Our Principal Investigator
OUR TEAM
Dr Lynda Spelman
MBBS, FACD
Principal Investigator / Dermatologist
Dr Lynda Spelman is the Principal Investigator of Veracity Clinical Research. As a graduate of the University of Queensland and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, Dr Spelman has worked as a specialist dermatologist in Australia for more than 30 years.
Dr Spelman has an extensive 30-year history of involvement in clinical research, having conducted studies for a wide range of dermatological conditions, including atopic dermatitis (eczema), chronic plaque psoriasis, psoriatic nail disease, palmoplantar psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, seborrheic keratosis, alopecia, prurigo nodularis, lupus, and superficial and nodular basal cell carcinoma.
She is also a founder and a director of the Queensland Institute of Dermatology, a not-for-profit organisation devoted to training, research, and the provision of specialist dermatological services to patients across Queensland. Dr Spelman also practices at Gabba Dermatology where she sees her general dermatology patients. Her involvement in Veracity allows her to continue to dedicate her time to research with the hope of providing new and more effective treatment options for patients with skin conditions.
Clinical and Administrative support team
Our clinical research trials are conducted by a team of skilled and experienced researchers, Sub-investigators and Nurses registered with AHPRA, with backgrounds in dermatology, general medicine, health science and nursing.
Our staff are continually trained and upskilled to provide best practice and high-quality care for patients for our Clinical Trials. Our staff also frequently attend international conferences and training sessions to ensure we are up to date with the latest knowledge in the Dermatology space.