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• Founder, Medical Director of SKINQRI, Advanced Research in Dermatology, 2006-current
• Founder, Medical Director of Advanced Dermatology, LLC, 2003-current
• Founder, Medical Director of Skinfo, Specialty Skincare Boutique, 2003-current
• Founder Skinfo.com website, September, 2000-current
• Director of Dermatology, Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group, Division, 1998-2002
• Associate Physician, Dermatology Physicians and Surgeons of Crystal Lake/Barrington, 1989-1998
  
  

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

• Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Dermatology residency, 1986-1989
• Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Internship in internal medicine, 1985-1986
• Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL. Doctor of Medicine, 1985

PRE-MEDICAL EDUCATION

• Columbia University, New York City, NY. Pre-medical studies, 1978-1980
• City University of New York, Hunter College, New York City, NY. One year of two towards a master in fine arts
• Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO. Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975
• New Trier West High School, Northfield, IL. High school diploma, 1972

BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
• Illinois State Medical License
• Illinois State Controlled Substances License
• United States Drug Enforcement Administration License

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

• Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical School, 2007-current
• Clinical Instructor, Northwestern University Medical School, 1999-2007

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

• Active, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1998-current
• Courtesy, Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL, 1989-current

• Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
• Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Member, Illinois Dermatological Society
• Member, Chicago Dermatological Society
• Fellow, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Fellow, American Society for Dermatological Surgery

LEADERSHIP

• Advisory Board, Orlando Aesthetic and Clinical Conference, 2009
  
• Peer Reviewer, Dermatologic Surgery, 2009
  
• Member, Editorial Board of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2008-current
• Member, AcneNet Work Group, American Academy of Dermatology, 2007-current
• Member, Advisory Board, Dermatology Development Corporation, 2007-current
• Member, Research Commitee, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2007-current
• Medical Council, Skin Cancer Foundation, 2006-current
• Board of Directors, American Society of Photodynamic Therapy, 2005-current
• Member, Committee on Patient Education, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, 2005-current
• Leader’s Society, Dermatology Foundation, 2005-current
• Member, Skin Cancer Screening Committee, Chicago Dermatological Society, 2002-2003
• Chairperson, Subcommittee on Lasers, Illinois State Dermatological Society, 2001-2002

TEACHING

• Cosmetic Clinic for Dermatology Residents at Northwestern University at the Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation in Chicago, 2005-current
• Surgical attending, Northwestern University Department of Dermatology, VA Lakeside Hospital, 1998-current

• Sublative rejuvenation: experience with a new fractional radiofrequency system for skin rejuvenation and repair. Brightman L, Goldman MP, Taub AF. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009 Nov;8(11 Suppl):s9-13.
• Adapalene-benzoyl peroxide, a unique fixed-dose combination topical gel for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a transatlantic, randomized, double-blind, controlled study in 1670 patients. Gollnick HP, Draelos Z, Glenn MJ, Rosoph LA, Kaszuba A, Cornelison R, Gore B, Liu Y, Graeber M; Adapalene-BPO Study Group. Br J Dermatol. 2009 Nov;161(5):1180-9. 
• Skin rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction using a fractional radiofrequency system. Hruza G, Taub AF, Collier SL, Mulholland SR. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009 Mar;8(3):259-65.
• Does hormone therapy improve age-related skin changes in postmenopausal women? A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled multicenter study assessing the effects of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol in the improvement of mild to moderate age-related skin changes in postmenopausal women. Phillips TJ, Symons J, Menon S; HT Study Group. J Am Acad Dermatol.2008 Sep;59(3):397-404.
  
• Successful Treatment of Erthematotelangiectatic Rosacea with Pulsed Light and Radiofrequency. J Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2008 May;1(1):37-40.
• Fractionated Delivery Systems for Difficult to Treat Clinical Applications: Acne Scarring, Melasma, Atrophic Scarring, Striae Distensae, and Deep Rhytides. J Drugs Dermatol. 2007 Nov;6(11):1120-8.
• A Comparison of Intense Pulsed Light, Combination Radiofrequency and Intense Pulsed Light, and Blue Light in Photodynamic Therapy for Acne Vulgaris. J Drugs Dermatol. 2007 Oct;6(10):1010-6.
• Procedural Treatments for Acne Vulgaris. Dermatol Surg. 2007 Sep;33(9):1005-26.
• Photodynamic Therapy: Other Uses. Dermatol Clin. 2007 Jan;25(1):101-9.
• Multicenter Clinical Perspectives on a Broadband Infrared Light Device for Skin Tightening. J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 Sep;5(8):771-778.
• Evaluation of a Nonsurgical, Muscle-Stimulating System to Elevate Soft Tissues of the Face and Neck. J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 May;5(5):360-4.
• The use of Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology: Results of a Consensus Conference. J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 Feb;5(2):140-54.
• Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Acne: A Pilot Study. J Drugs Dermatol. 2004 Nov-Dec;3(6 Suppl):S9-S13.
• Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology: History and Horizons. J Drugs Dermatol. 2004 Jan-Feb;3(1 Suppl):S8-25.
• Treatment of Rosacea with Intense Pulsed Light. J Drugs Dermatol. 2003 Jun;2(3):254-9.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters, Books, Commentaries

• Skin Tightening with Radiofrequency and Other Devices. Requisites in Dermatology: Cosmetic Dermatology. Editors Alam M, Gladstone HB, Tung RC. Saunders Elsevier, 2008, pp 155-85.
  
• Non-Ablative Tightening and Lifting on the Body. Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology: Non-surgical Skin Tightening and Lifting. Editors Alam M, Dover JS. Saunders Elsevier, 2008, pp 119-37.
• Procedures Offered in the Medical Spa Environment. Chapter in Dermatologic Clinics: Spa Dermatology. Editors Sadick NS, Thiers BH, Elsevier, Inc 2008, pp 341-58.
• PDT in Dermatology. Chapter in Advanced in Photodynamic Therapy: Basic, Translational and Clinical. Editors Hamblin MR, Mroz P Artech House, Inc 2008, pp 419-42.
• Non-Ablative Technology for Treatment of Aging Skin. Taub AF.  Chapter in Clinical Procedures in Laser Skin Rejuvenation. Editors Carniol P, Sadick N. Informa Healthcare 2007, pp 51-68.
• Photodynamic Therapy:  Other Uses.  Taub AF.  Dermatol Clin25 (2007).  pp 101-109.

Proceedings and non-refereed papers

• Radiofrequency Transforms Fractional Resurfacing. The European Aesthetic Guide. IMCAS Jan 2009 Supplement: 1,3-5.
  
• elos Technology Diversifies Patient Base. The Aesthetics Guide. 2008 Jul/Aug:4-11.
• A New Twist on Erbium Resurfacing. Skin & Aging. 2007 Sep:38.
• Combination Therapy for Optimal Aesthetic Efficacy. Skin & Aging. 2007 Sep:40-4.
• A Rational Approach to Contemporary AK Management. Practical Dermatology. 2007 Feb:38-44.
• Multi-center Clinical Perspectives on Titan. Cutera White Paper. 2006:1-14.
• Map a Course for Non-surgical Skin Cancer Management. Practical Dermatology. 2006 Feb:40-4.
• The Technology of Aesthetic Dermatology. Business Briefing: Women's Healthcare. 2005:2-4.
• Radiofrequency Energy for Tissue Tightening and Photorejuvenation. Skin & Aging. 2003 Jul:52-8.

Software, world wide web-based publications, exhibits, audiovisual or other teaching material

• A New Twist on Erbium Resurfacing. Skin & Aging Enews. 2007 Sep.
• Treatment of Rosacea with Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation. LaserNews.net, Online Journal of American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. 2002 Oct.

PRESENTATIONS

• Laser Lypolysis with 980 W Diode System. Orlando Dermatology  Aesthetics and Clinical Conference. Orlando, FL, January 2010.
  
• Practical PDT: Integrating PDT into Your Practice. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetics and Clinical Conference. Orlando, FL, January 2010.
  
• Treating AKs and NMSC with PDT. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetics and Clinical Conference. Orlando, FL, January 2010.
  
• Sublative Rejuvenation: a New Type of Fraction Resurfacing for All Skin Types. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetics and Clinical Conference. Orlando, FL, January 2010.
  
• Sublative Rejuvenation for Acne Scarring in all Skin Types. The 5-Continent Congress Lasers and Aesthetic Medicine Conference in Nice, France, September 2009
  
• Cosmeceuticals: Classification, Indications and Integration into Practice. Presented at the Northwestern Dermatology Alumni Seminar, Chicago, IL, July 2009
• Radiofrequency for Body Shaping. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference, Orlando, FL. 2009.
  
• Beauty and the Beam: An Illuminating Workshop to Better Skin. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference, Orlando, FL, Jan 2009
  
• OTCs, Anti-Aging and Skin Cancer. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference, Orlando, FL, Jan 2009
  
• Procedural Treatments: Photodynamic Therapies. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference, Orlando, FL, Jan 2009
  
• Laser Symposium. Orlando Dermatology Aesthetic & Clinical Conference, Orlando, FL, Jan 2009
  
• Fractional Radiofrequency- A New Tunable/Ablative/ Coagulative Technology for Facial Treatments. International Master Course on Aging Skin, Paris, France, Jan 2009
  
• Off Face Technologies: SmartLipo, CoolLipo, VelaShape, TriActive, ACCENT NL. American College of Phlebology, Marco
  Island, FL, Nov 2008
• Hair Removal Technologies. American College of Phlebology, Marco Island, FL, Nov 2008
• Intermediate Acting Fillers: Radiesse, Sculptra. American College of Phlebology, Marco Island, FL, Nov 2008
• Non-Ablative Fractional Resurfacing. International Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, Oct 2008
• Botulinum Toxin & Fillers: An Experiential Session. American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting, Chicago, IL, Jul
  2008
• Procedural Treament for Acne. Dermatology Grand Rounds Education Conference, Roosevelt Hospital New York, Jun 2008
• Fractional Laser for Difficult to Treat Conditions. Dermatology Grand Rounds Education Conference, Roosevelt Hospital New York, Jun 2008
• Integrating PDT into Daily Practice, South Beach Symposium. South Beach, FL, Feb 2008
• Procedural Treatments for Acne. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, Feb, 2008
• Photodynamic Therapy for the treatmet of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Feb 2008
• Update on Actinic Keratosis and New Therapies for Skin Cancer. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2008
• Topical Anti-Aging and Growth Factors. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2008
• Integrating PDT into Dermatologic Practice. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2008
• Lasers for Difficult to Treat Clinical Applications. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2008
• AK Treatment Options. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference, Orlando, FL, Jan 2008
• Treating Acne: Rx Orals and Topicals vs Devices vs Combinations. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2008
• Acne and Rosacea Flares as Complications of Fractional Resurfacing. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, Oct 2007
• Hiring the Right Staff. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting Resident Symposium. Chicago, IL, Oct 2007
• Successful Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptomatic Erythematotelegiectatic Rosacea with ELOS (Electro-Optical Synergy). World Congress of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct 2007
• Clinical Applications of Bipolar Radiofrequency. World Congress of Dermatology Annual Meeting. Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct 2007
• Anatomical Considerations of Fillers.  American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Filler Workshop. Chicago, IL, Mar 2007
• Procedural Treatments for Acne.  American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.  Washington DC, Feb 2007
• Sensitizing Agents and Light Sources for PDT- Update 2007.  American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.  Washington DC, Feb 2007
• Treatment Options for Actinic Keratoses. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2007
• Cosmeceuticals. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2007
• Tissue Tightening Devices. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2007
• Vascular Lesion Treatment with Lasers and IPL.  Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2007
• Photodynamic Photorejuvenation.  Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference.  Las Vegas, NV, Nov 2006
• Comparison of Three Light Sources for Photodynamic Therapy for Acne.  American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.  Palm Desert, CA, Oct 2006
• Combination Therapy for PDT.  International Society for Photodynamic Therapy.  Vancouver, Canada, Aug 2006
• PDT for Acne in the USA.  European Society of Photodynamic Therapy Annual Meeting.  Berne, Switzerland, Apr 2006
• The Early US Experience with ALA-PDT. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, Feb 2006
• Photodynamic Therapy. University of South Florida Grand Rounds.  Nov 2005
• Vascular Lesions Workshop.  American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting. Chicago, IL, Jul 2005
• Photodynamic Therapy: History and Horizons. Chicago Dermatological Society Meeting. Chicago, IL, Apr, 2005
• The Pan-G: A Non-Surgical Face Lift Using High Amplitude Electrical Muscle Stimulation. American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, Apr 2005
• Photodynamic Therapy: History and Horizons. Dallas Dermatological Society Meeting. Dallas, TX, Jan 2005
• Photodynamic Therapy: History and Horizons. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2004
• Rosacea. Orlando Dermatology & Aesthetic Conference. Orlando, FL, Jan 2004
• Combination Blue Light and Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Acne. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, Oct 2003