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Madan Mohan Kwatra

Associate Professor in Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
Box 3094 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
146 Sands Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory
The focus of this laboratory is to understand the molecular basis of glioblastoma and inflammatory skin diseases including atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis. Within this line of inquiry, the emphasis is on understanding how these diseases alter the function of Gprotein-couped receptors.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Anesthesiology · 2003 - Present Anesthesiology, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Cancer Biology · 2010 - Present Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Basic Science Departments
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2021 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor of Cell Biology · 2022 - Present Cell Biology, Basic Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1989 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Targeted dual biologic therapy for erythroderma of unknown etiology guided by high-parameter peripheral blood immunophenotyping.

Journal Article Sci Rep · January 14, 2025 Erythroderma is a severe and heterogeneous inflammatory skin condition with little guidance on the approach to management in cases of unknown etiology. To guide therapeutic selection, we sought to create an immunophenotyping platform able to identify aberr ... Full text Link to item Cite

Spatial Mass Cytometry-Based Single-Cell Imaging Reveals a Disrupted Epithelial-Immune Axis in Prurigo Nodularis.

Journal Article J Invest Dermatol · November 2024 Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that disproportionately affects African Americans and features intensely pruritic, hyperkeratotic nodules on the extremities and trunk. PN is understudied compared with other inflammatory ski ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2021 - 2026

Understanding the Role of Type 2 Inflammation in Prurigo Nodularis

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Sanofi US · 2023 - 2025

Anti-fibrotic mechanisms of IL-31 blockade in prurigo nodularis

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Galderma · 2023 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Montreal (Canada) · 1977 Ph.D.