Vermén M. Verallo-Rowell, M.D. is a respected expert in sunscreens, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, novel uses of ingredients in skin diseases (actives, virgin coconut oil, coconut-derived monoglycerides, etc.) acne, cosmetic dermatology, and nutrition in dermatology. She is a well-cited author of multiple clinical studies published in such journals as Dermatitis, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology and Archives of Dermatology. Dr. Verallo-Rowell is a sought-after speaker around the world. She has been a pioneer researcher since her award-winning paper in Cutis on the analysis on hair in hair loss in 1965, as a young resident at Cleveland Clinic, and has conducted numerous clinical studies for such companies as Abbott, Candela, Galderma, Pfizer, Roche, Sandoz Schering AG, Schering- Plough, VMV Hypoallergenics, and Wyeth, many of which she has published and/or presented. Dr. Verallo-Rowell continues to perform multiple clinical research studies on cosmetics, laser treatments, pharmaceuticals and regulatory trials annually through her own research protocols, on her own study interests as well as from requesting companies.

• Program Director, VMV Skin Research Centre + Clinics
• Diplomate and Fellow Philippine Dermatological Society
• Chairman, Dermatopathology Subspecialty Core Group, Philippine Dermatological Society
• Diplomate and Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Member, International Society of Dermatology
• Member, The Photomedicine Society
• Member, American Association for Women in Dermatology
• Member, American Contact Dermatitis Society
• Member, Asian Dermatological Association
• Co-founder, Dermatology Foundation Philippines