06/04/2026
We’re excited to have Leandra Barnes, MD (Stanford University) as a featured speaker at the PDA 78th Annual Meeting, taking place August 21–23, 2026, at the Everline Resort in Lake Tahoe, CA.
Dr. Barnes is a board-certified dermatologist at Stanford Health Care and an Instructor of Dermatology at Stanford School of Medicine.
Dr. Barnes specializes in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), skin cancer, and conditions that disproportionately affect people of color. Dr. Barnes is Co-Director of the Stanford Medicine Hidradenitis Suppurativa Specialty Clinic, Founding Director of the Stanford Medicine Skin of Color Program, and Director of Advocacy, Equity, and Inclusion within Stanford Dermatology.
Dr. Barnes’ research focuses on the causes of HS, improving access to care, and advancing melanoma awareness among underserved populations. Dr. Barnes has published extensively in leading dermatology journals and is a frequent invited speaker at national and international conferences.
Dr. Barnes will share her expertise through 2 sessions:
· Special Populations: Skin Color | 11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
· HS: Procedural HS | 2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
Click the Annual Meeting link in our bio to view the full schedule and register today!