Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska MD PHD is a prolific writer, internationally sought-after speaker and a creative researcher. She is a Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic trained dermatologist and dermatopathologist who currently serves as the Vice Chair, Clinical Research, Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, CA. She runs a busy clinical research unit, and is dedicated to alopecia, aging and inflammatory skin disorders research. She is the Director for Integrative Dermatology at the University of California Irvine, S. Samueli Integrative Health Institute,  advancing evidence based research in that arena. As a faculty of the University of California Beckman Laser institute, she is involved in developing non-invasive imaging modalities for skin and hair conditions.   She served as a Chief Scientific Officer for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (2015-2022) a role essential in developing clinical trials that lead to approval of novel therapies. Natasha is an exceptional clinician, educator and mentor, a recipient of many teaching awards and grants, recognizing her educational, clinical and research performance.