Dr. DeSimone is Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Virginia, INOVA campus. She is active in medical student and resident education and training. Dr. DeSimone is the Director of Cutaneous Lymphoma at INOVA Schar Cancer Institute where she heads a large multidisciplinary subspecialty clinic. She is active in clinical research in CTCL as well as local and national patient support initiatives.
🏥 University Affiliation, City, Country: University of Virginia, INOVA Schar Cancer Institute, Fairfax, VA, USA
🧪 Area of Focus in Clinical Practice and Research: Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma, Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, primary cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders
🔎 Looking forward to in the field of cutaneous lymphomas and at the 6th WCCL: Identifying useful biomarkers and exploring new developments in targeted agents for CTCL
💭 What are you passionate about in medicine or recreationally?
Recreationally, Dr. DeSimone is passionate about hiking, running, boating, and skiing.
🏆 A short story or academic achievement you are proud of: Dr. DeSimone is most proud of educating patients about cutaneous lymphoma. She prioritizes individualized communication and builds mutually respectful relationships with her patients and their loved ones. Her approach to careful listening and patient counseling has had a significant impact on her patients’ well-being.
🌟 Secret to career success: Listening to patients. Dr. DeSimone defines career success by the feedback she receives from her patients and the meaningful connections she builds with them.