New Trends in Dermatology Clinical Research

By Dr Betsy Hughes-Formella, Managing Director at Bioskin GmbH

Dr Betsy Hughes-Formella received her PhD in Physiology from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia in 1983. She moved to Germany to join a research team at the University Medical Center in Hamburg. Her research interests were in the area of steroid receptors in the neuromuscular system and later in the pathogenesis of melanoma. In 1992 Dr Hughes joined Bioskin GmbH as Managing Director. In her current capacity she consultants and advises on clinical development concepts and study designs for Bioskin sponsors. In addition, she is responsible for the co-ordination of the company's business development and strategic alliance opportunities. She is an active member of several scientific societies, including a position on the board of regents of the German Association of Applied Human Pharmacology (AGAH) and the working group for dermocosmetics in the German Association for Dermopharmacie (GD).