US. The Department of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Clinique Laboratories (part of The Estée Lauder Cos) have joined forces to establish a new dermatology centre.
The move highlights the progress doctor/dermatologist/cosmeceutical brands are making in the skincare sector – and the way many mainstream powerhouses are responding.
Within the Lauder group alone, this announcement comes hot the heels of the agreement signed recently between Origins Natural Resources and leading integrative medicine leader Andrew Weil MD (The Moodie Report.com, 15 February).
The Clinique Skin Wellness Centre – dedicated to both clinical and research dermatology – is scheduled to open at Weill Cornell in autumn 2006. The Center is part of the Initiative for Dermatology, a campaign to “lead the revolution in dermatologic care”, according to Weill Cornell Medical College.
This is the first time a leading cosmetics brand and a prestigious medical institution such as Weill Cornell have collaborated on an initiative that addresses skin wellness from both the clinical and research perspectives.
“We want to express our sincere gratitude to Clinique for their generosity and support of our Dermatology Department that will ultimately lead to the establishment of a world-class skin wellness center,” commented Antonio Gotto Jr, MD, Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College.
“This unique collaboration will allow us to continue to fulfil our mission of excellence in medical research, education, and patient care.”
Clinique Global President Philip Shearer (pictured above right) added: “A commitment to aligning with the cutting-edge of dermatological science is what has always set Clinique apart from other brands. The Clinique Skin Wellness Center at Weill Cornell embodies the best of dermatology with the best in over-the-counter skin care.
“When Clinique was founded 37 years ago with a single dermatologist, it was groundbreaking. Today, to pursue the next level of excellence in skincare, collaboration with a leading clinical and research institution such as Weill Cornell Medical College is essential.”
The new Center, which will be directed by Dr Richard Granstein, Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Weill Cornell, will include state-of-the-art patient treatment rooms, a patient waiting room, and an information centre which will allow consumers access to the latest information on skin wellness via Clinique-sponsored computer terminals.
Clinique will also supply handout materials in laymen’s language about the latest medical opinions on diagnosing and treating common skin conditions.
An ongoing programme of scientific research will include the establishment of a Clinique Clinical Scholar as well as jointly sponsored research. Other aspects of the programme will include outreach to local communities with forums on skin wellness, an annual scientific symposium for dermatologists and other health professionals, and educational programmes for patients and health professionals.
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Weill Cornell is a world-renowned leader in academic dermatologic medicine, attracting more than 20,000 patients each year to its Department of Dermatology.
Top medical students and researchers from across the country also come to Weill Cornell to learn from, and collaborate with, the institution’s experts.
Weill Cornell Medical College is committed to providing the best in clinical care, medical education, and biomedical research. As part of a top-ranked academic medical centre, Weill Cornell partners with New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the number one provider of health care in New York City, and Cornell University, a leading Ivy League institution based in Ithaca, New York. The Initiative for Dermatology is part of Weill Cornell’s campaign “Advancing the Clinical Mission”.
In recent years, Clinique has sponsored educational symposia for medical and health professionals while continuing its practice of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific publications. It has conducted studies with Weill Cornell in the past, as well as published jointly.
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