Overview
At DermNexus, an immersive, multidisciplinary educational experience, dermatology PAs and NPs will challenge themselves to go further: To go beyond treating skin-level conditions to heal the entire patient. To rediscover the inspiration to help patients achieve their best outcomes. And to return to the clinic more confident, more compassionate, and more energized.
Over 2 days, you’ll explore immune pathways with clarity, learn through whiteboard panels and case labs, connect with experts across specialties, and discover new confidence in treating complex inflammatory skin disease. During 4 hands-on activities, you’ll connect with fellow learners as you explore mechanisms of action, patient education, and much more. And of course, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to reflect, refresh, and recharge each day.
DermNexus is redefining what medical education can—and should—be. This is education reimagined: where holistic care meets modern dermatology.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the burden of disease for specific dermatological conditions
- Identify pathophysiological pathways underlying specific dermatological conditions that provide potential therapeutic targets
- Summarize mechanism of action for therapies for specific dermatological conditions Implement strategies to evaluate patients with specific dermatological conditions
- Develop individualized management plans for patients with specific dermatological conditions
Lauren Miller, MPAS, PA-C
Surgical Dermatology Group
Gadsden, AL
Lauren Miller, MPAS, PA-C, graduated summa cum laude from Jacksonville State University with dual degrees in biology and chemistry before earning her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has practiced dermatology exclusively for 17 years, proudly serving patients in the Alabama community where she was raised.
Her clinical expertise centers on inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, and alopecia areata. Lauren is one of only two advanced practice providers serving on the National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Board. She also serves on the editorial boards of SKIN: The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Healio Dermatology, and has contributed numerous publications, posters, and manuscripts to the dermatology literature.
A nationally recognized leader within the dermatology community, Lauren served as President of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) from 2022–2023, following prior leadership roles as Director-at-Large, Secretary-Treasurer, and President-Elect. During her presidency, she was a strong advocate for advancing the visibility, influence, and leadership presence of dermatology PAs across clinical practice, education, and organized medicine. She is also a founding board member of the Alabama Society of Dermatology Professionals and previously served as Director of PA/NP Education for Dermsquared.
While education remains a cornerstone of her career—planning and leading CME conferences nationwide—Lauren’s deepest professional passion lies in mentorship. She is committed to guiding colleagues in defining their career paths, achieving leadership roles, publishing meaningful work, and reaching personal and professional goals. Widely regarded as a key opinion leader, Lauren advises, consults, and serves on speaker bureaus for multiple pharmaceutical companies, with a continued focus on championing advanced practice provider representation at the podium, in medical literature, and in leadership.
Tomas Chao, MPAS, PA-C
Atlanta North Dermatology
T.J. Chao, MPAS, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant with 26 years of Dermatology experience and 29 years of health care experience. T.J. graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida in 1997 with bachelor’s degrees in microbiology and nursing. He worked for three years in emergency and critical care medicine as a registered nurse at Shands Hospital. T.J. went on to earn a master’s degree in the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Florida in 2000.
T.J. Chao has practiced as a Dermatology Physician Assistant in the metro-Atlanta area since 2000. He has published articles on Biologics in Dermatology specific journals, including JDD, Cutis, JDPA, SKIN and JAAPA. He frequently gives lectures at regional and national medical conferences on biologics, small molecules and other Dermatology related subjects. TJ Chao also worked for Abbott Laboratories in 2005-2006 as an Immunology Specialist where he helped launch Humira into the Dermatology space.
T.J. has served as a Trustee and a three term President of the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants. TJ serves as an advisor on the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. He also serves on the APP Advisory Medical Board for MJH Life Sciences. TJ previously served as an APP advisory board member and faculty board member for Dermsquared and the Dermatology Education Foundation. He has 3 children and lives in Marietta, Georgia.
Tristan M. Hasbargen, MMS, PA-C
Dermatology Associates Of Tallahassee
Tristan Hasbargen received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and went onto receive his Masters of Medical Science at Nova Southeastern University PA program. Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee and has been practicing there since 2012 and has 13+ years of experience. While his main interest is working in the clinical setting, he enjoys teaching students and maintains clerkship faculty at the Florida State University PA program, where he has given various dermatologic lectures and preceptorship. He holds the highest distiniction of “Diplomate Fellow” within the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA). He is an active member of Florida Society of Dermatology PA’s (FSDPA). He is an advisory member for Journal of Dermatology Nurse Practioners and Physician Assistants (JDNPPA) and Special Section Assistant Editor for Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD). He has lectured at many national and regional conferences and was previously on the board for Diversity in Dermatology and Dermsquared organizations. He has been published in the Dermatologist and JDNPPA. Tristan is passionate about detecting, treating and managing skin cancers, treating and managing Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Alopecia Areata, and other inflammatory dermatologic conditions.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife Juls and four boys, volunteering at his local church, hunting and cheering on the Seminoles.
Francine Phillips, MPAS, PA-C
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Francine Phillips is a practicing dermatology physician associate specializing in medical dermatology with a focus on inflammatory skin disease. She has held multiple leadership roles on national and state dermatology boards and is a national speaker and advisory board member passionate about delivering practical, clinically relevant education that empowers PAs and NPs nationwide.
Abby Sipe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
DOCS Dermatology
DOCS Dermatology nurse practitioner Abby Sipe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, combines a strong clinical background in emergency medicine and dermatology with a growing national presence in dermatology education and industry collaboration. She serves as a Consulting Faculty Member and Advisory Board Member for MJH Life Sciences’ DermNexus and contributes to multiple educational/advisory initiatives focused on inflammatory skin disease, immunology and patient-centered care. Abby is passionate about translating complex immunologic concepts into practical clinical education for nurse practitioners and physician associates while advocating for high-integrity, compassionate dermatologic care. She is also an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Dermatology for NPs & PAs and actively collaborates with industry partners on advancing dermatology education and innovation.
Above all, she cherishes time spent with her three sons and her college sweetheart turned husband of 20 years and counting. She is easily swayed with the mention of milkshakes and will happily break out in spontaneous dance and/or song if needs must. CAUTION: Slightly volatile and unpredictable before 9AM.
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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Role of Advanced Topical Therapies in Optimizing Management
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Venue: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Scientific Session: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM MT
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