Christopher Bunick, MD PhD

Christopher Bunick, MD PhD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Dermatology. He specializes in general medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He also performs unique dermatologic research studying the three-dimensional structures of skin-related proteins using x-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. He completed medical internship, dermatology residency, and a dermatology research fellowship (mentored by Nobel Laureate Dr. Thomas A. Steitz) at Yale School of Medicine. Chris’ research has pioneered a new focus in dermatology on fundamental biochemistry and structural biology, particularly connecting the atomic resolution mechanisms of action of a therapeutic to its clinical performance and safety.