The Dermatology Clinical Research Unit (DCRU) is dedicated to high quality, innovative and high-impact dermatology research. The Clinical Research team consists of highly qualified, trained and certified research professionals who are committed to assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and regulatory oversight of all phases of clinical trials.
Under the guidance of the Clinical Research Director, Jun Lu, M.D., FAAD, the DCRU conducts clinical research studies on a variety of dermatologic conditions, adhering to a mission of advancing the understanding of skin diseases and discovering novel therapies to benefit dermatology patients.
While conducting many investigator initiated trials, the DCRU also actively partners with various pharmaceutical companies and other academic medical centers to bring revolutionary research studies to UConn Health. The DCRU partners with UConn Health to meet its goals of excellence in patient care, education, and research.