Dr. Mary Tomayko

Biography

Mary Tomayko, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician scientist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune blistering diseases and immune-mediated skin diseases. She directs the Yale Immunobullous Clinic and evaluates individuals with complex cutaneous autoimmune inflammatory disorders such as pemphigus, pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and psoriasis. Dr. Tomayko employs a range of treatment modalities including systemic immunomodulators and targeted biologic agents. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of immune dysregulation involved in bullous pemphigoid and developing effective targeted treatments for autoimmune blistering diseases. Additionally, she explores the long-lasting immunity established through infections and vaccinations, identifying pathways to enhance therapeutic strategies. Dr. Tomayko regularly publishes peer-reviewed articles and presents her work at national and international meetings. As the director of dermatology education at Yale School of Medicine, she mentors students and trains resident physicians and fellows.

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