LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
- “The Importance of Cholesterol Biosynthesis in Osteoblastic Cell Differentiation.” American Heart Association Roundtable Discussions, Los Angeles, CA. August 2000.
- “The Cholesterol Biosynthetic Pathway and its Role in the Osteoblastic Differentiation of Marrow Stromal Cells.” Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA. January 2002.
- “Ox-PAPC Increases Endothelial Cell/Monocyte Interaction by Altering the Distribution and Activation of Caveolar Membrane Proteins.” Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA. January 2003.
- “Oxidized Phospholipids induce IL-8 Expression in Endothelial Cells through a Tyrosine Kinase-mediated Pathway.” UCLA Molecular Biology Institute, Lake Arrowhead, CA. November 2003.
- “Oxidized Phospholipids Induce IL-8 Expression in Endothelial Cells through Activation of the JAK/STAT Pathway.” Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA. January 2004. (Winner of the Edwin E. Osgood Award)
- “Role of Lipid Oxidation in Atherosclerosis.” UCLA School of Medicine Board of Trustees Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. February 2004.
- “Ox-PAPC induces IL-8 Expression in Endothelial Cells through a JAK2/STAT3-mediated Pathway.” Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 5th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. March 2004.
- “Oxidized Phospholipids and the Signal Transduction Pathway Mediating IL-8 Synthesis.” UCLA Cellular and Molecular Pathology Conference, Ventura, CA. April 2004.
- “Role of SREBP Activation in IL-8 Transcription by Oxidized Phospholipids.” Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA. February 2005. (Winner of the WSCI/WSPR Subspecialty Award)
- “Activation of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase by Oxidized Phospholipids Regulates Interleukin-8 Expression in Endothelial Cells.” Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 6th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. April 2005.
- “Role of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in IL-8 Expression by Oxidized Phospholipids.” American Heart Association Young Investigator Forum, Irvine, CA. September 2005.
- “Activation of Human Endothelial Cells by Oxidized Phospholipids.” UCLA Department of Pathology Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA. November 2005.
- “Role of Nitric Oxide in the Inflammatory Response Induced by Oxidized Phospholipids.” Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA. February 2006.
- “Role of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in the Inflammatory Response Induced by Oxidized Phospholipids in Human Endothelial Cells.” Experimental Biology, San Francisco, CA. April 2006.
- “Role of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in the Activation of Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein by Oxidized Phospholipids.” Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 7th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. April 2006. (Winner of the Irvine H. Page Young Investigator Award)
- HDL Modulates Oxidized Phospholipid Signaling in Endothelial Cells from Pro-Inflammatory to Anti-Inflammatory.” Western Student Medical Research Forum, Carmel, CA. February 2007.
- “Planar Xanthomas.” Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatological Society, Los Angeles, CA. February 2010.
- “Pathogenesis of Psoriasis and Atherosclerosis; Does one plaque lead to another?” UCLA Dermatology Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA. April 2010.
- “Scleromyxedema.” Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatological Society, Los Angeles, CA. October 2010.
- “Cutaneous Mucormycosis Presenting as Ecthyma Gangrenosum in a Neutropenic Child with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.” American Academy of Dermatology Gross and Microscopic Session, San Diego, CA. March 2012.
- “Role of Lipid Metabolism in Dermatology and Disease.” UCLA Dermatology Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA. March 2011.
- “Wound Healing: From Benchside to Bedside.” UCLA Dermatology Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA. January 2012.
- “Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis of the Hand Presenting in a Hispanic Male Following a Bar Fight.” American Academy of Dermatology Gross and Microscopic Session, San Diego, CA. March 2012.
- “Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis.” Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatological Society Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. March 2012.
- “Primary Systemic Amyloidosis in a Liver Transplant Patient.” Pacific Dermatology Association (PDA) Annual Meeting, Huntington Beach, CA. August 2012.
- “Combining Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers with Lasers and Medical Devices.” American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. April 2013.
- “Treatment of Actinic Damage using Fractionated Lasers. American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. May 2013.
- “Identifying Genetic Signatures in Subtypes of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. May 2013. (Winner of the Theodore Tromovitch Award)
- “Incidence of Invasion Found During Treatment of Superficial/in-situ Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers by Mohs Micrographic Surgery.” International Investigative Dermatology (IID) Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland. May 2013.
- “Local Anesthesia of Cutaneous Surgery.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. July 2013.
- “Principles of Mohs Micrographic Surgery.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. July 2013.
- “Reconstruction of Nasal Alar Defects.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2013.
- “Approach to Regional Reconstruction.” American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) Regional Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 2013.
- “Nasal Valve and Role in Nasal Reconstruction.” American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. May 2014.
- “Hemostasis and Suturing.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 2014.
- “Nasal Alar Reconstruction.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 2014.
- “Fractional Radiofrequency: Can We Tighten Skin?” California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (CSFPS) Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA. February 2015.
- “Skin Cancer in Immunosuppressed Transplant Patients.” Cedars-Sinai Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA. April 2015.
- “Myocutaneous Flaps.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. July 2015.
- “My Favorite Flaps.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. July 2015.
- “Forehead Defect.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2015.
- “Reconstruction for Trunk and Extremities.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2015.
- “Delayed Graftification – Overview of Interpolation Flaps.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. October 2015.
- “Fractional Radiofrequency Skin Tightening” California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (CSFPS) Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA. February 2016.
- “My Favorite Flaps.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. July 2016.
- “Dermatology 101: Bumps and Lumps.” Cedars-Sinai Internal Medicine resident lecture, Los Angeles, CA. September 2016.
- “Non-melanoma Skin Cancer: Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment Options.” Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Pod Lecture, Beverly Hills, CA. October 2016.
- “Neural Anatomy of the Head and Neck: Motor and Sensory.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. November 2016.
- “Transposition Flaps.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. November 2016.
- “Multi-Disciplinary Management of High-Risk Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers.” California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (CSFPS) Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA. February 2017.
- “Rosacea, Facial Erythema and Vascular Lasers.” Advanced Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology (AACD) Meeting, Marina del Rey, CA. January 2018.
- “RF and Skin Tightening.” Advanced Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology (AACD) Meeting, Marina del Rey, CA. January 2018.
- “Periorbital Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Options (Fillers/Toxins/Devices).” Advanced Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology (AACD) Meeting, Marina del Rey, CA. January 2018.
- “Radiofrequency and Skin Tightening.” California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (CSFPS) Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA. February 2018.
- “Management of High-Risk Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers.” California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (CSFPS) Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA. February 2018.
- “RF Devices for Skin Tightening.” Los Angeles Multi-Specialty Cosmetic Academy. Beverly Hills, CA. March 2018.
- “My Favorite Flaps.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. August 2018.
- “Facial Lines – How to Design Reconstruction.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. August 2018.
- “Basic Flap Design.” American Society for Dermatologic Society (ASDS) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. October 2018.
- “Review of RF and Skin Tightening.” Advanced Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology (AACD) Meeting, Marina del Rey, CA. January 2019.
- “Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Management of High-Risk Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers.” Advanced Aesthetics & Cosmetic Dermatology (AACD) Meeting, Marina del Rey, CA. January 2019.
- “Incorporating Gene Expression Profiling for Melanoma into Clinical Practice: Molecular Information for Personalized Management Decisions.” Scripps 29th Annual Cutaneous Malignancy Update, San Diego, CA, January 2019.
- “Skin Tightening Using Radiofrequency.” Los Angeles Multi-Specialty Cosmetic Academy. Beverly Hills, CA. March 2019.
- “Flap Reconstruction Favorites.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. July 2019.
- “Facial Lines – How to Optimize Reconstruction.” Hugh Greenway’s Superficial Anatomy and Cutaneous Surgery Course, San Diego, CA. July 2019.
- “Melanoma Update.” DERM NP/PA Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, July 2019.
- “Update on Vascular Lasers.” California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (CSFPS) Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA. February 2020.
BIBLIOGRAPHY/PUBLICATIONS
Research Papers (Peer-Reviewed)
- Parhami F, Tintut Y, Beamer W, Gharavi NM, Goodman W, and Demer LL. Atherogenic high-fat diet reduces bone mineralization in mice. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 16(1): 182-8, 2001.
- Parhami F, Mody N, Gharavi NM, Ballard A, Tintut Y, and Demer LL. Role of the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway in osteoblastic differentiation of marrow stromal cells. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 17(11):1997-2003, 2002.
- Walton KA, Hsieh X, Gharavi NM, Wang S, Wang G, Yeh M, Cole AL, and Berliner JA. Receptors involved in the Ox-PAPC-mediated synthesis of IL-8: A role for toll-like receptor 4 and a GPI anchored protein. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 278(32):29661-6, 2003.
- Yeh M**, Gharavi NM**, Choi J, Hsieh X, Cole AL, Reddy S, and Berliner JA. Endothelial IL-8 induction by phospholipid oxidation products (Ox-PAPC) requires activation of c-Src kinase. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 279(29):30175-81, 2004. ** Co-First Authors
- Gharavi NM, Baker NA, Mouillesseaux KP, Yeung W, Honda H, Hsieh X, Yeh M, Smart EJ, and Berliner JA. Role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase in SREBP activation by oxidized phospholipids. Circulation Research. 31;98(6):768-76, 2006.
- Gargalovic PS, Imura M, Zhang B, Gharavi NM, Clark MJ, Yang WP, He A, Truong A, Nelson S, Horvath S, Berliner JA, Kirchgessner TG, Lusis AJ. Identification of inflammatory gene modules based on variations of human endothelial cell responses to oxidized lipids. Proc Natl Acad Sci 103(34):12741-6, 2006.
- Gargalovic PS, Gharavi NM, Clark MJ, Pagnon J, Yang WP, He A, Truong A, Baruch-Oren T, Berliner JA, Kirchgessner TG, Lusis AJ. The unfolded protein response is an important regulator of inflammatory genes in endothelial cells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 26(11):2490-6, 2006.
- Zimman A, Mouillesseaux KP, Le T, Gharavi NM, Ryvkin A, Graeber TG, Chen TT, Watson AD, Berliner JA. Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 plays a role in the activation of aortic endothelial cells by oxidized phospholipids. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 27(2):332-8, 2007.
- Gharavi NM, Gargalovic PS, Chang I, Araujo JA, Clark MJ, Lam Zseto W, Watson AD, and Berliner JA. High-density lipoprotein modulates oxidized phospholipid signaling in human endothelial cells from pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 27(6):1346-53, 2007.
- Navab M, Yu R, Gharavi NM, Huang W, Ezra N, Lotfizadeh A, Anantharamaiah GM, Alipour N, Van Len BJ, Reddy ST, and Marelli D. High-density lipoprotein: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Current Atherosclerosis Reports. 9(3):244-248, 2007.
- Gharavi NM, Alva JA, Mouillesseaux KP, Lai C, Yeh M, Yeung W, Johnson J, Szeto WL, Hong L, Fishbein M, Wei L, Pfeffer LM, Fu XY and Berliner JA. Role of the JAK/STAT pathway in the regulation of IL-8 transcription by oxidized phospholipids in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 282(43):31460-8, 2008.
- Lee S, Gharavi NM, Honda H, Chang I, Kim B, Jen N, Li R, Zimman A, Berliner JA. A role for NADPH oxidase 4 in the activation of vascular endothelial cells by oxidized phospholipids. Free Radic Biol Med. 15;47(2):145-51, 2009.
- Jeon H, Sarantopoulos GP, Gharavi NM, Taylor E, Chiu MW. Acquired perforating dermatosis associated with metastatic colon cancer. Dermatol Online J. Nov 15;17(11):7, 2011.
- Mong C, Tsai M, Gharavi NM, Smart CN, Lee DJ and Young LC. Abatacept-induced lupus erythematosus panniculitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Proceedings. 16:25-30, 2012.
- Gharavi NM, Kabir Y, Hsiao JL, and Chiu MW. Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis of the hand. J Drugs in Dermatology. 12;1: 117-119. 2013.
- Chow C, Gharavi NM, Smart CN, Yashar S, and Young, LC. An unusual presentation and distribution of generalized eruptive syringomas. Skin Med. 11;1:12-17. 2013.
- Boisnic S, Divaris M, Nelson A, Gharavi NM, and Lask GP. A clinical and biological evaluation of a novel, non-invasive radiofrequency device for reduction of adipose tissue. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 46:94–103. 2014.
- Famenini S, Gharavi NM, Beynet DP. Finasteride-induced melasma in a Caucasian male. J Drugs Dermatol. 13(4):484-6. 2014
- Aleshin M, Custis T, Gharavi NM, and Young LC. Waxy indurated plaques of the eyelids. Cutis. 95(2):E24-7. 2015.
- Gharavi NM, Diehl, J, Soriano T. Cutaneous sarcoidosis successfully treated with intralesional 5-Fluorouracil. Dematol Surg. 41(9):1082-5. 2015.
- Gharavi NM, Rubin AG, Lee PK, and Beynet DB. Twist and Snout: A novel cartilage graft alteration for repairing a nasal alar defect. (In Press)
- Gharavi NM, Breithaupt AD, Sako E, Beynet DP, and Greco JF. Incidence of invasion of squamous cell carcinoma in-situ and superficial basal cell carcinoma found during Mohs micrographic surgery. (In Press)
- Etzkorn JR, Gharavi NM, Carr DR, Tope WD, Bordeaux JS, Maher IA. Examining the Relevance to Patients of Complications in the American College of Mohs Surgery Registry: Results of a Delphi Consensus Process. Dermatol Surg. 2018 Jun;44(6):763-76.
- Yoshia EJ, Luu M, Freeman M, Essner R, Gharavi NM, Shiao SL, Mallen-St. Clair J, Hamid O, Ho AS and Zumsteg ZS. The association between facility characteristics and survival in patients with localized Merkel cell carcinoma. J Surg Oncol. 2020 Apr
- Tam M, Luu M, Barker C, Gharavi NM, Hamid O, Shiao SL, Nguyen AT, Lu DJ, Ho AS, and Zumsteg ZS. Improved survival in women versus men with Merkel cell carcinoma. J Am Acad Derm (In Press)
- Nguyen AT, Luu M, Lu DJ, Hamid O, Mallen-St Clair J, Faries MB, Gharavi NM, Ho AS, and Zumsteg ZS. Quantitative metastatic lymph node burden and survival in Merkel cell carcinoma. J Am Acad Dermaol (In Press)
Chapters
- Gharavi NM, Lask GP. “Anesthesia and Analgesia” in Procedural Dermatology. Avram M, Avram M, Ratner D. McGraw-Hill, New York, New York. 2015. IBSN10: 0071795065
Reviews
- Berliner JA, Gharavi NM. Endothelial cell regulation by phospholipid oxidation products. Free Radic Biol Med. 45(2):119-23, 2008.
- Navab M, Gharavi NM, Watson AD. Inflammation and metabolic disorders. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 11(4):459-64, 2008.
- Gharavi NM, Breithaupt A, Lee PK, and Lask GP. Soft tissue augmentation – A review. Cosmetic Dermatology. 25:160-166, 2012.
- Breithaupt AD, Gharavi NM, and Jalian HR. Common lasers in dermatology. J Drugs in Dermatology. 12;1: 114-115. 2013.
- Liu MH, Beynet DP,Gharavi NM. Overview of Deep Dermal Fillers. Facial Plast Surg. 2019 Jun;35(3):224-229.
- Custis T, Hu J, Gharavi NM, Soriano T. Complications of soft tissue augmentation: A review. Cosmetic Dermatology (In press).
Abstracts
- Gharavi NM, Mody N, Ballard A, and Parhami F. The Role of the Cholesterol Biosynthetic Pathway in the Osteoblastic Differentiation of Marrow Stromal Cells. J. Investigative Medicine. 50(S1);185., 2004.
- Gharavi NM, Cole AL, Hsieh X, and Berliner JA. Ox-PAPC Increases Endothelial Cell/Monocyte Interaction by Altering the Distribution and Activation of Caveolar Membrane Proteins. J. Investigative Medicine. 51(S1):257, 2004.
- Gharavi NM, Yeh M, Walton KA, and Berliner JA. Oxidized-1-Palmitoyl-2-Arachidonoyl-sn-Glycero-2-Phosphorylcholine induces Interleukin-8 Expression in Endothelial Cells through a TLR4-JAK/SAT Pathway. J. Investigative Medicine. 52(S1):3., 2004.
- Gharavi NM, Yeh M, Johnson J, Qiao JH, and Berliner JA. Ox-PAPC induces IL-8 Expression in Endothelial Cells through a JAK2/STAT3-mediated Pathway. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 24 (S1):267, 2004.
- Gargalovic P, Gharavi NM, Clark MJ, Yang WP, He A, Truong A, Baruch-Oren, Berliner JA, Kirchgessner TG, Lusis AJ. Oxidized Phospholipids Mediate Induction of the Unfolded Protein Response in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells: Atheroprotective Role of HDL. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 25 (5):21, 2005.
- Gharavi NM, Baker N, Honda H, Smart EJ, and Berliner JA. Activation of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase by Oxidized Phospholipids Regulates Interleukin 8 Expression in Endothelial Cells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 25 (5):67, 2005.
- Gharavi NM, Baker NA, Yeh M, and Berliner JA. Role of SREBP Activation in the Regulation of IL-8 Transcription by Oxidized Phospholipids.” J. Investigative Medicine. 53(S1):175, 2005.
- Gharavi NM, Smart EJ, and Berliner JA. Role of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in the SREBP Activation by Ox-PAPC. FASEB J. 20:5368, 2006.
- Gharavi NM, Baker NA, Mouillesseaux KP, Yeung W, Honda H, Hsieh X, Yeh M, Smart EJ, and Berliner JA. Role of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in the Activation of Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein by Oxidized Phospholipids. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 26(5):25, 2006.
- Gargalovic PG, Imura M, Zhang B, Gharavi NM, Clark MJ, Pagnon J, Yang WP, He A, Truong A, Patel S, Nelson S, Horvath S, Berliner JA, Kirchgessner TG, and Lusis AJ. Human Genetic Variation Modulates Endothelial Responses to Oxidized Lipids Revealing the Link Between the Unfolded Protein Response and Inflammation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 26(5):40, 2006.
- Gargalovic P, Gharavi NM, Clark MJ, Yang WP, He A, Truong A, Baruch-Oren, Berliner JA, Kirchgessner TG, Lusis AJ. Oxidized Phospholipids Mediate Induction of the Unfolded Protein Response in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells: Atheroprotective Role of HDL. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 25(5):21, 2006.
- Gharavi NM, Gargalovic P, Chang I, Araujo J, Watson AD, Lusis AJ, and Berliner JA. HDL Modulates Oxidized Phospholipid Signaling in Endothelial Cells from Pro-Inflammatory to Anti-Inflammatory. J. Investigative Medicine. Vol. 55(1),52, 2006.
- Gharavi NM, Cruz D, Watson AD, Miller CS, Montoya D, Ochoa MT, Sieling PA, Gutierrez M, Navab M, Witztum JL, Fogelman AM, Rea TH, Eisenberg D, Berliner JA, Modlin RL. On the Origin of the Virchow Cell in Leprosy – Role of Host-Derived Lipids. J. Investigative Dermatology. 128:S83, 2008.
- Gharavi NM, Wharton D, Navab M, Lee S, Berliner JA, Fogelman AM, Modlin RL. The Intersection Between Tissue Macrophages and Host Lipid Metabolism in Psoriasis. J. Investigative Dermatology. 131:S31, 2011.