Lynn Petukhova
About Lynn Petukhova
Lynn Petukhova is an Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, specializing in immune-mediated skin disorders and precision medicine.
Title: Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health
Lynn Petukhova serves as an Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health. She commenced her role in 2024 and is currently based in New York, New York. As an on-site faculty member, she contributes to various academic and research initiatives within the institution.
Previous Position: Assistant Professor at Columbia University Medical Center
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Petukhova worked at Columbia University Medical Center from 2016 to 2024, holding the position of Assistant Professor for eight years. During her tenure, she was involved in teaching and research activities, particularly in the Departments of Epidemiology and Dermatology.
Education and Expertise: Advanced Studies in Epidemiology, Genetics, and Biostatistics
Petukhova's educational background is extensive, with a PhD in Epidemiology from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health (2007-2013) and an MS in Biostatistics from the same institution (2005-2007). She also earned an MS in Biology (1991-1994) and a BA in Psychology (1987-1991) from Boston College. Her expertise spans genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics.
Research on Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Petukhova initiated an independent research program focused on hidradenitis suppurativa, an inflammatory skin disease. Her work has led to the identification of a new single-gene cause and implicated several immune response pathways involved in the disease's pathogenesis. She is also building large, diverse cohorts for gene discovery and clinical translation related to this condition.
Human Genetic Studies in Immune-Mediated Skin Disorders
Lynn Petukhova conducts human genetic studies to uncover disease mechanisms and enhance diagnostic accuracy in immune-mediated skin disorders. Her research uses these disorders as models for studying pathological inflammation, autoimmunity, tissue regeneration, wound healing, and fibrosis. At NYU, she is also developing methods for implementing precision medicine in treating skin diseases.