Dr. Michael Girardi

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Michael Girardi is a Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Development at Yale School of Medicine's Department of Dermatology. He serves as the Director of the Photopheresis Unit and leads the Yale Cutaneous Lymphoma Group. With over 150 publications, his work focuses on cutaneous T cell lymphoma, emphasizing diagnosis, treatment, and innovative techniques such as genetic sequencing and immunotherapy. Dr. Girardi has contributed significantly to skin cancer research and has received multiple awards, including the Yale Blavatnik Innovation Award. He co-founded two startups and holds numerous biomedical patents. His lab's research enhances understanding of immunity in skin cancer, aiming to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Professor in the Department of Dermatology, focusing on cutaneous lymphoma and immunotherapy.

Director, Residency Program

2015-01-01 — Present

Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Oversees residency training in dermatology.

Co-Director, T32 Research Fellowship Program

2015-01-01 — Present

Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Leads the research fellowship program for dermatology.

Awards

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Yale Blavatnik Innovation Award

2023-04-10
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Castle Connolly's Top Doctors Award

2023-01-01
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R. S. Evans Endowed Professorship

2022-05-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.