Christopher J. Thang

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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, John Sealy School of Medicine (2021 - 2026)
MD Candidate, 3/4 Accelerated BS/MD ProgramMassachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2024-2025)
Research Fellow, Dermatology Clinical Informatics Laboratory

University of Houston (2018 - 2021)
BS Honors Biomedical Sciences, Minor in Medicine & Society

University of North Texas Honors College, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (2016 - 2018)
High School Diploma, Biology Track

Garate D, Thang CJ, Lai J, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS. Benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment is not associated with an increased risk of malignancy: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024 Jul 14.Thang CJ, Lai J, Garate D, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Loder EW, Barbieri JS. Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Inhibition and Development of Acne and Rosacea. JAMA Dermatol. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.2182Garate D, Thang CJ, Murphy TL, Sharma D, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Guttman-Yassky E, Gulati N, Ungar B. Evaluating alopecia areata risk among patients with seasonal and food allergies: A multicenter cohort study. Allergy.Garate D, Thang CJ, Schmidt M, Ravanassa S, Jimenez AR, Ross LS, Golovko G, Barbieri JS, Wilkerson MG. Granuloma annulare and the risk of autoimmune conditions: a multi-center retrospective cohort analysis. British Journal of Dermatology. 2024 May 31:ljae218.Garate D, Thang CJ, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS. A matched cohort study evaluating whether spironolactone or tetracycline-class antibiotic use among female acne patients is associated with breast cancer development risk. Archives of Dermatological Research. 2024 May 22;316(5):196-.Garate D, Thang CJ, Lai J, Hansen A, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS. Bidirectional association between alopecia areata and prurigo nodularis: a population-based cohort study using TriNetX. Archives of Dermatological Research. 2024 May 11;316(5):157.Thang CJ, Garate D, O’Leary S, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS. Evaluation of the association between tetracycline-class antibiotic use in patients with acne and idiopathic intracranial hypertension risk: a population-level cohort study. British Journal of Dermatology. 2024 Jun;190(6):921-3.Garate D, Thang CJ, Damsky W, Rosenbach M, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS. Granuloma annulare is associated with an increased risk of hematologic malignancies: A multicenter cohort study using TriNetX. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024 Apr 1;90(4):862-4.Roster K, Thang C, Islam S, Lipner SR. Underreporting of acral lentiginous melanoma in studies informing American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging System Guidelines: a review of 150 cited studies. Melanoma Res. 2024;34(1):84-88.Thang CJ, Garate D, Golovko G, Barbieri JS. Isotretinoin exposure does not appear to be associated with risk of adverse male sexual health outcomes in acne patients. International Journal of Dermatology. 2024 Feb;63(2):e54-7.Quedan DA, Singh R, Akel A, Bernardino AL, Thang C, Bhaskaruni M, Haldankar A, Tanner BC, Root DD. Cooperative & competitive binding of anti-myosin tail antibodies revealed by super-resolution microscopy. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 2023 Sep 14:109753.Garate D, Thang CJ, Flores I, Thomas D, Golovko G. LB1695 Racial disparities in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis clinical outcomes. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2023 Sep 1;143(9):B14–4.Roster K, Rajeh A, Wu F, Wan G, Thang C, Rashdan H, Nguyen N, Semenov YR. Recurrence and Survival in Early-stage Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, A Retrospective Analysis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 Aug 13:S0190-9622(23)02494-5.Thang CJ, Garate D, Thang J, Lipoff JB, Barbieri JS
Short-Form Medical Media: A Multi-Platform Analysis of Acne Treatment Information in TikTok Videos, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. JMIR Dermatol 2023;6:e48140

Beagles E, Khattab S, Mahajan A, McDaniel D, Xu S, Thang C, Moseley C, Wan G, Chang C, Nguyen N, Hartman R, Asgari M, Hurlbert M, Semenov YR (2024). Revisiting the definition of acral melanomas: unraveling histology and location. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXMoseley C, Chang CT, Beagles E, Khattab S, Mahajan A, McDaniel D, Xu S, Thang C, Wan G, Nguyen N, Tran M, Valery C, Asgari M, Hurlbert M, Semenov YR (2024). Importance of classical melanoma prognostic factors in the setting of acral lengitinous melanomas: a multi-institutional cohort study. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXThang CJ, Lai J, Garate D, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Loder EW, Barbieri JS (2024). A matched retrospective cohort study assessing CGRP inhibition on acne and rosacea development in migraine patients. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXGarate D, Thang CJ, Ditmars F, Gulati N, Ungar B (2024). A matched cohort study evaluating the risk of keloid development in alopecia areata patients. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXGarate D, Thang CJ, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS (2024). Evaluation of the association between spironolactone or tetracycline-class antibiotic use in female acne patients and breast cancer development risk. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXThang CJ, Garate D, O’Leary S, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS (2024). A population-level cohort study evaluating the association between tetracycline-class antibiotic use in acne patients and idiopathic intracranial hypertension risk. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXGarate D, Thang CJ, Lai J, Hansen AC, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Barbieri JS (2024). A matched retrospective cohort study assessing the bidirectional association between prurigo nodularis and alopecia areata. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXGarate D, Thang CJ, Murphy TL, Sharma D, Golovko G, Wilkerson MG, Guttman-Yassky E, Gulati N, Ungar B (2024). Assessing the risk of alopecia areata development in patients with seasonal and food allergies: a matched population-level analysis. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXGarate D, Thang CJ, Chang CT, Owji S, Murphy TL, Golovko G, Correa Da Rosa J, Guttman-Yassky E, Wilkerson MG, Gulati N (2024). Prolonged dupilumab use in atopic dermatitis patients is associated with decreased risk of malignancy development. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXEversman A, Thang C, Garate D, Gulati N (2024). Associations between cutaneous and noncutaneous adverse events among patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX (Oral Presentation)Garate D, Schmidt M, Ravanassa S, Thang CJ, Jimenez AR, Ross LS, Golovko G, Barbieri JS, Wilkerson MG (2024). Granuloma annulare and the risk of autoimmune conditions: a population-level analysis. Society of Investigative Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TXFlores I, Mesa-Damiano M, Frank L, Thang CJ, Garate D, Malone J, Wooten D (2024). Evaluating the Association Between GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Substance Abuse Disorders in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXFlores I, Mesa-Damiano M, Mistry C, Frank L, Thang CJ, Garate D, Wooten D (2024). Assessing Infection Rates Among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated with TNF-alpha, IL-12, and Integrin Inhibitor Therapies: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXMedarametla A, Ju R, Thang C, Ramgopal Y, Chockalingam A (2024). Exploring Educational Potential: Uterine Artery Embolization Videos across Short-Form Social Media Platforms. UTMB 2024 Public Health Symposium. Galveston TXGarate D, Thang C, Streight K, Linfante A (2024). Lepromatous Leprosy Masquerading as Necrotizing Fasciitis with Septic Shock. American Academy of Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. San Diego CAJairath R, Chang C, Thang C, Abreu D, Mann C (2024). Semaglutide and Hair Loss: A Real-World Analysis. American Academy of Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. San Diego CARoster K, Thang C, Islam S, Lipner, S (2024). Histological Subtype Reporting Disparities in Studies Informing AJCC Staging Guidelines for Melanoma. American Academy of Dermatology 2024 Annual Meeting. San Diego CAMedarametla A, Ju R, Thang C, Ramgopal Y, Chockalingam A (2024). A Multiple Regression Analysis of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts Videos on Uterine Artery Embolization Using DISCERN and GQS Modalities. UTMB Radiology Symposium. Galveston TXLinfante A, Goodwin B, Garate D, Thang C, Streight K (2023). Necrotizing Fasciitis and Septic Shock: Hold Antibiotics, Pulse Steroids? John Knox Conference. Houston TXGarate D, Thang CJ, Wilkerson MG (2023). Comparative Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk on Psoriasis: Assessing Disparities between Black/African American and White Non-Hispanic Patients. European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress. Berlin GermanyGarate D, Thang CJ, Streight K, Linfante AW (2023). Lepromatous Leprosy Masquerading as Necrotizing Fasciitis with Septic Shock. Texas Dermatological Society Spring Annual Meeting. San Antonio TXThang C, Garate D, Thang J, Kroger K (2023). Assessing the Characteristics of Keloid Removal Videos on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. 25th World Congress of Dermatology. SingaporeThang C, Garate D, Thang J, Kroger K (2023). TikTok and the Promotion of Pseudoscience: The Case of Chlorophyll Water. 25th World Congress of Dermatology. SingaporeGarate D, Thang CJ, Flores I, Thomas D, Golovko G (2023). Racial disparities in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis clinical outcomes. Inaugural International Societies for Investigative Dermatology Meeting. Tokyo JapanThang CJ, Bonilla D, Tran T (2023). Analysis of Trending Plasma Pen Content on Short-Form Video Platform YouTube Shorts. Texas Dermatological Society Spring Annual Meeting. Austin TXKleto GE, Thang C, Garate D, O’Leary S, Linfante A, El Ayadi A (2023). The Influence of Board-Certification on Skin Cancer Education in Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Texas Dermatological Society Spring Annual Meeting. Austin TXGarate D, Thang CJ, Jimenez A, Linfante A (2023). Cutaneous Botyromycosis: A Case Report of a Rare Suppurative Infection. Texas Dermatological Society Spring Annual Meeting. Austin TXSoudah CK, Thang CJ, Duncan SA, Banci DR, Rodriguez PS, Lee CP, Agana-Norman, DG (2023). Public Health Outreach Through GISD After-School Programs. UTMB Public Health Symposium. Galveston TXThang CJ, Bonilla D, Tran T (2023). Analysis of Trending Plasma Pen Content on Short-Form Video Platform YouTube Shorts. UTMB Public Health Symposium. Galveston TXThang C, Garate D, O’Leary S, Linfante A, El Ayadi A (2023). Quality of Skin Cancer Educational Short-Form Video on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXThang C, Garate D, O’Leary S, Linfante A, El Ayadi A (2023). Evaluating the Impact of Verification Status on Skin Cancer Education on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXGarate D, Thang C, O’Leary S, Linfante A, El Ayadi A (2023). Advertisements vs. Education: Analysis of Skin Cancer Short-Form Video On Instagram and YouTube. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXHallman T, Thang CJ, Branski L (2023). Analyzing Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Content on Novel Short-Form Video Platform YouTube Shorts. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXGarate D, Thang C, O’Leary S, Linfante A, El Ayadi A (2023). Analysis of Skin Cancer Prevalence on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXSoudah CK, Thang CJ, Duncan SA, Banci DR, Rodriguez PS, LEe CP, Agana-Norman, DG (2023). Academic Program to Improve Educational Experiences for Galveston Youth & UTMB Students. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXO’Leary S, Thang C, Garate D, Linfante A, El Ayadi A (2023). The Effect of Creator Type on Skin Cancer Education Quality on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXJohnson MH, Nair GA, Mack CK, O’Leary S, Thang CJ, Mao R, Shah NR, Phatak UR (2023).
Navigating Misinformation: YouTube as a Health Resource for Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXThang C, Garate D, O’Leary S, Linfante A, El Ayadi A (2023). Skin Cancer Education on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts: A Short-Form Media Analysis. UTMB Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Research Symposium. Galveston TXHorani K, Thang CJ, O’Leary SM, Robledo A, Janney CF, Hagedorn II JC, Jupiter DC, Panchbhavi VK, Chen J (2022). Base of Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: A Meta-Analysis of Plate Fixation. UTMB National Student Research Forum. Galveston TXThang C, Wang M, Cashin T, Cai C (2020). Development of a High-Throughput Flow Biofilm Reactor System for the Study of Bacterial Interference Against Uropathogenic Colonization on Silicone Urinary Catheters. University of Houston Undergraduate Research Day. Houston TXLi R, Qin G, Chen Y, Wang M, Thang C, Cai C (2020). Urinary protein deposition and its effect on biofilm formation on urinary catheters by nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria. American Society for Mass Spectrometry. OnlineNguyen N, Wang M, Thang C, Cai, C (2018). Development of a High-Throughput Flow Biofilm Reactor System for the Study of Bacteria Interference Against Uropathogenic Colonization on Silicone Urinary Catheters. University of Houston Undergraduate Research Day. Houston TXThang C, Quedan DA, Bernardino-Schaefer A, Singh R, Bhaskaruni M, Srivastava R, Root DD (2018). How to Increase or Decrease Muscle Contraction with Chemistry. National Youth Science Academy NYSCamp Lecture Series. Monongahela National Forest WVThang C, Bhaskaruni M, Root DD (2018). Anti-S2 Peptides That Modulate Myofibril Contractility. University of North Texas Scholars Day. Denton TXThang C, Bhaskaruni M, Root DD (2018). A Novel Approach to Influencing Actin-Myosin Interaction by Modulating Myosin Subfragment-2 for the Treatment of Cardiomyopathies. Collin College Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference. Allen TX

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