Thierry Passeron

Thierry Passeron, MD, PhD, is a Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University Hospital of Nice, France. He is Head of the University Laser Center in Nice and President of the Department of Clinical Research and Innovation of Nice University Hospital.

He has 14 international patents with 6 licenses and more than 350 publications in scientific journals (h-index 58). He has received many grants and awards, including the prize Robert Degos, the Galien Prize (category Dermatology and Cosmetology), and the prestigious Grand Prize Robert Debré for Medical Research. In 2021, he was honored as Chevalier of the National Order of Merit. His fields of research include pigmentary disorders (including vitiligo and melasma), melanoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, alopecia areata, and lasers.