Hair disorders & CCCA
Understanding scarring hair loss and the experiences of patients affected by central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
Research & discovery
Better questions.
Broader possibilities.
Professional interests guided by patient needs, scientific curiosity, and a commitment to inclusive dermatology.
From laboratory to patient journey
Science with
a human context.
With a background in pharmaceutical microbiology and clinical dermatology, Dr. Mitchell Griffith brings both laboratory and bedside perspectives to research.
Dr. Mitchell Griffith serves as a Principal Investigator at Hawthorne Health. Her professional interests include hair disorders, skin of color, inflammatory skin disease, and patient-centered medical education.
She is interested in collaborations that connect a well-defined clinical question with meaningful outcomes for the people who may benefit.
Areas of inquiry
Where curiosity leads.
Inflammatory skin disease
An interest in the clinical and educational needs of people living with atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Skin of color
Advancing research questions that reflect diverse skin tones and the needs of historically underserved populations.
Skin health & regeneration
Scientific interests in wound healing, regenerative approaches, skin cancer prevention, and healthy aging.
Research interests & medical education
Discovery that informs
the next generation.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Skin health & patient experience
A broad interest in how dermatologic care and education can better reflect patients’ needs and experiences.
HAIR DISORDERS
Alopecia education
Educational interests include alopecia areata, CCCA, and the practical needs of people experiencing hair loss.
GLOBAL EDUCATION
Global dermatology education
An interest in accessible dermatology and surgical education, and in connecting clinicians across communities through professional learning.
DIGITAL EDUCATION
Learning beyond the clinic
AAD Digital Learning Committee involvement and GloDerm Trainee Committee co-founding reflect a commitment to accessible, relevant medical education.
Research collaboration
Let’s explore
the next question.
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Discuss research ↗These areas describe professional interests and are not a listing of available studies or treatments.