Our laboratory runs under the direction of Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky, the Sol and Clara Kest Professor and Vice Chair for Research at the Department of Dermatology, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Immunology, and Director of the Center for Excellence in Eczema. She earned her MD from Sackler in Tel-Aviv, and a PhD from Bar-Ilan, Israel. After her Israeli Board certification in dermatology at the Rambam Medical Center at the Technion, Dr. Guttman moved to the U.S. to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship at Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology at The Rockefeller University and a second dermatology residency training at Weill-Cornell, NY.  She is board certified in dermatology both in the US and Israel.

Dr. Guttman has co-founded the international eczema council/IEC, for which she functions as president. This organization now comprises of the vast majority of top experts in atopic dermatitis/eczema worldwide. She is also on the scientific advisory board of the national eczema association. She was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation/ASCI, the American Dermatological Society/ADA, and received the Young Investigator Award (2011) from the AAD, as well as other awards. She has also been elected to serve on the board of the American Skin Association.

Jimin is a Senior Associate Researcher in Guttman Lab, learning various lab techniques and participating in multiple projects for her career growth. She received her MS in Molecular Medicine from Ajou University School of Medicine, South Korea.

Prior to joining the Guttman Lab, she worked as a Laboratory Technologist for the clinical lab,  for various molecular testing such as NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing), OGT (Oxford Gene Technology), Covid19 testing and HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) typing etc. Outside of work, she likes to cook, play a piano and sing, knit & crochet and spend time with her family and her cat. Also, she loves to learn foreign languages (She is a multi-lingual).

Xinyi/Erika is an Associate Researcher at Guttman Lab, holding a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology from McGill University and a master’s degree in biotechnology from New York University. Her research interest is centered on unraveling the biomarkers underlying inflammatory skin disease progression and development. Outside of work, she is an avid runner and an adventurous food enthusiast, always eager to explore new culinary experiences.

Daniel is a medical student (Class of 2026) and Research Fellow (2024 PeDRA Research Fellow). He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in evolutionary biology. He completed his undergraduate thesis examining spatial and temporal trends in antimicrobial resistance in the United States. His thesis was under the supervision of Dr. Bryan Grenfell. Daniel’s research interests include elucidating the varied impact of genetics and environmental factors driving phenotypic and clinical differences in atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata presentation among different ethnic populations and their immigrant communities. Hobbies include workout classes such as Barry’s, Soulcycle, and Rumble.

Megan Lau is a Clinical Research Fellow at the Guttman lab. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston University and is a medical student at NYU Grossman LI School of Medicine. She is interested in investigating biomarkers associated with inflammatory skin disorders and alopecia areata. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Joseph is a clinical research coordinator for Dr. Guttman. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Joseph continued his education at Creighton University School of Medicine and just completed his third year. Joseph’s research interests in Dermatology pertain to the treatment and long-term management of chronic inflammatory skin conditions. Interests outside of the lab include spending time with family and friends, especially his two nephews. Joseph is an avid sports fan and love playing golf when in his spare time.

Jessica is a French dermatologist who graduated from the University of Paris. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship in Paris. During her master’s program, she spent a few months in professor Guttman’s research lab and recently returned as a senior associate researcher to deepen her expertise in inflammatory dermatology, particularly atopic dermatitis. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys traveling, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family.