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Cornelius Receives Research Achievement Award

By Siteman Communications |
Lynn Cornelius

American Skin Association recognizes her work in public policy, education

 Lynn Cornelius, MD, the Winfred and Emma Showman Professor of Dermatology and chief of the Division of Dermatology at WashU Medicine, has been honored with the 2025 Research Achievement Award in Public Policy and Education from the American Skin Association.

The award, given May 9 at the Society of Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Diego, recognizes established scientists in investigative dermatology and cutaneous biology. Cornelius was honored for advancing the association’s work in public policy and education.

She sees patients at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine, where she also is a research member. Her clinical and research focus is on melanoma and skin cancer.

At the American Skin Association, Cornelius is a founding member of Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS), a public health outreach educational program. Through SPOTS, medical students teach adolescents about early detection and prevention to reduce their risk of cancer over their lifetimes.

Learn more about SPOTS efforts in the St. Louis region.