Hossein Akbarialiabad, MD, MSc, HMBA

Transitional Year Resident
Washington University in St. Louis

Biography

Hossein Akbarialiabad, MD, MSc, HMBA is a physician-scientist and innovation-focused dermatologist working at the intersection of clinical dermatology, artificial intelligence, and advanced biomedical technologies. His work centers on the application of space-derived technologies in dermatology, including closed-loop clinical systems, AI-enabled imaging, and digital twins.

Dr. Akbarialiabad has received multiple national and international recognitions for innovation and is an author of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Nature, The Lancet, and NEJM AI. His research emphasizes the development of scalable, ethical, and patient-centered technologies designed to enhance dermatologic care across diverse settings, with particular focus on precision medicine and underserved populations. He is committed to bridging academia, industry, and clinical practice to translate cutting-edge innovation into real-world impact.