- 1990-2000
Associate Professor in Dermatology
Medical Director, Dermatology Clinic Services
Director of Dermatologic Laser Service
Texas Department of Corrections and Jurisprudence Dermatology
Consultant for Telemedicine Clinic
Department of Dermatology
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX 77555-0783
EDUCATION:
Undergraduate and Medical Education:
BA Degree, May 1982. The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
M.D. Degree, May 1986. The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Postgraduate Education:
Internship in Internal Medicine, June 1986-June 1987. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Residency in Dermatology, July 1987-June 1990. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Other medical experience:
University Health Service, Employee Health Screening, Tuberculosis Exposure and Foreign Travel Physician: 1987-1988.
Attended Training Course: National Hansen's Disease Center, US Department of Health and Human Services.
Attended courses and have experience with the Carbon Dioxide, Q-Switched Ruby, Q-Switched Alexandrite, Q-Switched Nd:YAG, continuous wave Nd:YAG, Pulsed-Dye, Pulsed CO2 , pulsed Erbium:YAG, long pulsed Alexandrite, Intense Pulsed Light Source, Diode and Fraxel Lasers.
Telemedicine Dermatology consultant, Texas Department of Corrections and Jurisprudence 1997-2000.
Certificate in Business Administration for Physician Executives, 10/98-8/99, University of Houston, Clear Lake.
Development of key information elements for dermatology for use in an integrated information system 1998-99.
LICENSURE:
Idaho State License
Texas State License
Board Certification: Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
HONORS:
University of Arizona:
Member of Phi Beta Kappa
Member of Phi Kappa Phi
Prelude Freshman Honorary
University Scholarship Honors
University Wide Honors Program
Dean's List 1978-1982
Graduated with Highest Distinction, 1982
Medical School:
AOA Honor Medical Society (Junior) 1985
Who' Who in American Universities and Colleges 1985
Dean's List 1983-1986
Honors in Surgery
Competitive Academic Scholarship 1985-86
Lange Medical Publication Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Medical Student, 1986
Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence in Clinical Sciences 1986
Isabella H. Brachenridge Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 1986- highest female scholastic achievement in the graduating class
William N. and Ida Zinn AOA Scholarship Award for the highest scholastic achievement in the graduating class, 1986 Valedictorian
Gold-Headed Cane Award, Elected by the Graduating Class of 1986
Post-licensure:
British Association of Dermatology Fellowship to annual meeting in Warwick, England, 1990
Honorable Mention, Young Investigators Award, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, 1990
Gender Equity Award, American Medical Women’s Association, 2000
Dermatology Resident Award in Recognition of Excellent Faculty Teaching, 2005
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
1) Medical Student Research Training Program, 1983. Supported by the NIH and UTMB Department of Otolaryngology. Brainstem evoked response as a measure of neurologic maturation in neonates.
2) A multicenter comparative trial of BMY 28100 250mg BID vs. cefaclor 250mg TID in the treatment of mild to moderate skin and skin structure infections. Bristol-Myers Corporation. 1988.
3) A multicenter double-blind comparison of lotrisone cream and its vehicle in patients with moderate to severe tinea cruris or tinea corporis. 1989.
4) The microbiology of epidermal inclusion cysts: Grant awarded to residents by the Southern Medical Association. 1990-1994. Principal Investigator.
5) Erythromycin sensitivity of Staphylococcal Aureus isolated form impetigo and impetiginized dermatoses. 1990-1993. Principal Investigator.
6) Carbon Dioxide Laser vaporization vs. Dermabrasion in Programmed Scar Revision. 1993-present. Principal Investigator.
7) Determination of Optimal Lasers for Selective Photothermolysis for Removal of Tattoos: Animals and Discarded Skin. UTMB Small Grant Program, John Sealy Memorial Endowment Fund. 1993. Principal Investigator.
8) Determination of Optimal Lasers for Selective Photothermolysis for Removal of Tattoos in Human Subjects. 1993-1995. Principal Investigator.
9) Indocyanine Green in Conjunction with the Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide Diode Laser Compared to CO2 Laser and Electrofulgaration in Destruction of Skin Tissue: Animal and Discarded Skin. 1993. Principal Investigator.
10) Topical Propylthiouracil in the Treatment of Patients with Psoriasis. 1994.
11) Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide Diode Laser with and without Indocyanine Green in Destruction of Benign Epidermal Lesions in Human Subjects. 1994-1995. Principal Investigator
12) Effect of Irrigation Temperature and Depth of Coagulation Necrosis with Nd:YAG Laser on Vascular Cutaneous Tissue in the Chicken Comb Model. 1994. Principal Investigator.
13) Laser Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae – 1998-99. Principal Investigator.
14) An Open Label Adrenal Suppression Study of Fluticasone Propionate Ointment 0.005% Used Twice Daily in Pediatric Subjects Aged 3 Months to 5 Years with Moderate to Severe Eczema or Psoriasis. Glaxo Wellcome Inc., 1998.
15) A Randomized, Double-blind, Vehical-controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Quality of Life, and Safety Outcomes Associated with the use of Topical Fluticasone proprionate cream 0.05% in Reducing the Risk of Relapse in Adult and Pediatric Subjects with Stabilized Atopic Dermatitis. Glaxo Wellcome, 1999.
16) Cost comparison of face to face visits and real-time telemedicine dermatology encounters in a correctional environment. 1999.
17) Topical Imiquimod and topical tretinoin trial for use in tattoo removal in Guinea pigs. 2000.
18) A 12-week, randomized, double-blind multicenter study comparing the clinical efficacy and safety of Azelaic Acid 15% gel with its Vehicle in patients with mild to moderate acne. Berlex Laboratories. Principal investigator. 2002
19) Phase III Vehicle-controlled, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Imiquimod Cream, 5% for the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum in Pediatric Subjects. 3M Pharmaceuticals, 2004.
20) Laser Tattoo Removal Using Glycerin as a Cleaning Agent. Principal Investigator. 2005-2007.
21) Survey on antibiotic use for inflamed epidermoid cysts. 2004
22) Survey on dermatologist’s role in treating sexually transmitted diseases. 2004
23) Phase III vehicle-controlled, double-blind study to assess the safety and efficacy of Imiquimod cream, 5% for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in pediatric subjects, 3M, 2004-2005.
24) A phase II, randomized , double-blind study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of twice daily Tacrolimus cream-B 0.1% versus cream-b vehicle in the treatment of psoriasis. Astellas Pharma US, Inc. 2006
25) APPLES: A prospective pediatric longitudinal evaluation to assess the long-term safety and tacrolimus ointment for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc, 2006
GRANT SUPPORT:
1. NIH and UTMB Department of Otolaryngology. Brainstem evoked response as a measure of neurological maturation in neonates. 1983. Student investigator.
2. Southern Medical Association Resident Research Support; $2500- Bacteriology of Epidermal Inclusion Cysts 1990-1994; Principal Investigator.
3. UTMB Small Grant Program; $12,500- Determination of Optimal Lasers for Selective Photothermolysis for removal of tattoos; 1993-1994; Principal Investigator.
4. Department of Energy; $120,000- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications of Diode Lasers and Solid State Lasers in Medicine; 1991-1994; Co-investigator.
5. NIH-SBIR MicroFab Inc.; $16,000- Dye-Microdrop Dispenser for Surgical Lasers; 1994; Co-investigator.
6. NIH-SBIR-Subcontract; $63,597- Dye-Microdrop Dispenser for Surgical Laser; 1995-1997; Co-investigator.
7. Office of Advancement of Telehealth. Store and forward teledermatology pilot program for Veteran’s Administration Hospital. 2003
8. NIH-SBIR-Subcontract, $169,000. Tissue clearing for cosmetic laser surgery. 2005-2007 – Principal Investigator.
9. American Medical Association Student Seed Grant. $2500. Dermatologist’s role in treating sexually transmitted diseases. Mentor. 2005
MEMBERSHIPS IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Dermatology- Fellow
Texas Dermatologic Association
Austin Dermatological Society
Travis County Medical Society
Past Member:
American Medical Association
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Women's Dermatologic Society
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Chaucey Leake History of Medicine Society
Idaho Medical Society
Ada County Dermatology Society
Intermountain Dermatology Association
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Chief Resident/Instructor 1989-1990.
Clinical Assistant Professor 1990-1995
Clinical Associate Professor 1995-1997
Associate Professor 1998-2000
Clinical Professor 2005-present
Austin Medical Education Group Faculty, Brackenridge Hospital, 2005-present.
Senior Medical Student Weekly Dermatology Lectures 1989-1990
Pediatric Dermatology Lectures-Pediatric Housestaff 1989,1991,1998
Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM) Dermatology Lecture annual course, 1992-1998
Introduction to Patient Evaluation (IPE) Faculty 1992-1996, 1998. Facilitator for first year medical students; weekly group meetings 6 months/year 6-8 students
Volunteer faculty, Pharmacology Course Clinical Experience, 1992-1995 4-6 sophomore students/ year
Volunteer Faculty, Integrated Curriculum Evaluation Exercise (ICEE) 1993- present 2 senior students/year
Volunteer Faculty, National Student Research Forum, abstract review. 1995-2005
Volunteer Faculty, St. Vincent's Clinic for the Homeless, 1992-2003.
Secondary Resource Faculty, Interactive Learning Track 1995-1998.
Primary Care Concepts, School of Nursing Annual Lecture 1993 - 2000
Generalist Physician Initiative Lecture Series 1997 - 1998
Completed Tutor training workshop: Interactive Learning Tract 1997
Telemedicine training sessions, Dermatology consultations, 1997-98
Practice of Medicine Course, Small group facilitator. 9 students for 8 weeks, Spring, 1999, Substitute facilitator 2003-2006
Visiting Professor, UTMB Department of Dermatology, April 2001, 2002
Dermatology Visiting Faculty Program, Fujisawa Healthcare. December 2001.
DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY-UTMB:
Journal Club
Staff Clinic Attending
Annual Laser-Tissue Interaction Lecture
Private Clinic Resident Supervision
Dermatologic Laser Clinic – Co-Director
Kodachrome conference
Medical Student Dermatology Lectures
RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVING RESIDENTS OR STUDENTS:
Susan Dozier, M.D.- "The Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser's Effects on Tattoos in Guinea Pigs and Harvested Human Skin" J Dermatol Surg Oncol 21:237-240, 1995.
Response to treatment of tattoos with Q-switched Alexandrite Laser Including Regional Variation. Laser Surg Med 7:75, 1995
The bacteriology of Epidermal Inclusion Cysts.
Joseph Terracina, M.D.- The incidence of Erythromycin-Resistant Staphylococcal Aureus in Impetiginized Dermatoses. Ped Dermatol 12:12-15, 1995.
Ronald Knipe, M.D.- Carbon Dioxide Laser Vaporization vs. Dermabrasion in Programmed Scar Revision.
Diane Meyer, M.D.- The Bacteriology of Epidermal Inclusion Cysts.
Cathy Newman, M.D.- Topical Propylthiouracil in the Treatment of Patients with Psoriasis.
Kenneth Mink, M.D.- Carbon Dioxide Laser Vaporization vs. Dermabrasion in Programmed Scar Revision.
Christine Murphy, M.D.- Response to Treatment of Tattoos with Q-switched Alexandrite Laser Including Regional Variation. Laser Surg Med 7:75, 1995.
Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide Diode Laser With and Without Indocyanine Green in Destruction of Benign Epidermal Lesions in Human Subjects.
Derek Jones, M.D.- The Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser's Effect on Tattoos in Guinea Pigs and Harvested Human Skin. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 21:237- 240,1995.
Monica Misko, M.D.- The Incidence of Erythromycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Impetiginized Dermatoses. Ped Dermatol 12:12-15, 1995.
Jerome Lee Sang, M.D.- Cutaneous Paecilomyces Lilacinus Infection in an Immunocompromised Host. Submitted.
Terry Villareal, MD. Effect of Irrigation Temperature and Depth of Coagulation Necrosis with Nd:Yag Laser on Vascular Cutaneous Tissue in Chicken Comb Model.
Susanne Lockhart, M.D.- Laser Transmission Through Membranes Used in Clinical Settings.
Adam Czelusta- The AlGaAs Diode (lightsheer) Laser for Use in Treating Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: A pilot Study.
Renee Solis- Photodynamic Therapy for use in Treating Papilloma Virus Infection of the Skin.
Topical Imiquimod and topical tretinion for use in tattoo removal in Guinea pigs. Dermatol Surg 2002;28:83-87.
San Hwan Chen, MD-Dermatology Data Elements for informational system development.
Mark Sanchez and Jason Weaver- Cost comparison of face to face visits vs. real-time telemedicine dermatology encounters in a correctional environment.
Catherine Chen- Laser transmission through membranes.
Melissa Kainer, MD. Hair reduction laser for use in treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Jason Weaver, MD. Cost comparison of in-person office visit to real time teledermatology visits in a Texas Correctional Facility.
Tasneem Poonawalla – Treatment practices for inflamed epidermoid cysts.
Questionnaire regarding dermatologist’s role in treating sexually transmitted diseases.
Allison Readinger MD, Karan Sra, MD, Okechukwu J. Osuji, BS- Glycerol used as a clearing agent for laser assisted tattoo removal.
Chad Housewright, Emmanuel Shillingi, MD - Dermatologic Conditions seen in Uganda Outpatient Clinics.
Neil Amar- Quality of Life Assessment in spouses of patients with psoriasis.
Clifton Green- Perception of Sunburn
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS:
Intradepartmental-UTMB:
Richard Wagner, M.D.: Carbon Dioxide Laser Vaporization vs. Dermabrasion in Programmed Scar Revision.
Experimental nonsurgical tattoo removal in a Guinea pig model with topical imiquimod and tretinoin.
Ramon Sanchez, M.D.: Significance of Histologic Parameters in Dysplastic Nevi. J Cut Pathol 17:291, 1993.
The Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser's Effect on Tattoos in Guinea Pigs and Harvested Human Skin. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 21:237-240, 1995.
Miriam Brysk, M.D.: The Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser's Effect on Tattoos in Guinea Pigs and Harvested Human Skin. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 21:237-240, 1995.
Maria I. Colome-Grimmer, M.D.: Experimental nonsurgical tattoo removal in a Guinea pig model with topical imiquimod and tretinoin.
Interdepartmental:
Massoud Motamedi, Ph.D.: The Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser's Effect on Tattoos in Guinea Pigs and Harvested Human Skin. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 21:237-240, `1995.
Determination of Optimal Lasers for Selective Photothermolysis for Removal of Tattoos in Human Subjects.
Dye-enhanced photothermal Ablation of Skin Using the Diode Laser. Lasers Surg Med 7:70, 1995.
Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide Diode Laser with and without Indocyanine Green in Destruction of Benign Epidermal Lesions in Human Subjects.
Laser transmission through membranes used in clinical settings.
Glycerol used as a clearing agent in laser assisted tattoo removal.
Kim Dunn, MD, Rebecca Yorke MD: UTMB Telemedicine and Distance Learning Institute: Dermatology Data Elements for Information System Development.
Jeanette Hartshorn, MD: Center for Telehealth and Distance Education. Development of Store and Forward Dermatology Consultation Service, 2003-2004.
Biomedical Laser and Spectroscopy Program:
H.J.C.M. Sterenborg, Ph.D. Visiting Scientist from Laser Center Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
John Pohl, B.S., graduate student.
Brent Bell, B.S., master's degree student.
Wei-Chiang Lin, MS, Ph.D. student.
Roger J. McNichols, Ph.D, Matthew Fox, BS. BioTex Inc., Houston, TX
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
HOSPITAL-UTMB:
Residency Advisory Committee, 3-4 Senior Medical Students/year
Class Agent for UTMB Alumni Association, 1991-2000
Curriculum Committee C, 1992-2000
Medicinal Label Advisory Group, 1992
Executive Committee, Women's Faculty Caucus, 1994-2000
Women’s Faculty Caucus: President Elect 1995-1996, President 1996-1997, Career Development 1997-1998, Laison to Students, 1999
Hospital Infection Control Committee, 1995-1998.
Quality Assurance Committee, Dept. of Dermatology, 1990-2000
Appointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee, Dept. of Dermatology.
Practice Site Medical Director 1997-2000
Curriculum Committee: The skin and skin diseases, 1997-2000
Clinic Task Force- UTMED group practice, 1999
Subcommittee on Clinics financial committee 2000
Residency Selection Committee, 1988-2000, 2002-present
Committee for post-tenure review, dept of dermatology 2007
Dermatology Clinic Finance Committee 2002-2007
CENTRAL TEXAS VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION
Teledermatology Initiative 2008
Ambulatory Care Committee-Dermatology 2008
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY:
Ex-officio resident member, Presidential Commission on Melanoma and Non-melanoma Skin Cancer, 1989
Allied Health Care/Patient Advocate
Liaison Committee 1996-1999
Interdisciplinary Education Committee 1997-2001
Telemedicine Task Force 1999, 2005, 2006-2008
Reviewer: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1998-2003.
Pamphlet development: Sexually transmitted diseases
Task force on STDs, 2000-2001
Expert Resource Group: HIV/STD, 2002
PRIMARY HEALTH, INC:
Physician Compensation committee, 2002
Physician Delegate to the Idaho Medical Association, 2002
MENTORSHIP/ADVISOR: UTMB
Residency Advisor, Dept of Dermatology, 3-4 medical students/year.
Faculty Advisor- 6-10 medical students/year.
Mentor: 1994 Summer Research Program for Medical Students: Hispanic Center of Excellence.
Mentor: Alpha Sigma Pi Medical Sorority.
Mentor: Women’s Faculty Caucus mentor program, 1998-99
Coordinator: Women’s Faculty Caucus Mentor Program, 1998
Mentor: 1998 Medical Student Summer Research Program.
Mentor: 1999 Medical Student Summer Research Program.
Mentor: 2000 Medical Student Summer Research Program.
Mentor: Renee Solis: Best Dermatological Student Research Award 2001
Mentor: 2004 Medical Student Honors Program
Mentor: 2004 American Academy of Dermatology Association’s Minority Medical Student Mentor Program
Mentor: Tasneem Poonawalla-Edgar B. Smith Endowed Scholarship Award, 2005
Mentor: American Medical Association Medical Student Seed Grant, 2005
Mentor: 2006 Medical Student Summer Research Program.
Mentor: 2007 Visiting Medical Student Research Elective
Mentor: 2008 Visiting Medical Student Research Elective
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer Faculty, St. Vincent's Medical Clinic for the Homeless 1992-2003
Member, Galveston Bible Church 1982-2000
Volunteer Judge, Galveston County Science and Engineering Fair Texas A & M University at Galveston, 1996
Science Education Volunteer E-Mail Program, 1998
Parent-Teacher Organization Board Member, Oppe elementary school, 1998-99
Talented and Gifted high school students program/Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1999-2000.
Medstar Television Productions. Presentations on Acne, Balding, and Treatments for wrinkles. Channel 2 News, Houston, TX 1998-1999.
Medical Mission Trips to Nava and Matamoros, Mexico
Volunteer Judge, Regional High School Speech Competition, 2003.
Volunteer – Mercy Ships – Caribbean Mercy 07/27/04
Channel 11 Houston News: Risk of tanning bed use.
Member, Austin Christian Fellowship, 2004-present.
Skin cancer screenings, annual in conjunction with American Academy of Dermatology, 1990-present.
Parent Teacher Organization: Laura Welch Bush Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle School, Austin TX 2004-present.
Site-based planning committee, Leander Independent School District, 2005.
Girl Scouts of America, Volunteer, 2005-present.
Girl Scouts of America, Treasurer Troop 1790, 2006-2007
Austin Food Bank, Volunteer 2006
Channel 2 Austin News: Skin cancer and sunscreens
Women’s Dermatological Association: Skin cancer screening volunteer October 2006
Site based Planning committee for Laura Bush Elementary School, Austin, TX 2007
Council on International Educational Exchange: Host family, 2007
INTERDEPARTMENTAL AND COMMUNITY LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS:
Primary Care Concepts II: Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatological Problems Annual lecture, School of Nursing, 1993 - 1999.
Lasers in Pediatric Dermatology, Vascular lesions in Children, and Use of Sunscreens in Children. Pediatric Grand Rounds, June 1996 University of Texas Medical Branch.
Moles and Warts. Generalist Physician Initiative Lecture Series, 1997, University of Texas Medical Branch.
Sunscreens, Skin cancer and Melanoma, Annual Pediatric Review and Update. General lecture and workshop 1997.
Sunscreen use in Children and Dermatologic Laser applications, Austin Pediatric Education Program Grand Rounds, 1997.
Lasers and Laser update, Texas Dermatological Society, 1997.
Lasers in Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Dermatology, 1998.
Dermatology Consultations, Teletraining Session III, 1997
The Approach to the Dermatology Patient, Clinical Telemedicine Training Session, UTMB, 1998
Grand Rounds, Department of Family Medicine, 1998
Drug Eruptions, Internal Medicine Lecture Series, 1998 and 1999.
Austin Pediatric Education Program Grand Rounds/Central Texas Medical Foundation, 1998, 1999.
Acne. Wrinkles. Hair loss. MedStar Television Productions. KPRC Channel 2 News Healthwatch series. 1998, 1999.
New and emerging therapies in pediatric dermatology. Pediatric review and update, UTMB, 2000
Lasers and Laser-Tissue Interaction. Visiting professor. UTMB, 2001, 2002
New therapies for atopic dermatitis and general pediatric dermatology. Fujisawa Healthcare Dermatology Visiting Faculty Program. December, 2001
Topical Therapies in Dermatology: Steroids and Beyond
10th Annual Essentials in Internal Medicine: Update in Principles and Practice, 2003
37th Annual Family Practice Review, 2003
Pediatric Review and update, 2004
Topical Therapies for Children
Pediatric Grand Rounds, Seton Hospital, Austin, TX 2003
Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Galveston, TX 2004
The Approach the Patient with Dermatological Complaints, Austin Medical Education Group, Internal Medicine Housestaff, 2006.
Sunscreens and skin cancers. Channel 2 News, Austin, TX 2006
Dayna G. Diven, M.D.