Rising Innovator
Maggi Ahmed, MD, PhD
Dermatologist, UMass Chan Medical School
Dr. Maggi Ahmed specializes in dermatology with a focus on vitiligo. She has contributed significantly to vitiligo research and treatment. In medical school, she developed new treatment approaches and explored optimized surgical transplantation procedures for pigmentary skin disorders. She earned her PhD in dermatology from the University of Massachusetts and completed her residency at UMass Chan Medical School.
Dr. Ahmed's research on vitiligo treatment earned her the Dr. Richard E. Fitzpatrick Best Overall Clinical Research and Innovation Award at the 2024 American Society of Laser in Medicine and Surgery Annual Conference. She investigates the use of immunosuppressive treatments, grafting surgery, and optimized laser techniques in vitiligo surgery. As a member of the Global Vitiligo Foundation Communications Committee, she aspires to become an academic dermatologic surgeon specializing in pigmentary disorders. Her dedication and research advancements mark her as a leading innovator in the vitiligo medical community.
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