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Dr. Roopal V. Kundu is an associate professor of dermatology and medical education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She is a board certified dermatologist with a clinical expertise in the skin of color, or ethnic skin. Dr. Kundu's serves as the founding director of the Northwestern Center for Ethnic Skin which provides clinical care, cosmetic dermatology and clinical trials research. Her research focuses on the understanding therapy of skin disorders that occur more frequently or adversely impact in individuals with skin of color, with particular focus in pigmentary disorders such as vitiligo and scarring disorders such as keloids. Dr. Kundu has had leadership roles with the American Academy of Dermatology, Skin of Color Society, and the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Certifications and Licenses
Dermatology |
Training Experience
2005 | Residency, Univ. of Illinois Hospital |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Medicine, MD, Northwestern University
… → 2001
Research interests keywords
- Clinical Research
- Dermatology
- Health Disparities
- Medical Education
- Quality of Life
- Skin
- Skin Cancer
- Women's Health
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Understanding Skin of Color and Improving Outcomes in Patients of Color
Kundu, R. V., Mhlaba, J. M., Paller, A. & Rangel, S. M.
7/1/22 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
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Prot#INCB 18424-308 "A Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled, Randomized Withdrawal and Treatment Extension Study to Assess the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib Cream in Participants With Vitiligo"
Premier Research International, LLC, Incyte Corporation
7/21/21 → 7/21/24
Project: Research project
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Sun protective behaviors among US racial and ethnic minorities with sun-sensitive skin
McKenzie, C. & Kundu, R. V., Jan 2023, In: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 88, 1, p. 152-153 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Uncovering the roots of skin bleaching: Colorism and its detrimental effects
Daftary, K., Krishnam, N. S. & Kundu, R. V., Jan 2023, In: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 22, 1, p. 337-338 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Analyzing trends in treatment of acne vulgaris and adherence to the American Academy of Dermatology guidelines: A retrospective study
Garg, S. P., Cummings, P. D., Campusano, C. & Kundu, R. V., Dec 2022, In: JAAD International. 9, p. 100-101 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of Dermatologists at Skin of Color Clinics
Ali, Y., Yu, J. M. & Kundu, R. V., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 21, 7, p. 791-792 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cost and quality in consumer sunscreen preferences
Hanna, H., Patel, S. & Kundu, R. V., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Archives of Dermatological Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review