Biography of Dr. Alexiades

Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, M.D., Ph.D. received her three degrees from Harvard University: a B.A. from Harvard/Radcliffe, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and awarded the Fay Prize, the highest undergraduate honor; a medical degree from Harvard Medical School, and a Ph.D. in Genetics from Harvard University. She was a Fulbright Scholar with a research award year in Europe. In medical school, she was honored by the Harvard Medical School Dean’s Report and received the Paul Dudley White Award for research.

She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine. She founded and directs her dermatology and laser surgery center in Manhattan and is an attending at Lenox Hill Hospital, Yale/New Haven Hospital and Yale/West Haven VA Hospital. She is credentialed in medicine and surgery in Greece, certifying her to practice in the European Union. In graduate school, grants were awarded from the National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute and Radcliffe College. As a dermatology resident at New York University School of Medicine, she served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Husik Prize for her dermatologic research. She is on the Editorial Advisory Board of Aesthetic Buyers Guide, has served as Chair of Research for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, is Associate Editor and author of her own Laser and Cosmetic News column for the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, and Staff Reviewer for the journals Dermatologic Surgery, Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, and the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. She is biographed in Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who in America and is the Scientific Advisor to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. She has also served as Dermatologist and Skin Care Expert for L’Oreal, Paris with whom she has developed an acne skin care line. Dr. Alexiades-Armenakas has numerous publications and discoveries in the fields of basic science, dermatology and laser surgery. Her practice and academic work are focused on topical dermatologic anti-cancer and anti-aging therapies, laser technology and skin rejuvenation.

Macrene Renee Alexiades-Armenakas, M.D., Ph.D., P.C.

OFFICE ADDRESS:

955 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10028

Tel: (212) 570-2067

Fax: (212) 734-5762

CURRENT TITLES:

Director, Dermatology and Laser Surgery Private Practice, New York, NY

August 2003- present

President, NY Derm LLC, Dermatologic Skin Care

Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University School of Medicine,October 2003-present

Attending Physician, Lenox Hill Hospital, Yale New Haven and Yale West Haven VA Hospitals

Scientific Consultant, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North

America, 2006-present

PAST EMPLOYMENT:

Consulting Dermatologist Skin Care Expert Worldwide

L’Oreal, Paris May 2005-2008

Director of Research, Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York

New York, New York 10016 August 2001-2003

EDUCATION:

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Doctor of Medicine, June 1997

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Doctorate of Philosophy in Genetics, June 1997

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, June 1989

POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION:

Internship:Internal Medicine

Lenox Hill Hospital

New York, New York

July 1997 to June 1998

Residency:Dermatology

Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology

New York University School of Medicine

New York, New York

July 1998 to June 2000

Chief Residency:Dermatology

Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology

New York University School of Medicine

New York, New York

July 2000 to June 2001

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology, October 2002

Credentialed, Medicine and Surgery, Greece EU, July 2004

LICENSURE in MEDICINE and SURGERY:

New York State July 1997-present

Connecticut State November 2004-present

Greece/European Union July 2004-present

HONORS:

Community Service 1985

AWARDS:

New York Scholarship 1984 - 1989

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS/HOSPITAL AFFLIATIONS:

Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University School of Medicine, October 2003-present

Attending Physician, Yale New Haven Hospital, 2003-present

Attending Physician, Yale West Haven VA Hospital, 2006-present

Attending Physician, Lenox Hill Hospital, 2001-present

MEMBERSHIPS:

Massachusetts Medical Society: 1992 - 1997

Harvard Hellenic Association and Hellenic Society: 1992 - 1997

Hellenic Medical Society: 1996 - present

American Academy of Dermatology: 1997-present

American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery: Fellow 2001-present

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery: 2001-present

Dermatology Foundation: 1999-present

Women’s Dermatologic Society: 2006-present

COMMITTEES/ADVISORY BOARDS:

Harvard Medical School M.D./Ph.D. Program Steering Committee: 1993 - 1994

Harvard Medical School M.D./Ph.D. Retreat Committee: 1992 - 1994

Harvard Medical School Minority Recruitment Committee: 1992 - 1995

Harvard Medical School Advanced Biomedical Sciences Committee: 1993 – 1995

Harvard Committee – Interviewer for Harvard University Office of Admissions: 2002-present

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Research Committee: Chairman 2004-present; member 2002-present

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Council on Education and Research Activities: 2004-present

William Woodward, Jr. Nursery School:

Parents Association, President: 2005-2006

Fund-Raising Committee, Chair: 2004-2005

Solicitation Coordinator: 2003-2004

Board of Trustees: 2003-2006

The Chapin School, Science Advisor, 2006-present, Art Committee 2004-2005, Parents Association 2004-2005, Founder, Chapin Tennis Club, Class I 2005-2006.

Syneron Lasers, Medical Advisory Board, 2005-2007

The Cathedral School, Board of Trustees, 2007-present; Chair of Afternoon School 2007-present

Aesthetic Buyers Guide, Editorial Advisory Board, 2007-present

Archdiocese of North America, Scientific and Stem Cell Advisor, 2007-present

Primaeva Medical, Medical Advisory Board, 2008-present

JOURNAL and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

The Harvard Crimson, Editorial Board and Art Editor, 1985 - 1989

The Harvard Political Review, Art Editor, 1985 - 1989

The Biology Review, Staff Writer and Art Editor, Harvard University, 1986 – 1989

Harvard University Bureau of Study Council, Tutor Supervisor, 1985-1989

Harvard University Rape Crisis Counselor (Response center/hotline), 1988 -1989

Harvard Greek Club, 1986 - 1990

Harvard Medical School, Room 166 Peer Counselor, 1990 - 1992

Harvard Medical School, Vanderbilt Hall Athletic Facility, Yoga Instructor, 1990 - 1992

St. Francis House, Soup Kitchen, Volunteer, Boston, MA: 1990 - 1994

William Woodward Nursery School: President, Parents Association; Chair, Fundraising Committee; Board Member: 2003-present

Metropolitan Opera House, Patron: 2003-present

Dermatologic Surgery journal, Staff Reviewer: 2001-present

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Associate Editor, Editorial Board, and Columnist of “Laser and Cosmetic News”: 2005-present

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Staff Reviewer, 2007-present

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, Staff Reviewer, 2008-present

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Staff Reviewer, 2008-present

RESEARCH:

Laboratory Researcher, Department of Cellular and Developmental Biology, Harvard University: 1984 to 1991

Director: Lawrence Bogorad, Ph.D

Director: Carroll Williams, Ph.D

Fulbright Scholar, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Heraklion, Crete: 1989 to 1990

Director: Fotis Kafatos, Ph.D.

Paul Dudley White Research Fellow, Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Athens Medical School: 1991

Director: Dimitrios Trichopoulos, M.D., Ph.D.

Doctorate Researcher, Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School: 1991 to 1997

Director: Constance Cepko, Ph.D.

Director of Research, Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, 2001-2003.

Chair of Research Committee, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2004-present

Director of Research, Dermatology and Laser Surgery, Private Practice and in affiliation with Yale University School of Medicine, 2003-present

Principle Investigator, NY Derm LLC, dermatologic therapy laboratory, 2008-present

PUBLICATIONS:

Original Articles

Alexiades, M.R. and Cepko, C.L. Quantitative analysis of proliferation and cell cycle length during development of the rat retina. Developmental Dynamics 1996; 205: 293-307.

Cepko, C.L., Austin, C.P., Yang, X., Alexiades, M.R. and Ezzedine, D. Cell fate determination in the vertebrate retina. Proc Natl Acad Sci. USA 1996 Jan 23; 93: 589-595.

Alexiades, M.R. and Cepko, C.L. Subsets of retinal progenitors display temporally regulated and distinct biases in the fates of their progeny. Development 1997 Mar; 124: 1119-1131.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Soter, N.A. Selected pearls for the NYU clinical conferences: Urticaria pigmentosa. J. Clin. Dermatol. 2(4), 32-40, 1999.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Tumid lupus erythematosus. Dermatol Online J. 2001 Dec; 7 (2): 14.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile chronic arthritis). Dermatol Online J. 2001 Dec; 7 (2): 19.

Mafong, E.A., Friedman, P.M., Kauvar, A.N.B., Bernstein, L.J., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Geronemus, R.G. Treatment of inverse psoriasis with the 308 nm excimer laser. Derm Surg 2002 Jun; 28(6): 530, 2002.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Baldassano, M., Bince, B., Werth, V., Bystryn, J.-C., Kamino, H., Soter, N.A., and Franks, A., Jr. Tumid lupus erythematosus: criteria for classification with immunohistochemical analysis. Arthritis Rheum 2003 Aug 15; 49 (4): 494-500.

Chen J.Z.S., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., Friedman, P.M., and Geronemus, R.G.:Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluating the S-CAINE™ PEEL for induction of local anesthesia prior to LP Nd:YAG laser therapy for leg veins. Derm Surg 2003 Oct; 29 (10): 1012-8.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Geronemus, R.G. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses. Arch Dermatol 2003 Oct; 139 (10): 1313-20.

Jacobson, L.G., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L., and Geronemus, R.G. 2003. Treatment of nasolabial folds and jowls with a non-invasive radiofrequency device. Arch Dermatol 2003 Oct; 139(10): 1313-20.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L J., Friedman, P.M. and Geronemus, R.G. The safety and efficacy of the 308 nm excimer laser for pigment correction of hypopigmented scars and striae alba. Arch Dermatol 2004 Aug; 140 (8): 955-60.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Geronemus, R.G. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis. J Drugs Dermatol 2004 Sept-Oct; 3(5): 548-552.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy of lichen sclerosus. J Drugs Dermatol Nov-Dec 2004; 3(6 Suppl): S25-7.

Sadick, N., Alexiades-Armenakas, M., Bitter, P., Hruza, G., Mulholland, S. Enhanced full-face skin rejuvenation using synchronous intense pulsed optical and conducted, bipolar radiofrequency energy (ELOS): introducing selective radiophotothermolysis. J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Mar-April 4(2): 181-6.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Laser and light technology and phototherapy.
J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Jul-Aug;4(4):514-5.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Intense pulsed light-mediated photodynamic therapy.
J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Sep-Oct;4(5):657-8.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Clinics in Dermatology 2006; 24(1): 16-25.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Long-pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy combined with topical therapy for mild to severe comedonal, inflammatory, or cystic acne. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Jan; 5(1): 1-11.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. New and emerging treatments in laser and light.
J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Jan; 5(1): 85.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Laser skin tightening: non-surgical alternative to the face-lift. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Mar; 5(3): 295-6.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Update on soft tissue augmentation. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 May; 5(5).

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Laser hair removal. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 July; 5(7).

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Rhytides, laxity, and photodamage treated with a combination of radiofrequency, diode laser, and pulsed light and assessed with a comprehensive grading scale. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Sep; 5 (8): 731-8.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. A quantitative and comprehensive grading scale for rhytides, laxity and photoaging. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Sep; 5 (8): 808-9.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses/actinic cheilitis/acne: vascular lasers. Dermatology Clinics 2007; 25: 25-33.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Laser and light-based treatment of cellulite. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jan; 6 (1): 83-4.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. What is new in lasers and cosmetic procedures from the 2007 AAD annual meeting. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jan; 6(4):464.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Topical photodynamic therapy for the treatment of acne. Private Hospital Healthcare Europe, Camden Publishing, England 2007.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Fractional laser resurfacing. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jul; 6(7): 750-1.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. The aesthetic. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6(11): 1082.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. R. Non-ablative Skin Tightening with a Variable Depth Heating 1,310 nm Wavelength Laser in Combination with Surface Cooling. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6 (11): 1098-1103.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Nanotechnology. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6(11): 1155-6.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Parabens toxicity to skin and other organs. J Drugs Dermatol Jan 2008; 7 (1): 77-78.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Sunscreen use in photodynamic therapy protocols. Derm Surg. In Press.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Somatic stem cells in dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol March 2008.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R., Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. The spectrum of laser resurfacing: non-ablative, fractional and ablative laser resurfacing. J Amer Acad Dermatol 2008 May; 58(5): 719-740.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. Unipolar radiofrequency treatment to improve the appearance of cellulite. J Cosmetic Laser Therapy 2008; 10 (3): 148-53.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. Unipolar vs. bipolar radiofrequency treatment of rhytides and laxity using a mobile painless delivery method. Lasers Surg Med 2008; 40(7): 446-453.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Retrograde transport and transcytosis of botulinum toxin serotypes to the brain: analysis of potential neurotoxicity. J Drugs Dermatol Oct 2008; 7 (10).

Abstracts

Alexiades, M.R. and Cepko, C.L.: Heterochronic transplantation of progenitor cells in the mouse retina. 5th International Symposium on Neural Transplantation, Chatenay-Malabry, France, June 1994.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Kauvar, A., Bernstein, L., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Atlanta, April 2002.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Kauvar, A., Bernstein, L., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: 308 nm excimer laser used in repigmentation of scars and striae. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Atlanta, April 2002.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Kauvar, A., Bernstein, L., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluating the S-caine peel for induction of local anesthesia prior to LP Nd:YAG therapy for leg veins. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Atlanta, April 2002.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Kauvar, A., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Kauvar, A., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: 308 nm excimer laser used in repigmentation of scars and striae Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Kauvar, A., Mafong, E., and Geronemus, R.: Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluating the S-caine peel for induction of local anesthesia prior to LP Nd:YAG therapy for leg veins. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.

Bernstein, L. J., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. G., and Geronemus, R. G. The safety and efficacy of a localized UVB treatment device for selective cosmetic repigmentation. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.

Jacobson, L. J., Geronemus, R., Bernstein, L., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. and Chen, J. The treatment of treatment of nasolabial folds and jowls with non-invasive radiofrequency device. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Chicago, November 2002.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses: long-term follow-up. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, April 2003.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of acne vulgaris and related conditions. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, April 2003.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, April 2003.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Chen, J., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: The safety and efficacy of a localized UVB light device for selective cosmetic repigmentation. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, April 2003.

Chen, J., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L., Jacobson, L. and Geronemus, R.: Objective evaluation of non-ablative subsurface remodeling with the Altus Cool Glide Vantage Excel laser. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, April 2003.

Geronemus, R. Alexiades-Armenakas,M.: Comparison of ablative and non-ablative laser treatments of photodamaged skin using objective measurement techniques. Amer Soc Las Surg Med Abstracts, Anaheim, April 2003.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses: long-term follow-up. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, LJ.., Jacobson, L.G., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G.: Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy of actinic cheilitis. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G.: The safety and efficacy of a localized UVB light device for selective cosmetic repigmentation. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.

Jacobson, L.G., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R., Bernstein, L.J., Chen, J.Z., and Geronemus, R.G.: The treatment of treatment of nasolabial folds and jowls with non-invasive radiofrequency device. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.

Chen, J.Z., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bernstein, L.J., Jacobson, L.G., and Geronemus, R.G. Facial rejuvenation for facial fine lines and rhytides with laser-assisted photodynamic therapy. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, New Orleans, October 2003.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Bowers, A., Adelglass, J. A Lidocaine 7% and Tetracaine 7% Peel for Induction of Local Dermal Anesthesia for Collagen Injections on the Face. Abstract, 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 18-22, 2005 in New Orleans, LA.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Safety and efficacy of pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid in patients with mild to severe cystic, inflammatory, or comedonal acne. Amer Soc Derm Surg Abstracts, Atlanta, October 30, 2005.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Treatment of photoaged skin using a radiofrequency, diode laser, and pulsed light combination and assessed by a novel grading scale. Laser Surg Med 2006, Supp 18: 33.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Unipolar vs. bipolar radiofrequency therapy for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Laser Surg Med 2007, Supp 19; 21.

Gold, M.H., Alexiades-Armenakas, M. New unipolar and bipolar radiofrequency system for the treatement of wrinkles. Laser Surg Med 2007, Supp 19; 29.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Unipolar radiofrequency treatment to improve the appearance of cellulite. Laser Surg Med 2007, Supp 19; 31.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Nonablative skin tightening with a variable depth heating 1310-nm wavelength laser. Laser Surg Med 2008 (In Press).

Editorials

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Ramsay, D. and Kopf, A.W. The appropriateness of curettage and electrodessication for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas. Arch Dermatol 2000 Jun; 136 (6): 800.

The ever-increasing role of ALA-PDT: A roundtable discussion on the current state and future direction of photodynamic therapy and 5-aminolevulinic acid. Skin & Aging, March 2005, 42-51.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser News. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2005-present.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Laser and light technology and phototherapy.
J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Jul-Aug;4(4):514-5.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Intense pulsed light-mediated photodynamic therapy.
J Drugs Dermatol 2005 Sep-Oct;4(5):657-8.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. New and emerging treatments in laser and light.
J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Jan; 5(1): 85.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Clin Dermatol 2006 Jan-Feb; 24 (1): 16-25.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Laser skin tightening: non-surgical alternative to the face-lift. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 Mar; 5(3): 295-6.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Update on soft tissue augmentation. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 May; 5(5).

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Laser hair removal. J Drugs Dermatol 2006 July-Aug; 5(7): 678-9.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Laser and light-based treatment of cellulite. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jan; 6(1): 83-4.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. What is new in lasers and cosmetic procedures from the 2007 AAD annual meeting. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jan; 6(4):464.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Fractional laser resurfacing. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Jul; 6(7): 750-1.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Nanotechnology. J Drugs Dermatol 2007 Nov; 6 (11): 1155-56.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Parabens toxicity to skin and other organs. J Drugs Dermatol Jan 2008; 7 (1): 77-78.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Sunscreen use in photodynamic therapy protocols. Derm Surg. In Press.

Alexiades-Armenakas M. Somatic stem cells in dermatology. J Drugs Dermatol March 2008.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Retrograde transport and transcytosis of botulinum toxin serotypes to the brain: analysis of potential neurotoxicity. J Drugs Dermatol Oct 2008; 7 (10).

Thesis

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R.: Retinal progenitors are heterogeneous in antigen expression and the fate of their progeny. Ph.D. in Genetics, Harvard University, 1997.

Book Chapters

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Vasculitis In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Purpura. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Lupus erythematosus. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Scleroderma. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Dermatomyositis. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Overlap syndromes. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Franks, A., Jr.: Behcet’s disease. In: Current Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Freedberg, I.W. and Sanchez, M., eds), Philadelphia: Current Science Group, 2001.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Levine, V., and Ashinoff, R.: Q-switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm) lasers. In: Principles and Practices in Cutaneous Laser Surgery (Kauvar, A., ed.) Marcel Dekker, Inc.,2004.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Clinics in Dermatology 2006; 24(1): 16-25.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R, Dover J.S. Guidelines for setting up a laser center. In: Principles and Practice of Photodermatology (Ed: Lim H., Honingsmann H, HawkJ) Taylor & Francis, New York 2006.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Photodynamic therapy. In: Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery, 2nd Edition (Ed: Kaminer, M., Dover, J., Arndt, K., Rohrer, T., Zachary, C.), Elsevier, Philadelphia PA 2007.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Dermatology Clinics, 2007 Jan; 25 (1): 25-33.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., Kaminer, M. Skin tightening with Radiofrequency. In: Lasers and Lights, Volume II, 2nd Edition (Ed: David Goldberg) In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology (Ed: Dover JS, Alam M) Saunders, Philadelphia PA 2007.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Photodynamic therapy. In: Cosmetic Dermatology Procedure Manual (Ed: Leonard AL, Hanke, C.W.) Physicians’ Continuing Education Corp., New York, NY 2007: 167-178.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Treatment of acne with topical PDT. In: Therapy in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology 2nd Edition (Ed: M.P. Goldman) In: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series (Ed: Dover J.S., Alam, M.) Saunders, Philadelphia PA 2007.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Topical photodynamic therapy for the treatment of acne. In: Private Hospital Healthcare Europe (Ed: S. Taylor) Camden Publishing Limited, London UK, 2007: T6-9.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Photodynamic therapy for acne, rejuvenation and hair removal In: Cosmetic Applications of Laser and Light-Based Systems (Ed: G. Ahluwalia) William Andrew, Norwich, NY 2007.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R., Dover J.S., Arndt K.A. Lasers. In: Dermatology (Ed: Jean Bolognia) Elsevier, Oxford, UK 2008.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Photodynamic therapy for acne, rejuvenation, and hair removal In: Light Based Systems for Cosmetic Applications (Ed: Gupreet Ahluwalia, PhD) in press 2008.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. Laser skin resurfacing. In: Private Hospital Healthcare Europe (Ed: S. Taylor) Camden Publishing Limited, London UK, 2009.

Alexiades-Armenakas M.R. Treatment of neck laxity with radiofrequency and infrared light. In: Body Rejuventation (Ed: Alam M) 2009.

Visiting Professorships/Speaking Engagements/CME Courses:

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy. Visiting Professor, Yale University, Department of Dermatology, Grand Rounds, April 16, 2003. Laser-assisted photodynamic therapy and Laser and light-mediated pigment correction of hypopigmented scars and striae alba.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Panel, Photodynamic Therapy Session, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, September 30-October 3, 2004 in San Diego, CA.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Visiting Professor, New York University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Grand Rounds, December 3, 2005. Photodynamic therapy.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Visiting Professor, Stonybrook University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Grand Rounds, February 3, 2005. Lasers and Photodynamic Therapy.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Photodynamic Therapy Workshop. American Soc Laser Med Surg, Orlando, FL, April 1, 2005.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. Pulsed dye laser-mediated photodynamic therapy. Panel, Photodynamic Therapy Session, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting, October 26-30, 2005 in Atlanta, GA.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. ALA-Photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses and actinic cheilitis with pulsed dye laser. Course 109, Photodynamic Therapy – A New and Emerging Treatment in Dermatology, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, March 4, 2006, San Francisco, CA.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. CME Course: Emerging therapies for acne and photodamaged skin. 2005.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Skin tightening technologies. Luncheon. Amer Soc Laser Med Surg Ann Meeting. April 12, 2007. Grapevine, TX.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M. R. ALA-Photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses and actinic cheilitis with pulsed dye laser. Course 121, Photodynamic Therapy, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, February 4, 2008, San Antonio, TX.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. Skin tightening technologies. Luncheon. Amer Soc Laser Med Surg Ann Meeting. April 2, 2008. Kissimmee, FL.

Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R. and Dover, J.S. Fractional laser resurfacing. Masters Lasers Course, Amer Soc Derm Surg, Orlando, November 8, 2008.

PATENT APPLICATION

Geronemus, R., Alexiades-Armenakas, M.R., and McMillan, K. High fluence rate activation of photosensitizers for dermatologic applications. United States Patent Application number 20040073277, Serial number 407921, April 15, 2004.

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Fluent in Modern Greek; Proficient in Spanish