Dr. Russell Hall

Professor

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Biography

Russell P. Hall is the J. Lamar Callaway Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at Duke University and a Professor of Immunology. His research primarily focuses on the pathogenesis of autoimmune blistering skin diseases, particularly immune-mediated skin disorders. His laboratory investigates the role of mucosal immune responses in conditions such as dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and associated gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE). Current studies aim to understand the systemic effects of dietary wheat proteins in patients with DH, exploring patterns of cytokine activation and inflammatory cell engagement in the gut, skin, and circulation. Moreover, Hall is researching the mechanisms behind organ-specific autoimmune diseases like bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris, particularly the relationship between auto-antibody epitopes and disease activity along with the role of B cells in the production and maintenance of these auto-antibodies. Clinical trials for pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid are being conducted alongside mechanistic studies.

Research Interests

Experience

J. Lamar Callaway Distinguished Professor Emeritus

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Served as the distinguished professor of dermatology and engaged in research and clinical practice.

Chairman

— Present

Department of Dermatology • Duke University

Led the department focusing on advancements in dermatological practices.

Chief

— Present

Division of Dermatology • Duke University

Oversaw clinical operations and patient care within the division.

Professor

— Present

Dermatology • Duke University

Contributed to academia and clinical research.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Immunology • Duke University

Focused on research in immunological aspects of skin diseases.

Associate Professor

— Present

Medicine • Duke University

Engaged in teaching and mentorship.

Awards

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Investigation of IL4/13-IL4R- Signaling in Pemphigus: Insights into Skin Cells, Skin Nerves, and Therapeutic Intervention

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Phase 1b, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of SYNT001 in Chronic Pemphigus

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Phase Open-Label Trial on Autologous Polyclonal Regulatory T Cells in Pemphigus

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Training Program in Inflammatory Immunological Diseases

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Depression & CHD: Cellular-Molecular Mechanisms

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Duke Skin Diseases Research Core Center

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CYLD Regulation in Epidermal Growth Neoplasia

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)