
Ellen S. Marmur
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Dermatology
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Genetics and Genomic Sciences
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Specialty
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology
Education
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Cornell University
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Dermatology
New York Hospital Cornell University Med Ctr
Biography
A board-certified dermatologist with advanced training in cosmetic laser surgery and Mohs skin cancer surgery, Dr. Marmur earned her degree in medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine with distinction in research on melanoma vaccines and Alpha Omega Alpha awards for overall excellence in medicine. She received training in internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and further training in dermatology at Cornell Hospital. Dr. Marmur is the principle investigator on over ten research studies including an FDA safety trial using calcium hydroxyapatite filler in dark skin types, treatment of basal cell carcinoma, and new treatments for actinic keratoses.
Member of Professional Organizations
Dr. Marmur is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, New York Dermatologic Society, Women’s Dermatologic Society, American Medical Women’s Association, American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Lectures, Talks and Publications
Dr. Marmur has given numerous lectures both nationally and internationally, and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed publications, including Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Marmur has conducted research on new laser technologies as well as cosmetic fillers such as Radiesse. She was the guest editor for the launch of the new magazine Your Health Now by the publishers of The Merck Manual, and she has been featured in the New York Times, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, W Magazine Allure, Elle, Self, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Parade, In Style, Marie Claire, Oprah, People, Cookie, Women’s Health, Fitness, Ladies Home Journal, Parenting, Golf, WebMD, for Me Magazine, ABC News, WCBS News, Fox News, and the WB Channel. She has been a frequent guest on Martha Stewart Radio (Sirrius) Beauty Talk, and NPR’s How to save your life reaching 33 million listeners.
Recognition
Dr Marmur has received rewards for outstanding research in melanoma vaccines, for excellence in clinical and academic medicine. She has also been awarded for graduating with highest honors, as well as for research at the University of California, San Francisco. In 2007, Dr Ellen Marmur received the honor of being recognized as the “Leading Health Professionals of the World”
In the News
Dr. Marmur raises awareness about the risk of skin cancer in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up. View the PDF.
Related Resources
Clinical Trials
- A Randomized, Evaluator-blinded, parallel, group comparison of photodynamic therapy with levulan topical solution + blue light vs. topical vehicle + blue light for the treatment of actinic keratoses and reduction of new non-melanoma skin cancer on the scalp or both forearms in organ transplant recipients
- The Efficacy and Safety of Alitretinoin in the Treatment of severe Chronic Hand Eczema Refractory to Topical Therapy
- A Pivotal Phase II, Multicenter, Single-Arm, Two-Cohort Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of GDC-0449 in Patients with Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of Mount Sinai School of Medicine often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Marmur during 2011 and/or 2012. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting:
- Allergan, Inc.; Genentech, Inc.; sanofi-aventis
Scientific Advisory Board:
- Allergan, Inc.; DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry-Sponsored Lectures: MSSM faculty occasionally give lectures at events sponsored by industry, but only if the events are free of any marketing purpose.
- Allergan, Inc.; Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation; sanofi-aventis
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website at http://www.mssm.edu/about-us/services-and-resources/faculty-resources/handbooks-and-policies/faculty-handbook. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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