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Dr. Sanober Amin received her MD, PhD from University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed her dermatology residency at University of Minnesota. She is a published author, invited speaker and awardee of several scholarships and national awards for her contribution to research and volunteerism.

While treating all skin types and ages, Dr. Amin is committed to partnering with her patients to deliver ethical, personalized and compassionate care. For that, she has consistently earned the trust and confidence of her patients as well as referring doctors, and has been recognized continually as one of DFW’s best dermatologists by her peers.

BS
Loyola University Chicago

MD
University of Illinois at Chicago

PhD
University of Illinois at Chicago

INTERNSHIP
San Francis Presence Hospital Chicago

DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY
University of Minnesota

Karatas E, Nazim A, Patel P, Vaidya T, Drew GS, Amin, S. A. , Keyes AA, Fonseca M, Mir A, Halverstam CP. Erythema multiforme reactions after Pfizer/BioNTech (BNT162b2) and Moderna (mRNA-1273) COVID-19 vaccination: A case series. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Feb;32:55-58.

Mushtaq, S., Terzi, E., Recalcati, S., Salas-Alanis, J., Amin, S. A. & Faizi, Nafis (2020) Cutaneous adverse effects due to personal protective measures during COVID-19 pandemic: A study of 101 patients.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Innes, J., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. IL-1β inhibits differentiation of breast adipose fibroblasts. Unpublished manuscript.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Yin, P., Innes, J., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. Malignant epithelial IL-1β mediates PGE2 secretion from adipose fibroblasts in breast cancer. Unpublished manuscript.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Chen, Y. H., Zhao, H., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. Prostaglandin E2 mediated mPGES-1 induction occurs via NF-κB pathway in breast adipose fibroblasts. Unpublished manuscript.

Chen, L., Lin, S.X., Amin, S., Overbergh, L., Maggiolino, G. & Chan, L.S. (2010) VCAM-1 blockade delays disease onset reduces disease severity and inflammatory cells in an atopic dermatitis model. Immunol Cell Biol, 88, 334-42.

Bulun S.E., Lin, Z., Zhao, H., Lu, M., Amin, S., Reierstad, S., & Chen, D. (2009) Regulation of aromatase expression in breast cancer tissue. Ann N Y Acad Sc, 1155, 121-131.

Bulun, S.E., Chen, D., Lu, M., Zhao, H., Cheng, Y., Demura, M., Yilmaz, B., Martin, R., Utsunomiya, H., Thung, S., Su, E., Marsh, E., Hakim, A., Yin, P., Ishikawa, H., Amin, S.A., Imir, G., Gurates, B., Attar, E., Reierstad, S., Innes, J., & Lin, Z. (2007) Aromatase excess in cancers of breast, endometrium and ovary. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol, 106, 81-96.

Amin, S. A., Huang, C. C., Reierstad, S., Lin, Z., Arbieva, Z., Wiley, E., Saborian, H., Haynes, B., Cotterill, H., Dowsett, M. & Bulun, S. E. (2006) Paracrine-stimulated gene expression profile favors estradiol production in breast tumors. Mol Cell Endocrinol, 253, 44-55.

Deb, S., Zhou, J., Amin, S. A., Imir, A. G., Yilmaz, M. B., Lin, Z. & Bulun, S. E. (2006) A novel role of sodium butyrate in the regulation of cancer-associated aromatase promoters I.3 and II by disrupting a transcriptional complex in breast adipose fibroblasts. J Biol Chem, 281, 2585-97.

Bulun, S. E., Lin, Z., Imir, G., Amin, S. A., Demura, M., Yilmaz, B., Martin, R., Utsunomiya, H., Thung, S., Gurates, B., Tamura, M., Langoi, D. & Deb, S. (2005) Regulation of aromatase expression in estrogen-responsive breast and uterine disease: from bench to treatment. Pharmacol Rev, 57, 359-83.

Deb, S., Amin, S. A., Imir, A. G., Yilmaz, M. B., Suzuki, T., Sasano, H. & Bulun, S. E. (2004) Estrogen regulates expression of tumor necrosis factor receptors in breast adipose fibroblasts. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 89, 4018-24.

Bulun, S. E., Fang, Z., Imir, G., Gurates, B., Tamura, M., Yilmaz, B., Langoi, D., Amin, S. A., Yang, S. & Deb, S. (2004) Aromatase and endometriosis. Semin Reprod Med, 22, 45-50.

Gurates, B., Amsterdam, A., Tamura, M., Yang, S., Zhou, J., Fang, Z., Amin, S. A., Sebastian, S. & Bulun, S.E. (2003) WT1 and DAX-1 regulate SF-1-mediated human P450arom gene expression in gonadal cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol, 208, 61-75.

Bulun S.E., Gurates, B., Fang, Z., Mitsutoshi, T., Langoi, D., Imir, G., Amin, S.A., Deb, S., and Yang, S (2003) Treatment with Aromatase Inhibitors. Tulandi, T and Redwine, D, editors. In: Endometriosis: Advances and Controversies, 189-202.

Bulun, S.E., Gurates, B., Fang, Z., Tamura, M., Sebastian, S., Zhou, J., Amin, S. A., & Yang, S. (2002) Mechanisms of excessive estrogen formation in endometriosis. J Reprod Immunol, 55, 21-33.

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  • D Magazine Best Docs, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Fort Worth Magazine Top Docs 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Texas Monthly Super Docs Rising Stars 2018, 2019, 2020
  • 360 West Magazine Top Doctors 2020, 2021
  • Intern of the Year Award, University of Illinois St Francis Hospital
  • Sigma Xi Graduate Student Research Forum 3rd place poster winner 
  • Edward Reynolds Award for Excellence in Pathology Research
  • UTMB Best Paper Award in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX
  • 1st place Award; UIC Student Research Forum, University of Illinois
  • 2nd place Award; Midwestern Biomedical Student Research Forum, Omaha, NE
  • Golden Key National Honor Society, Loyola University Chicago Chapter
  • Mulcahy Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago
  • Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship 
  • “Comparative Review of Safety and Efficacy of Biologics Approved for Psoriasis” Medical Dermatology Society Annual Meeting 2018.
  • Minnesota Dermatology Society Meeting case presentations 2010-2013.
  • Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcers, St Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 2009.
  • National Student Research Forum, UTMB, Galveston, TX 2005, 2006.
  • Clinical Preceptor for pre-health students from community high schools, colleges and medical schools 2018-Present.
  • Editorial Reviewer, JAAD Case Reports 2019- present
  • Editorial Reviewer, Journal of American Academy of Dermatology 2018-present
  • Spot Me, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Skin Cancer Screenings 2013-present.
  • Swim Across America Volunteer dermatologist 2017-2018.
  • Resident Volunteer, Philips Neighborhood Clinic and Uptown Clinic, Dermatology Clinic, Minneapolis, MN 2010-2013
  • Book Reviewer, McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New York, NY 2005-2007
  • Judge, University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Research Symposium 2006
  • Judge, Chicago Public School Annual Science Fair, Chicago Public Schools 1996-1999

Dr. Sanober Amin received her MD, PhD from University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed her dermatology residency at University of Minnesota. She is a published author, invited speaker and awardee of several scholarships and national awards for her contribution to research and volunteerism.

While treating all skin types and ages, Dr. Amin is committed to partnering with her patients to deliver ethical, personalized and compassionate care. For that, she has consistently earned the trust and confidence of her patients as well as referring doctors, and has been recognized continually as one of DFW’s best dermatologists by her peers.

BS
Loyola University Chicago

MD
University of Illinois at Chicago

PhD
University of Illinois at Chicago

INTERNSHIP
San Francis Presence Hospital Chicago

DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY
University of Minnesota

Karatas E, Nazim A, Patel P, Vaidya T, Drew GS, Amin, S. A. , Keyes AA, Fonseca M, Mir A, Halverstam CP. Erythema multiforme reactions after Pfizer/BioNTech (BNT162b2) and Moderna (mRNA-1273) COVID-19 vaccination: A case series. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Feb;32:55-58.

Mushtaq, S., Terzi, E., Recalcati, S., Salas-Alanis, J.,
Amin, S. A. & Faizi, Nafis (2020) Cutaneous adverse effects due to personal protective measures during COVID-19 pandemic: A study of 101 patients. Submitted.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Innes, J., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. IL-1β inhibits differentiation of breast adipose fibroblasts. Unpublished manuscript.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Yin, P., Innes, J., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. Malignant epithelial IL-1β mediates PGE2 secretion from adipose fibroblasts in breast cancer. Unpublished manuscript.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Chen, Y. H., Zhao, H., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. Prostaglandin E2 mediated mPGES-1 induction occurs via NF-κB pathway in breast adipose fibroblasts. Unpublished manuscript.

Chen, L., Lin, S.X., Amin, S., Overbergh, L., Maggiolino, G. & Chan, L.S. (2010) VCAM-1 blockade delays disease onset reduces disease severity and inflammatory cells in an atopic dermatitis model. Immunol Cell Biol, 88, 334-42.

Bulun S.E., Lin, Z., Zhao, H., Lu, M., Amin, S., Reierstad, S., & Chen, D. (2009) Regulation of aromatase expression in breast cancer tissue. Ann N Y Acad Sc, 1155, 121-131.

Bulun, S.E., Chen, D., Lu, M., Zhao, H., Cheng, Y., Demura, M., Yilmaz, B., Martin, R., Utsunomiya, H., Thung, S., Su, E., Marsh, E., Hakim, A., Yin, P., Ishikawa, H., Amin, S.A., Imir, G., Gurates, B., Attar, E., Reierstad, S., Innes, J., & Lin, Z. (2007) Aromatase excess in cancers of breast, endometrium and ovary. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol, 106, 81-96.

Amin, S. A., Huang, C. C., Reierstad, S., Lin, Z., Arbieva, Z., Wiley, E., Saborian, H., Haynes, B., Cotterill, H., Dowsett, M. & Bulun, S. E. (2006) Paracrine-stimulated gene expression profile favors estradiol production in breast tumors. Mol Cell Endocrinol, 253, 44-55.

Deb, S., Zhou, J., Amin, S. A., Imir, A. G., Yilmaz, M. B., Lin, Z. & Bulun, S. E. (2006) A novel role of sodium butyrate in the regulation of cancer-associated aromatase promoters I.3 and II by disrupting a transcriptional complex in breast adipose fibroblasts. J Biol Chem, 281, 2585-97.

Bulun, S. E., Lin, Z., Imir, G., Amin, S. A., Demura, M., Yilmaz, B., Martin, R., Utsunomiya, H., Thung, S., Gurates, B., Tamura, M., Langoi, D. & Deb, S. (2005) Regulation of aromatase expression in estrogen-responsive breast and uterine disease: from bench to treatment. Pharmacol Rev, 57, 359-83.

Deb, S., Amin, S. A., Imir, A. G., Yilmaz, M. B., Suzuki, T., Sasano, H. & Bulun, S. E. (2004) Estrogen regulates expression of tumor necrosis factor receptors in breast adipose fibroblasts. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 89, 4018-24.

Bulun, S. E., Fang, Z., Imir, G., Gurates, B., Tamura, M., Yilmaz, B., Langoi, D., Amin, S. A., Yang, S. & Deb, S. (2004) Aromatase and endometriosis. Semin Reprod Med, 22, 45-50.

Gurates, B., Amsterdam, A., Tamura, M., Yang, S., Zhou, J., Fang, Z., Amin, S. A., Sebastian, S. & Bulun, S.E. (2003) WT1 and DAX-1 regulate SF-1-mediated human P450arom gene expression in gonadal cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol, 208, 61-75.

Bulun S.E., Gurates, B., Fang, Z., Mitsutoshi, T., Langoi, D., Imir, G., Amin, S.A., Deb, S., and Yang, S (2003) Treatment with Aromatase Inhibitors. Tulandi, T and Redwine, D, editors. In: Endometriosis: Advances and Controversies, 189-202.

Bulun, S.E., Gurates, B., Fang, Z., Tamura, M., Sebastian, S., Zhou, J., Amin, S. A., & Yang, S. (2002) Mechanisms of excessive estrogen formation in endometriosis. J Reprod Immunol, 55, 21-33.

WebMD – COVID – 19 and Skin Constions: What We Know So Far

NBC- Rashes Might Be New COVID – 19 Symptoms

Skin Secrets from a Dermatologist

“Winter Skin Damage” Live interview on “Fox Buzz” on Fox9 KMSP Studios

“Ditch the Sunscreen” Live interview on “Fox Buzz” on Fox9 KMSP Studios

StarTribune – ‘Black Henna’ Tattoos Can Be a Nightmare

WTDW | Dermatology Solutions

  • D Magazine Best Docs, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Fort Worth Magazine Top Docs 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Texas Monthly Super Docs Rising Stars 2018, 2019, 2020
  • 360 West Magazine Top Doctors 2020, 2021
  • Intern of the Year Award, University of Illinois St Francis Hospital
  • Sigma Xi Graduate Student Research Forum 3rd place poster winner 
  • Edward Reynolds Award for Excellence in Pathology Research
  • UTMB Best Paper Award in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX
  • 1st place Award; UIC Student Research Forum, University of Illinois
  • 2nd place Award; Midwestern Biomedical Student Research Forum, Omaha, NE
  • Golden Key National Honor Society, Loyola University Chicago Chapter
  • Mulcahy Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago
  • Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship 
  • “Comparative Review of Safety and Efficacy of Biologics Approved for Psoriasis” Medical Dermatology Society Annual Meeting 2018.
  • Minnesota Dermatology Society Meeting case presentations 2010-2013.
  • Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcers, St Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 2009.
  • National Student Research Forum, UTMB, Galveston, TX 2005, 2006.
  • Clinical Preceptor for pre-health students from community high schools, colleges and medical schools 2018-Present.
  • Editorial Reviewer, JAAD Case Reports 2019- present
  • Editorial Reviewer, Journal of American Academy of Dermatology 2018-present
  • Spot Me, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Skin Cancer Screenings 2013-present.
  • Swim Across America Volunteer dermatologist 2017-2018.
  • Resident Volunteer, Philips Neighborhood Clinic and Uptown Clinic, Dermatology Clinic, Minneapolis, MN 2010-2013
  • Book Reviewer, McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New York, NY 2005-2007
  • Judge, University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Research Symposium 2006
  • Judge, Chicago Public School Annual Science Fair, Chicago Public Schools 1996-1999

Dr. Kane received MD from University of Massachusetts, and completed her dermatology residency at Brown University. She is a published author and presenter at local and national conferences. She has received scholarships and awards for her dedication to public service and research, and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society for academic excellence.

Dr. Kane is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care providing services in medical, pediatric, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. She enjoys developing relationships with her patients and their families.

Dr. Kane accepts the same insurance plans as Dr. Amin. She may not show up on all insurance plans yet because of her recent enrollment. If Dr. Amin is in-network with your insurance, your visit with Dr. Kane will also be processed by your insurance as in-network

BA
Saint Anselm College, summa cum laude 

MD
University of Massachusetts Medical School

INTERNSHIP
Massachusetts General Hospital

DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

 

 

Kane J, Maghfour J, Robinson-Bostom L, Kawaoka J, Jellinek N. Subungual nail erythrasma presenting as longitudinal melanonychia: A unique finding. Skin Appendage Disorders. 2021 Jan;7(1):41-45.


Maghfour J, Kane J, DiMarco C, Robinson-Bostom L, Chai S. Multiple proliferating pilar tumors with porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus: a rare association. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology Case Reports. 2020 Apr;6(4):344-347.

Kane J, Bowerman K, Qureshi AA, Moustafa F. Dermatomyositis recalcitrant to treatment associated with malignancy. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology Case Reports. 2019 Nov 22;5(12):1084-1087.

Kane J, Berrebi K, McLean R, Petkiewicz S, et al. Noonan syndrome with loose anagen hair associated with trichorrhexis nodosa and trichoptilosis. Clinical Case Reports. 2017 June 1;5(7):1152-1154.

Massaad M, Zhou J, Tsuchimoto D, Chou J, Jabara H, Janssen E, Salome G, Olsen BG, Morbach H, Ohsumi T, Schmitz K, Kyriacos M, Kane J, Torisu K, Nakabeppu Y, et al. Deficiency of base excision repair enzyme NEIL3 drives increased predisposition to autoimmunity. The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2016 Nov 1;126(11):4219-4236.

Sobh A, Crestani E, Cangemi B, Kane J, Chou J, Pai SY, et al. Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome caused by a homozygous FasL mutation that disrupts FasL assembly. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2016 Jan;137(1): 324-27.

Massaad M, Oyoshi M, Kane J, Koduru S, et al. Binding of WIP to actin is essential for T cell actin cytoskeleton integrity and tissue homing. Molecular and Cellular Biology. 2014 Dec;34(23): 4343-54.

Chou J, Hanna-Wakim R, Tirosh I, Kane J, Fraulino D, Lee YN, et al. A novel homozygous mutation in Recombination Activating Gene 2 in two relatives with different clinical phenotypes: Omenn syndrome and Hyper-IgM syndrome. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.  2012 Dec;130(6): 114-16.

Troisi J, Bryant E, Kane J. Extinction of the discriminative stimulus effects of nicotine with a devalued reinforcer: recovery following revaluation. The Psychological Record. 2012 Jan;62: 707-18. 

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  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • American Medical Women’s Association Glasgow Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement, University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society, Saint Anselm College
  • Tri Beta Biological National Honor Society, Saint Anselm College
  • Kane J, Bercovitch L, Elco C, Robinson-Bostom L, Firoz N. Erythema Multiforme-like Eruption associated with COVID-19. New England Dermatological Society Meeting. Providence, RI. October 17, 2020.

  • Tajalli M, Kane J, Robinson-Bostom L, Qureshi A. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis with Associated Osseous Metaplasia. New England Dermatological Society Meeting. Providence, RI. October 17, 2020.

 

  • Kane J, Chai S, Robinson-Bostom L, DiMarco C. Development of Multiple Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumors with a Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus. Gross and Microscopic Dermatology Symposium at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. March 2019.

 

  • Kane J, Baltz J, Belazarian L. Alopecia Areata and Acitretin. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2017.

  • Kane J, Roder N, Shields S, Ledoux A, Van Duyne V. Addressing Interconception Care Needs at Well Child Visits: A Community Health Center Perspective. Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting. Danvers, MA. October 2015.

  • Kane J, Leyva-Castillo JM, Geha RS. Basophils and IL-4 Promote Staphylococcus aureus Infection in Mechanically Injured Skin. UMMS Senior Research Scholars Program. Worcester, MA. May 2017.

  • Kane J. Improving Interconception Care Implementation Rates at The Family Health Center of Worcester. UMMS Summer Assistantship Program. Worcester, MA. August 2014.
  • Clinic coordinator at the Rhode Island Free Dermatology Clinic 2019-2021. 
  • Volunteer Resident Dermatologist for Rhode Island Dept of Health Community Skin Cancer Screenings 2018-2021. 
  • Resident volunteer/planner for New England Dermatological Society Brown University Meeting 2020. 
  • Medical Student Volunteer at AAD Camp Discovery Andover, CT 2016
  • Task Force Team Member/Volunteer for Skin Smart Campus Initiative organized by National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) 2016-2018.
  • Clinic coordinator at Worcester, MA Free Clinic Coalition 2014-2015.
  • Medical volunteer at the Boston Marathon 2014.
  • Medical volunteer, UMMS Medical Mission Trip to Dominican Republic 2014.

Dr. Sanober Amin received her MD, PhD from University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed her dermatology residency at University of Minnesota. She is a published author, invited speaker and awardee of several scholarships and national awards for her contribution to research and volunteerism.

While treating all skin types and ages, Dr. Amin is committed to partnering with her patients to deliver ethical, personalized and compassionate care. For that, she has consistently earned the trust and confidence of her patients as well as referring doctors, and has been recognized continually as one of DFW’s best dermatologists by her peers.

BS
Loyola University Chicago

MD
University of Illinois at Chicago

PhD
University of Illinois at Chicago

INTERNSHIP
San Francis Presence Hospital Chicago

DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY
University of Minnesota

Mushtaq, S., Terzi, E., Recalcati, S., Salas-Alanis, J., Amin, S. A. & Faizi, Nafis (2020) Cutaneous adverse effects due to personal protective measures during COVID-19 pandemic: A study of 101 patients.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Innes, J., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. IL-1β inhibits differentiation of breast adipose fibroblasts. Unpublished manuscript.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Yin, P., Innes, J., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. Malignant epithelial IL-1β mediates PGE2 secretion from adipose fibroblasts in breast cancer. Unpublished manuscript.

Amin, S. A., Lin, Z., Chen, Y. H., Zhao, H., Kim, J. J. & Bulun, S. E. Prostaglandin E2 mediated mPGES-1 induction occurs via NF-κB pathway in breast adipose fibroblasts. Unpublished manuscript.

Chen, L., Lin, S.X., Amin, S., Overbergh, L., Maggiolino, G. & Chan, L.S. (2010) VCAM-1 blockade delaysdisease onset reduces disease severity and inflammatory cells in an atopic dermatitis model. Immunol Cell Biol, 88, 334-42.

Bulun S.E., Lin, Z., Zhao, H., Lu, M., Amin, S., Reierstad, S., & Chen, D. (2009) Regulation of aromatase expression in breast cancer tissue. Ann N Y Acad Sc, 1155, 121-131.

Bulun, S.E., Chen, D., Lu, M., Zhao, H., Cheng, Y., Demura, M., Yilmaz, B., Martin, R., Utsunomiya, H., Thung, S., Su, E., Marsh, E., Hakim, A., Yin, P., Ishikawa, H., Amin, S.A., Imir, G., Gurates, B., Attar, E., Reierstad, S., Innes, J., & Lin, Z. (2007) Aromatase excess in cancers of breast, endometrium and ovary. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol, 106, 81-96.

Amin, S. A., Huang, C. C., Reierstad, S., Lin, Z., Arbieva, Z., Wiley, E., Saborian, H., Haynes, B., Cotterill, H., Dowsett, M. & Bulun, S. E. (2006) Paracrine-stimulated gene expression profile favors estradiol production in breast tumors. Mol Cell Endocrinol, 253, 44-55.

Deb, S., Zhou, J., Amin, S. A., Imir, A. G., Yilmaz, M. B., Lin, Z. & Bulun, S. E. (2006) A novel role of sodium butyrate in the regulation of cancer-associated aromatase promoters I.3 and II by disrupting a transcriptional complex in breast adipose fibroblasts. J Biol Chem, 281, 2585-97.

Bulun, S. E., Lin, Z., Imir, G., Amin, S. A., Demura, M., Yilmaz, B., Martin, R., Utsunomiya, H., Thung, S., Gurates, B., Tamura, M., Langoi, D. & Deb, S. (2005) Regulation of aromatase expression in estrogen-responsive breast and uterine disease: from bench to treatment. Pharmacol Rev, 57, 359-83.

Deb, S., Amin, S. A., Imir, A. G., Yilmaz, M. B., Suzuki, T., Sasano, H. & Bulun, S. E. (2004) Estrogen regulates expression of tumor necrosis factor receptors in breast adipose fibroblasts. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 89, 4018-24.

Bulun, S. E., Fang, Z., Imir, G., Gurates, B., Tamura, M., Yilmaz, B., Langoi, D., Amin, S. A., Yang, S. & Deb, S. (2004) Aromatase and endometriosis. Semin Reprod Med, 22, 45-50.

Gurates, B., Amsterdam, A., Tamura, M., Yang, S., Zhou, J., Fang, Z., Amin, S. A., Sebastian, S. & Bulun, S.E. (2003) WT1 and DAX-1 regulate SF-1-mediated human P450arom gene expression in gonadal cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol, 208, 61-75.

Bulun S.E., Gurates, B., Fang, Z., Mitsutoshi, T., Langoi, D., Imir, G., Amin, S.A., Deb, S., and Yang, S (2003) Treatment with Aromatase Inhibitors. Tulandi, T and Redwine, D, editors. In: Endometriosis: Advances and Controversies, 189-202.

Bulun, S.E., Gurates, B., Fang, Z., Tamura, M., Sebastian, S., Zhou, J., Amin, S. A., & Yang, S. (2002) Mechanisms of excessive estrogen formation in endometriosis. J Reprod Immunol, 55, 21-33.

WebMD – COVID – 19 and Skin Constions: What We Know So Far

NBC- Rashes Might Be New COVID – 19 Symptoms

Skin Secrets from a Dermatologist

“Winter Skin Damage” Live interview on “Fox Buzz” on Fox9 KMSP Studios

“Ditch the Sunscreen” Live interview on “Fox Buzz” on Fox9 KMSP Studios

StarTribune – ‘Black Henna’ Tattoos Can Be a Nightmare

WTDW | Dermatology Solutions

  • D Magazine Best Docs, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Fort Worth Magazine Top Docs 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Texas Monthly Super Docs Rising Stars 2018, 2019, 2020
  • 360 West Magazine Top Doctors 2020, 2021
  • Intern of the Year Award, University of Illinois St Francis Hospital
  • Sigma Xi Graduate Student Research Forum 3rd place poster winner 
  • Edward Reynolds Award for Excellence in Pathology Research
  • UTMB Best Paper Award in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX
  • 1st place Award; UIC Student Research Forum, University of Illinois
  • 2nd place Award; Midwestern Biomedical Student Research Forum, Omaha, NE
  • Golden Key National Honor Society, Loyola University Chicago Chapter
  • Mulcahy Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago
  • Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship 
  • “Comparative Review of Safety and Efficacy of Biologics Approved for Psoriasis” Medical Dermatology Society Annual Meeting 2018.
  • Minnesota Dermatology Society Meeting case presentations 2010-2013.
  • Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcers, St Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 2009.
  • National Student Research Forum, UTMB, Galveston, TX 2005, 2006.
  • Clinical Preceptor for pre-health students from community high schools, colleges and medical schools 2018-Present.
  • Editorial Reviewer, JAAD Case Reports 2019- present
  • Editorial Reviewer, Journal of American Academy of Dermatology 2018-present
  • Spot Me, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Skin Cancer Screenings 2013-present.
  • Swim Across America Volunteer dermatologist 2017-2018.
  • Resident Volunteer, Philips Neighborhood Clinic and Uptown Clinic, Dermatology Clinic, Minneapolis, MN 2010-2013
  • Book Reviewer, McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, New York, NY 2005-2007
  • Judge, University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Research Symposium 2006
  • Judge, Chicago Public School Annual Science Fair, Chicago Public Schools 1996-1999

Dr. Kane received MD from University of Massachusetts, and completed her dermatology residency at Brown University. She is a published author and presenter at local and national conferences. She has received scholarships and awards for her dedication to public service and research, and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society for academic excellence.

Dr. Kane is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care providing services in medical, pediatric, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. She enjoys developing relationships with her patients and their families.

BA
Saint Anselm College, summa cum laude

MD
University of Massachusetts Medical School

INTERNSHIP
Massachusetts General Hospital

DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown Universit

Kane J, Maghfour J, Robinson-Bostom L, Kawaoka J, Jellinek N. Subungual nail erythrasma presenting as longitudinal melanonychia: A unique finding. Skin Appendage Disorders. 2021 Jan;7(1):41-45.


Maghfour J, Kane J, DiMarco C, Robinson-Bostom L, Chai S. Multiple proliferating pilar tumors with porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus: a rare association. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology Case Reports. 2020 Apr;6(4):344-347.

Kane J, Bowerman K, Qureshi AA, Moustafa F. Dermatomyositis recalcitrant to treatment associated with malignancy. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology Case Reports. 2019 Nov 22;5(12):1084-1087.

Kane J, Berrebi K, McLean R, Petkiewicz S, et al. Noonan syndrome with loose anagen hair associated with trichorrhexis nodosa and trichoptilosis. Clinical Case Reports. 2017 June 1;5(7):1152-1154.

Massaad M, Zhou J, Tsuchimoto D, Chou J, Jabara H, Janssen E, Salome G, Olsen BG, Morbach H, Ohsumi T, Schmitz K, Kyriacos M, Kane J, Torisu K, Nakabeppu Y, et al. Deficiency of base excision repair enzyme NEIL3 drives increased predisposition to autoimmunity. The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2016 Nov 1;126(11):4219-4236.

Sobh A, Crestani E, Cangemi B, Kane J, Chou J, Pai SY, et al. Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome caused by a homozygous FasL mutation that disrupts FasL assembly. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2016 Jan;137(1): 324-27.

Massaad M, Oyoshi M, Kane J, Koduru S, et al. Binding of WIP to actin is essential for T cell actin cytoskeleton integrity and tissue homing. Molecular and Cellular Biology. 2014 Dec;34(23): 4343-54.

Chou J, Hanna-Wakim R, Tirosh I, Kane J, Fraulino D, Lee YN, et al. A novel homozygous mutation in Recombination Activating Gene 2 in two relatives with different clinical phenotypes: Omenn syndrome and Hyper-IgM syndrome. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.  2012 Dec;130(6): 114-16.

Troisi J, Bryant E, Kane J. Extinction of the discriminative stimulus effects of nicotine with a devalued reinforcer: recovery following revaluation. The Psychological Record. 2012 Jan;62: 707-18. 

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  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • American Medical Women’s Association Glasgow Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement, University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society, Saint Anselm College
  • Tri Beta Biological National Honor Society, Saint Anselm College
  • Kane J, Bercovitch L, Elco C, Robinson-Bostom L, Firoz N. Erythema Multiforme-like Eruption associated with COVID-19. New England Dermatological Society Meeting. Providence, RI. October 17, 2020.

  • Tajalli M, Kane J, Robinson-Bostom L, Qureshi A. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis with Associated Osseous Metaplasia. New England Dermatological Society Meeting. Providence, RI. October 17, 2020.

 

  • Kane J, Chai S, Robinson-Bostom L, DiMarco C. Development of Multiple Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumors with a Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus. Gross and Microscopic Dermatology Symposium at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. March 2019.

 

  • Kane J, Baltz J, Belazarian L. Alopecia Areata and Acitretin. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2017.

  • Kane J, Roder N, Shields S, Ledoux A, Van Duyne V. Addressing Interconception Care Needs at Well Child Visits: A Community Health Center Perspective. Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting. Danvers, MA. October 2015.

  • Kane J, Leyva-Castillo JM, Geha RS. Basophils and IL-4 Promote Staphylococcus aureus Infection in Mechanically Injured Skin. UMMS Senior Research Scholars Program. Worcester, MA. May 2017.

  • Kane J. Improving Interconception Care Implementation Rates at The Family Health Center of Worcester. UMMS Summer Assistantship Program. Worcester, MA. August 2014.
  • Clinic coordinator at the Rhode Island Free Dermatology Clinic 2019-2021. 
  • Volunteer Resident Dermatologist for Rhode Island Dept of Health Community Skin Cancer Screenings 2018-2021. 
  • Resident volunteer/planner for New England Dermatological Society Brown University Meeting 2020. 
  • Medical Student Volunteer at AAD Camp Discovery Andover, CT 2016
  • Task Force Team Member/Volunteer for Skin Smart Campus Initiative organized by National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) 2016-2018.
  • Clinic coordinator at Worcester, MA Free Clinic Coalition 2014-2015.
  • Medical volunteer at the Boston Marathon 2014.
  • Medical volunteer, UMMS Medical Mission Trip to Dominican Republic 2014.

Dr. Sima Kavand received her medical degree from the prestigious Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed a four-year dermatology residency training in Iran. She completed a research fellowship at the University of Minnesota and an internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois, Saint Francis Hospital.

She is board certified in internal medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and dermatology (Iranian Board of Dermatology). With extensive inpatient and outpatient experience, Dr. Kavand enjoys challenging cutaneous manifestations of internal diseases, malignancies, and auto-immune conditions. Dr. Kavand is now scheduling new as well as established patients.

MD
Tehran university of Medical Sciences

DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY
Saint Francis Hospital, University of Illinois

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
University of Minnesota, Department of Dermatology
Book Chapter:
Hordinsky M, Kavand S. New Treatments of Alopecia Areata. In: Montagna W, Camacho F, editors. Montagna’s Trichology. 3rd ed. Madrid: Aula Medica Publishing; 2014. p. 859-864. 

Original Papers:
Aschenbeck KA, Hordinsky MK, Kennedy WR, Kavand S, Dykstra DD, Panoutsopoulou IG. Neuromodulatory Treatment of Recalcitrant Plaque Psoriasis with OnabotulinumtoxinA. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Dec;79(6):1156-1159. PMID: 30420008 
 
Kavand S, el-Azhary R, Lehman JS, Gibson LE. Cutaneous Manifestations of Graft versus-Host Disease. Int J Dermatol. 2017 Feb;56(2):131-140. Review. PMID: 27658806 
 
Kavand S, Lehman JS, Gibson LE. Granuloma Faciale and Erythema Elevatum Diutinum in Relation to IgG4-related Disease, an Appraisal of 32 Cases. Am J Clin Pathol. 2016 Mar;145(3):401-6. PMID: 27124923 
 
Hurliman E, Groth D, Kennedy W, Kavand S, Ericson M, Hordinsky MK. Small Fiber Neuropathy in a Patient with Dermatomyositis and  Severe Scalp Pruritus. Br J Dermatol. 2017 Jan;176(1):209-211. PMID:27088428 
 
Barikbin B, Kavand S, Yousefi M. No Differences in Serum Selenium Levels and Blood Glutathione Peroxidase Activities in Patients with Vitiligo Compared with Healthy Control Subjects. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Feb; 64(2): 444-5. PMID: 21238837  
 
Ghalamkarpour F, Robati RM, Kavand S. Cutaneous Angiosarcoma Presenting as Bilateral Erythematous Plaques on the Face and Neck. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2009 Feb; 23(2): 184-5. PMID: 18462308  
 
Kavand S, Cassarino DS. “Squamoid Eccrine Ductal Carcinoma”: An Unusual Low-grade Case with Follicular Differentiation. Are These Tumors Squamoid Variants of Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma? Am J Dermatopathol. 2009 Dec; 31(8): 849-52. PMID: 19786851  
 
Nabaie L, Kavand S, Robati RM. Androgenic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Are They Really Related? Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Aug; 34(6): 694-7. PMID: 19323660  
 
Nasiri S, Sarrafi-Rad N, Kavand S. Lipoid Proteinosis: Report of Three Siblings. Dermatol Online J. 2008 Nov; 14(11): 6. PMID: 19094844  
 
Robati RM, Barikbin B, Kavand S. Solitary Cutaneous Leiomyoma in an Infant. Pediatr Dermatol. 2009 Sep; 26(5): 621-3. PMID: 19840329  
 
Roodsari MR, Akbari MR, Kavand S. The Effect of Isotretinoin Treatment on Plasma Homocysteine Levels in Acne Vulgaris. Clinical Experimental Dermatology. 2010 Aug; 35(6): 624-6. PMID: 20236286  
 
Valikhani M, Kavand S, Toosi S. ABO Blood Groups, Rhesus Factor and Pemphigus. Indian Journal of Dermatology. 2007 Dec; 52(4): 17608  
Taheri A, Kavand S, Soltani RA, Pasquali P. Fire and Ice workshop at: American Academy of Dermatology Meeting; 2017 March, Orlando, FL 
 
Kavand S, Vainder J. Double trouble: A case of DRESS Syndrome with Overlapping Steven Johnson’s Syndrome at: American College of Physician Meeting; 2015 April, Boston, MA 
 
Kavand S, Lehman J, Gibson L. Should Granuloma Faciale and Erythema Elevatum Diutinum be Classified in the IgG-4 Related Disease Spectrum? Histopathologic and Immunophenotypic Appraisal of 34 cases at: Society for Investigative Dermatology; 2015 May, Atlanta, GA 
 
Kavand S, Pavlis J, Cassarino D. A Unique Case of Sea Blue Histiocyte-like Infiltration in a Patient with Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus at: Summer American Academy of Dermatology Meeting; 2014 August, Chicago, IL  
Maulik Dhandha, Kavand S. A Mysterious Skin Lesion in a Patient with Septic Shock at:Summer American Academy of Dermatology Meeting; 2014 August, Chicago, IL  
 
Tolar J, McGrath JA, Hook K, Kavand S, Hordinsky M, Wagner JE. Hematopoietic and Mesenchymal Cell Transplantation after Myeloablative and Non-myeloablative Conditioning for Recessive Dystrophic and Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB, JEB) at: Society for Investigative Dermatology; 2012 May, Raleigh, NC  
 
Pierre-Louis M, Ericson M, Kavand S, Hordinsky M. Neurogenic Inflammation: Evidence for a Causal Role in Lichen Planopilaris at: Society for Investigative Dermatology; 2012 May, Raleigh, NC  
 
Kavand S, Nugent J, Hordinsky M. Altered Lymphatic Architecture in Scalp Skin from Patients with Alopecia Areata at: Society for Investigative Dermatology; 2011 May. Phoenix, AZ   
University of Minnesota Clinical Translational Science Institute Pilot Funding Grant Award, 2012   

University of Minnesota Department of Dermatology Research Day 1st Place Award, 2012    

Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Top 5% honor, Class of 2003

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