UW Derm Named Top Research Institution, Dr. Nghiem Named Top Author for Merkel Cell Carcinoma Publications


A recent study published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
The study analyzed the 100 most frequently cited MCC publications, published between the years 1970 and 2019. Of the top ten most frequently cited MCC publications, Dr. Nghiem and his co-authors’ publications were ranked first, third, sixth and tenth place!
Dr. Nghiem is regarded as one of the country’s leading experts on Merkel Cell Carcinoma, a rare but lethal skin cancer. Over the years he has cared for over 800 patients with MCC, and read, lectured and written extensively about this uncommon and challenging disease.
In addition to seeing patients and teaching within the Division of Dermatology, Dr. Nghiem leads a team of UW Medicine researchers at the Nghiem Lab
Dr. Nghiem’s contributions to the MCC literature can be viewed on the Nghiem Lab website
The Nghiem Lab has also developed a website that focuses specifically on Merkel Cell Carcinoma. For more information about the disease please visit merkelcell.org
1Russomanno, K., Raiker, R., Pakhchanian, H., & Deng, M. (2021). Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Top 100 Cited Publications. Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003251. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/DSS.0000000000003251