Noah Craft, M.D., D.T.M.H, Ph.D.

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A Short Biography:

Dr. Craft attended Brown University as an undergraduate and then attended UCLA for medical school and graduate school. His PhD research was performed in the lab of Charles Sawyers and was focused on the molecular biology of prostate cancer progression. He completed his dermatology residency at UCLA in the STAR program. There, he also completed his post-doctoral research in the laboratory of Jeffery F. Miller in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA working on vaccines to treat melanoma and prevent the tropical parasite Leishmania. During medical school, Dr. Craft developed an interest in tropical medicine and parasitology. He completed an externship at FIOCRUZ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2005, he completed the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His clinical interests include melanoma, tropical dermatology, and the development of visual medicine diagnostic and training tools for clinicians. He is currently the principal investigator for several clinical trials for patients with melanoma. Dr. Craft is a volunteer dermatologist at the Venice Free Family Clinic.and is also:
Work Titles
CTSI Member, CTSI Member, Center for Translational Technologies
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Associate Director, Dermatology Residency Training Program Assistant Professor In-Residence, Department of Medicine
UCLA Associate Professor In-Residence, Dermatology Member, Tumor Immunology Program at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) Assistant Professor In-Residence, Infectious Diseases
Education:
Degrees:
D.T.M.H, LSHTM, 2005
M.D., UCLA School of Medicine, 2000
Ph.D., UCLA Molecular Biology Institute, 2000
S.B., Brown University, Providence, RI, 1989 - 1993
Fellowship:
2001 - 2005 UCLA Department of Medicine STAR Program, Dermatology and Microbiology
Internship:
2000 - 2001 Olive View County Hospital, Sylmar, CA (UCLA)
Academic Experience:
2002 - 2005 UCLA Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology
Certifications:
Certifications:
2005 American Board of Dermatology, UCLA Dermatology
Education:
Education:
1991 Sea Education Association, Woods Hole, MA, Marine Biology

Contact Information:

Department Email Address:

ncraft@lundquist.org

Email Address:

ncraft@ucla.edu


Website:

Dr. Craft's home page
VisualDx Editorial Board

Fax Number:

310-781-9328

Work Phone Number:

310-222-8011

310-222-8022

310-501-0413

310-781-1447

Mailing Address:

Hanley-Hardison Research Center
1124 West Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90502


Detailed Biography:

Dr. Craft attended Brown University and then after working as a technician at UCSF in San Francisco, attended UCLA for medical school and graduate school. His PhD research was performed in the lab of Charles Sawyers and was focused on the molecular biology of prostate cancer progression. He completed his dermatology residency at UCLA in the STAR program. There, he completed his post-doctoral research in the laboratory of Jeffery F. Miller in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA working on Listeria monocytogenes as a model to study host immunity against Leishmaniasis and melanoma. During medical school, Dr. Craft developed an interest in tropical medicine and parastiology. He completed an externship at FIOCRUZ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Most recently, he completed the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His clinical interests include tropical dermatology, melanoma immunotherapy, and the development of visual medicine diagnostic and training tools for clinicians. His laboratory, based at Harbor-UCLA is focused on therapeutic vaccine development and translational research related to immunotherapy of leishmania and melanoma.

Publications:

A selected list of publications:

Fitz-Gibbon Sorel, Tomida Shuta, Chiu Bor-Han, Nguyen Lin, Du Christine, Liu Minghsun, Elashoff David, Erfe Marie C, Loncaric Anya, Kim Jenny, Modlin Robert L, Miller Jeff F, Sodergren Erica, Craft Noah, Weinstock George M, Li Huiying   Propionibacterium Acnes Strain Populations in the Human Skin Microbiome Associated with Acne The Journal of investigative dermatology, 2013; .
Maretti-Mira Ana Claudia, Bittner Jaime, Oliveira-Neto Manoel Paes, Liu Minghsun, Kang Dezhi, Li Huiying, Pirmez Claude, Craft Noah   Transcriptome patterns from primary cutaneous Leishmania braziliensis infections associate with eventual development of mucosal disease in humans PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2012; 6(9): e1816.
Garcerant Daniel, Rubiano Luisa, Blanco Victor, Martinez Javier, Baker Nancy C, Craft Noah   Possible links between sickle cell crisis and pentavalent antimony The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2012; 86(6): 1057-61.
Bruhn Kevin W, Birnbaum Ron, Haskell Jacquelyn, Vanchinathan Veena, Greger Stephanie, Narayan Rupa, Chang Pei-Lin, Tran Thu Anh, Hickerson Suzanne M, Beverley Stephen M, Wilson Mary E, Craft Noah   Killed but metabolically active Leishmania infantum as a novel whole-cell vaccine for visceral leishmaniasis Clinical and vaccine immunology : CVI, 2012; 19(4): 490-8.
Tietze Julia K, Wilkins Danice E C, Sckisel Gail D, Bouchlaka Myriam N, Alderson Kory L, Weiss Jonathan M, Ames Erik, Bruhn Kevin W, Craft Noah, Wiltrout Robert H, Longo Dan L, Lanier Lewis L, Blazar Bruce R, Redelman Doug, Murphy William J   Delineation of antigen-specific and antigen-nonspecific CD8(+) memory T-cell responses after cytokine-based cancer immunotherapy Blood, 2012; 119(13): 3073-83.
Erfe Marie Crisel B, David Consuelo V, Huang Cher, Lu Victoria, Maretti-Mira Ana Claudia, Haskell Jacquelyn, Bruhn Kevin W, Yeaman Michael R, Craft Noah   Efficacy of synthetic peptides RP-1 and AA-RP-1 against Leishmania species in vitro and in vivo Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 2012; 56(2): 658-65.
Grossberg Anna L, Carranza Dafnis, Lamp Karen, Chiu Melvin W, Lee Catherine, Craft Noah   Dermatologic care in the homeless and underserved populations: observations from the Venice Family Clinic Cutis; cutaneous medicine for the practitioner, 2012; 89(1): 25-32.
Narayan Rupa, Nguyen Hong, Bentow Jason J, Moy Lauren, Lee Diana K, Greger Stephanie, Haskell Jacquelyn, Vanchinathan Veena, Chang Pei-Lin, Tsui Shanli, Konishi Tamiko, Comin-Anduix Begonya, Dauphine Christine, Vargas Hernan I, Economou James S, Ribas Antoni, Bruhn Kevin W, Craft Noah   Immunomodulation by imiquimod in patients with high-risk primary melanoma The Journal of investigative dermatology, 2012; 132(1): 163-9.
Rodriguez-Pinto Daniel, Navas Adriana, Blanco Víctor Manuel, Ramírez Lady, Garcerant Daniel, Cruz Adriana, Craft Noah, Saravia Nancy Gore   Regulatory T cells in the pathogenesis and healing of chronic human dermal leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (Viannia) species PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2012; 6(4): e1627.
Chung Catherine, Tumeh Paul C, Birnbaum Ron, Tan Belinda H, Sharp Linda, McCoy Erin, Mercurio Mary Gail, Craft Noah   Characteristic purpura of the ears, vasculitis, and neutropenia--a potential public health epidemic associated with levamisole-adulterated cocaine Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2011; 65(4): 722-5.
Maretti-Mira Ana Cláudia, de Pinho Rodrigues Karis Maria, de Oliveira-Neto Manoel Paes, Pirmez Claude, Craft Noah   MMP-9 activity is induced by Leishmania braziliensis infection and correlates with mucosal leishmaniasis Acta tropica, 2011; 119(2-3): 160-4.
Hu Jenny, McKoy Karen, Papier Art, Klaus Sidney, Ryan Terence, Grossman Henning, Masenga Elisante J, Sethi Aisha, Craft Noah   Dermatology and HIV/AIDS in Africa Journal of global infectious diseases, 2011; 3(3): 275-80.
Farshidi Dina, Craft Noah, Ochoa Maria Teresa   Mobile teledermatology: As doctors and patients are increasingly mobile, technology keeps us connected Skinmed, 2011; 9(4): 231-8.
Dong Dezheng, Stapleton Christopher, Luo Biquan, Xiong Shigang, Ye Wei, Zhang Yi, Jhaveri Niyati, Zhu Genyuan, Ye Risheng, Liu Zhi, Bruhn Kevin W, Craft Noah, Groshen Susan, Hofman Florence M, Lee Amy S   A critical role for GRP78/BiP in the tumor microenvironment for neovascularization during tumor growth and metastasis Cancer research, 2011; 71(8): 2848-57.
Wang Lixin, Million Mulugeta, Rivier Jean, Rivier Catherine, Craft Noah, Stenzel-Poore Mary P, Taché Yvette   CRF receptor antagonist astressin-B reverses and prevents alopecia in CRF over-expressing mice PloS one, 2011; 6(2): e16377.
David Consuelo V, Chira Sandy, Eells Samantha J, Ladrigan Manasi, Papier Art, Miller Loren G, Craft Noah   Diagnostic accuracy in patients admitted to hospitals with cellulitis Dermatology online journal, 2011; 17(3): 1.
Birnbaum Ron, Craft Noah   Innate immunity and Leishmania vaccination strategies Dermatologic clinics, 2011; 29(1): 89-102.
Basile Amy, Simzar Soheil, Bentow Jason, Antelo Fernando, Shitabata Paul, Peng Shi-Kaung, Craft Noah   Disseminated Strongyloides stercoralis: hyperinfection during medical immunosuppression Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010; 63(5): 896-902.
Thalhofer Colin J, Graff Joel W, Love-Homan Laurie, Hickerson Suzanne M, Craft Noah, Beverley Stephen M, Wilson Mary E   In vivo imaging of transgenic Leishmania parasites in a live host Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE, 2010; 63(41): .
Ezra Navid, Ochoa Maria Teresa, Craft Noah   Human immunodeficiency virus and leishmaniasis Journal of global infectious diseases, 2010; 2(3): 248-57.
Eells S J, Chira S, David C G, Craft N, Miller L G   Non-suppurative cellulitis: risk factors and its association with Staphylococcus aureus colonization in an area of endemic community-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus infections Epidemiology and infection, 2010; 54(7): 1-7.
Brahn Ernest, Pegues David A, Yao Qingping, Craft Noah   Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis masquerading as Wegener granulomatosis Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases, 2010; 16(3): 125-8.
Bruhn Kevin W, Marathe Chaitra, Maretti-Mira Ana Cláudia, Nguyen Hong, Haskell Jacquelyn, Tran Thu Anh, Vanchinathan Veena, Gaur Upasna, Wilson Mary E, Tontonoz Peter, Craft Noah   LXR deficiency confers increased protection against visceral Leishmania infection in mice PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2010; 4(11): e886.
David Consuelo V, Craft Noah   Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Dermatologic therapy, 2009; 22(6): 491-502.
Vo Dan D, Prins Robert M, Begley Jonathan L, Donahue Timothy R, Morris Lilah F, Bruhn Kevin W, de la Rocha Pilar, Yang Meng-Yin, Mok Stephen, Garban Hermes J, Craft Noah, Economou James S, Marincola Francesco M, Wang Ena, Ribas Antoni   Enhanced antitumor activity induced by adoptive T-cell transfer and adjunctive use of the histone deacetylase inhibitor LAQ824 Cancer research, 2009; 69(22): 8693-9.
Begley Jonathan, Vo Dan D, Morris Lilah F, Bruhn Kevin W, Prins Robert M, Mok Stephen, Koya Richard C, Garban Hermes J, Comin-Anduix Begonya, Craft Noah, Ribas Antoni   Immunosensitization with a Bcl-2 small molecule inhibitor Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII, 2009; 58(5): 699-708.
Swerdlin Amy, Berkowitz Carol, Craft Noah   Cutaneous signs of child abuse Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2007; 57(3): 371-92.
Bruhn Kevin W, Craft Noah, Miller Jeff F   Listeria as a vaccine vector Microbes and infection / Institut Pasteur, 2007; 9(10): 1226-35.
Lee Bonnie, Chiu Melvin, Soriano Teresa, Craft Noah   Adult-onset tufted angioma: a case report and review of the literature Cutis; cutaneous medicine for the practitioner, 2006; 78(5): 341-5.
Prins Robert M, Bruhn Kevin W, Craft Noah, Lin Jia Wei, Kim Choong-Hyun, Odesa Sylvia K, Miller Jeff F, Liau Linda M   Central nervous system tumor immunity generated by a recombinant listeria monocytogenes vaccine targeting tyrosinase related protein-2 and real-time imaging of intracranial tumor burden Neurosurgery, 2006; 58(1): 169-78; discussion 169-78.
Prins Robert M, Craft Noah, Bruhn Kevin W, Khan-Farooqi Haumith, Koya Richard C, Stripecke Renata, Miller Jeff F, Liau Linda M   The TLR-7 agonist, imiquimod, enhances dendritic cell survival and promotes tumor antigen-specific T cell priming: relation to central nervous system antitumor immunity Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950), 2006; 176(1): 157-64.
Craft Noah, Bruhn Kevin W, Nguyen Bidong D, Prins Robert, Lin Jia Wei, Liau Linda M, Miller Jeffery F   The TLR7 agonist imiquimod enhances the anti-melanoma effects of a recombinant Listeria monocytogenes vaccine Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950), 2005; 175(3): 1983-90.
Craft Noah, Bruhn Kevin W, Nguyen Bidong D, Prins Robert, Liau Linda M, Collisson Eric A, De Abhijit, Kolodney Michael S, Gambhir Sanjiv S, Miller Jeff F   Bioluminescent imaging of melanoma in live mice The Journal of investigative dermatology, 2005; 125(1): 159-65.
Bruhn Kevin W, Craft Noah, Nguyen Bidong D, Yip Jimmy, Miller Jeff F   Characterization of anti-self CD8 T-cell responses stimulated by recombinant Listeria monocytogenes expressing the melanoma antigen TRP-2 Vaccine, 2005; 23(33): 4263-72.
Craft Noah   Redefining the dermatologist-academy-industry relationship: an open letter Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2005; 52(3 Pt 1): 536-7; discussion 537.
Simzar Soheil, Rotunda Adam M, Craft Noah   Scrotal ulceration as a consequence of all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2005; 4(2): 231-2.
Golod Olga, Soriano Teresa, Craft Noah   Palisaded encapsulated neuroma--a classic presentation of a commonly misdiagnosed neural tumor Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2005; 4(1): 92-4.
Rotunda Adam M, Cotliar Jonathan, Haley Jennifer C, Craft Noah   Unilateral Darier's disease associated with migraine headache responsive to isotretinoin Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2005; 52(1): 175-6.
Rotunda Adam M, Craft Noah, Haley Jennifer C   Hyperkeratotic plaques on the palms and soles. Palmoplantar lichen planus, hyperkeratotic variant Archives of dermatology, 2004; 140(10): 1275-80.
Rotunda, AM Craft, N Haley, JC   Hyperkeratotic plaques on the palms and soles. Palmoplantar lichen planus, hyperkeratotic variant Archives of dermatology. , 2004; 140(10): 1275-80.
Craft, N Chhor, C Tran, C Belldegrun, A DeKernion, J Witte, ON Said, J Reiter, RE Sawyers, CL   Evidence for clonal outgrowth of androgen-independent prostate cancer cells from androgen-dependent tumors through a two-step process Cancer research. , 1999; 59(19): 5030-6.
Abreu-Martin, MT Chari, A Palladino, AA Craft, NA Sawyers, CL   Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 1 activates androgen receptor-dependent transcription and apoptosis in prostate cancer Molecular and cellular biology. , 1999; 19(7): 5143-54.
Andrawis, NS Craft, N Abernethy, DR   Calcium antagonists block angiotensin II-mediated vasoconstriction in humans: comparison with their effect on phenylephrine-induced vasoconstriction The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. , 1992; 261(3): 879-84.

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