Our Team

our team

MEET OUR EXPERIENCED DERMATOLOGY TEAM

Our team is composed of dedicated professionals with several years of experience in both practice and research. We have a deep commitment to providing exceptional service to our community. Our expertise spans a wide range of dermatological fields, ensuring that we deliver the most advanced and effective skincare solutions. We are passionate about helping our patients achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy skin through personalized care and cutting-edge scientific advancements.

Dana Mauch, CRA

Owner & Founder

Dana Mauch is the Founder and Owner of Best Skin Research, LLC. Dana has worked in the clinical research field for over 30 years. She began her career as a study coordinator for inpatient infectious disease trials at the Polyclinic Medical Center in Harrisburg, PA followed by participation in HIV clinical trials, some being the first conducted in the US. After a decade of hospital-based employment, Dana began working independently as a consultant managing clinical trials for both large and start-up pharmaceutical companies. She collaborated with physicians at the Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center to develop a Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and during this assignment gained expertise in grant writing, particularly NIH - SBIR and\nR01 grants. Dana’s introduction to Dr. Schleicher by a mutual friend has led to a long-term professional relationship. DMMResearch, founded by Dana, rapidly expanded to a consulting group comprised of researchers and support staff. Dana and Dr. Schleicher have worked together on nearly 100 dermatology clinical trials and investigator-initiated case studies. DMMResearch was acquired by Vial Health Technology in 2022 which divested its clinical trial division in 2024. In September 2024, Dana founded Best Skin Research, LLC. Our research team continues work on cutting-edge clinical trials underwritten by major pharmaceutical companies including Amgen, Galderma, Lilly, Pfizer, and Sanofi.

Doc Stephen Schleicher, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Schleicher is a board-certified dermatologist who brings three decades of experience in the field of dermatology. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University, received his medical degree with academic honors from the Drexel/Hahnemann Medical College, and completed his dermatology residency at the Temple Skin and Cancer Hospital. The author of three books and over four hundred medical journal case reports, Dr. Schleicher served for 10 years on the advisory board of the Day Spa Association and the editorial board of the journal Emergency Medicine. He co-hosted the radio call-in show Speaking of Your Skin and currently co-hosts the cable television show, Skin Sense. Founder and director of the DermDox Dermatology Centers (dermdox.org), Dr. Schleicher has served as a principal investigator for over 100 phase I-IV clinical trials dealing with conditions such as acne, actinic keratoses, eczema, hidradenitis, molluscum, neurofibromatosis, psoriasis, and rosacea. He has also conducted clinical trials of over-the-counter products for companies based in France, Iceland, Sweden, and the United States. A pioneer in the field of teledermatology, he is a past ComputerWorld Honors Laureate and recipient of the Outstanding Specialty Provider award by the nonprofit Volunteers in Medicine. He co-founded the only joint podiatry/dermatology fellowship in the US and is a clinical instructor of dermatology at Kings College and Arcadia Universities.

Tatyana Simutkin, CRNP

Sub Investigator

Tatyana serves as the Sub-Investigator at Best Skin Research working closely with the Principal Investigator and clinical research team to conduct dermatology clinical trials. She is a graduate of UPenn with a Master’s of Science in nursing. As Sub-Investigator, Tatyana ensures compliance with study protocols, monitoring patient safety, and contributing to the advancement of dermatological research. She plays a critical role in the execution of clinical trials focused on various skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, hair loss, hidradenitis suppurativa, and androgenetic alopecia. Tatyana is excited to expand the services we offer our clients with her cosmetics background as a certified injector for Botox and dermal fillers. She offers various cosmetic dermatology treatments including Laser therapy for redness/dark spot, laser hair removal and sclerotherapy. Let us help you put your best face forward!

Erin McDonald

Co-Director

Erin McDonald is Co-Director of Clinical Research and has worked in the pharmaceutical and clinical research field for over 15 years. Erin graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and went on to start her career with McKesson where she worked as a Compliance and Quality Assurance Coordinator for their Wound Care division. She transitioned to a more clinical research focused role in 2018, working on many dermatology clinical trials as a Clinical Research Coordinator for DMMResearch. Erin left this position to work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a Clinical Research Assistant in the Head and Neck Oncology Department. This opportunity, at one of the world’s premiere research facility, gave her invaluable insight working on several first-in-human and Phase 1-Phase IV studies, sponsored by external pharmaceutical companies, MSKCC, and the federal government (NIH and NCI). Erin recently relocated allowing her to join the Best Skin Research team. As Co-Director of Clinical Research, Erin works on all day-to-day activities, regulatory and documentation accuracy and implementing workflow practices that ensure quality, consistency and compliance

Elise Mangine

Co-Director

Elise joined Best Skin research in 2019 as Clinical Study Coordinator and then was promoted to Co-Director of Clinical Research in 2023. Elise's oversight of patient safely is crucial to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines to prioritize patient safety during clinical trials. This includes monitoring adverse events and addressing participant concerns promptly. Her compassion for our patients makes her stand out when directly engaging with patients explaining the study's purpose, procedure risks, and benefits while ensuring participants understand their involvement.

Mary Anne Drenning, RN

Study Nurse

Mary Anne is a seasoned Registered Nurse with over 50 years of experience. She was a pediatric nurse at Polyclinic Hospital and then moved to an Administration role as Supervisor of Kline Health Clinic that provided specialty medical clinic services for several health conditions. She retired as Nurse Practice Manager for Pinnacle Health Infectious Disease Clinic which including & Rheumatology & Endocrinology. Mary Anne joined Best Skin Research 10 years ago as Study Nurse and plays a critical role in conducting clinical trials, ensuring the health and safety of participants while adhering to study protocols. This position involves administering investigational medications, monitoring vital signs, collecting data, and providing patient education.

Angela Lucero

Research Lab Specialist

Angela is our research laboratory specialist. Angie is certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants and has worked as a member of the research team for over three years. She has served as the primary lab technician and study coordinator in over 25 clinical trials, including six Phase 1 studies. Angie is responsible for the collection, processing, storing and shipping of all laboratory specimens in our clinical trials. Her expertise ensures optimum integrity of these vital specimens. She is IATA certified for shipping hazardous materials and maintains GCP certification. Angie always prioritizes patient comfort and understanding, taking the time to thoroughly explain study procedures and address any questions.