Maija Kiuru, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice Chair Academic Affairs, Department of Dermatology
Professor
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Locations and Contact
Phone: 916-734-6111
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Philosophy of Care
My goal is to provide outstanding and comprehensive dermatologic care for my patients of all ages. I understand the tremendous impact skin diseases can have on physical and mental health, and I and strive for compassionate and thoughtful care.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Kiuru specializes in the two aspects of dermatology, seeing patients and examining skin biopsies under the microscope. With this background she provides a thorough yet practical approach to patient care. She specializes in inherited skin diseases, tumor syndromes, and skin cancer.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Kiuru's research focuses on identifying key genetic drivers of melanocytic tumors and inherited skin disorders, with the goal of improving diagnostic and prognostic tools and uncovering novel targets for prevention and therapy. Dr. Kiuru leads an NIH-funded research program and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, review articles, and book chapters, and has lectured at many national and international meetings.
Division
Dermatopathology
Medical School
M.D., University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland 2005
Other School
Ph.D., University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland 2005
Internship
General Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York NY 2008-2009
Residency
Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York NY 2010-2013
Fellowship
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Department of Dermatology, Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York NY 2009-2010
Fellowship
Dermatopathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, New York NY 2013-2014
Fellowship
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Department of Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York NY 2005-2008
Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Dermatology, UC Davis, 2020
Career Development Award K23, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2019
Career Development Award in Dermatopathology, Dermatology Foundation, 2017
American Society of Dermatopathology, Best Poster Award, 2013
New York Academy of Sciences, Dermatology residents’ night award, 2012
Adjunct Professor (Title of Docent), Molecular Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland, 2010
University of Helsinki Thesis Award for Best Doctoral Thesis (in 2002), 2003
Medix Prize for the Best Scientific Publication in Finland (in 2002), 2003
Thesis Approved with Distinction, University of Helsinki, 2002
Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis, 2026,
Outstanding Mentor in Dermatology, Dermatology Interest Group Association, 2023,
Executive leadership and group coaching experience nominated participant, UC Davis Health/Master Physician Leaders, 2023,
Top downloaded article, “Germline mutations predisposing to melanoma”, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 2022,