Nicole Baker, BS
Fellowship:
2025-2026
Medical School:
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Mentors:
Susan C. Taylor, MD and Temitayo Ogunleye, MD
Projects:
- Risk of Lab Abnormalities in Non-Scarring Alopecia on Low Dose Oral Minoxidil
- Racial Differences in Immune-Mediated Risk in Alopecia Areata Patients
- Risk of Psychiatric Comorbidities in Scarring versus Nonscarring Alopecia
- Scoping Review of Pediatric Hair and Scalp Disorders in Skin of Color
- Treatment outcomes in Atopic Dermatitis following Transition from Dupilumab to Lebrikizumab
Short Project Description:
Nicole’s projects include, a retrospective cohort study examining whether patients with non-scarring alopecia treated with low-dose oral minoxidil experience increased rates of lab abnormalities compared to untreated controls to help clinicians navigate laboratory monitoring. An analysis of the racial differences in immune-mediated comorbidities among alopecia areata patients with large multi-institutional database. A retrospective cohort study looking at the prevalence of psychiatric disorders with patients with scarring and non-scarring alopecia. A scoping review examining the literature on the epidemiology, presentation and management of pediatric hair and scalp disorders in skin of color populations. A cohort analysis investigating clinical outcomes in atopic dermatitis patients who transition from dupilumab to lebrikizumab therapy
Biography:
Nicole Baker earned her Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University. Prior to medical school, she worked in recruiting at CBS Corporation and Peloton Interactive, focused on talent acquisition, early career partnerships, and diversity pipeline programs. After deciding to pursue a career in medicine, Nicole completed a one-year pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at George Washington University. Prior to medical school, Nicole worked as a clinical research intern at the Nathan Kline Institute and served as a clinical associate at a plastic surgery practice in Manhattan.
Nicole matriculated into medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. During her time in medical school, Nicole has gotten involved in numerous student organizations and leadership opportunities. She was selected as one of the four student admissions program directors, helping organize and host Jefferson’s weekly medical school interview days, one of the only student-run interview days in the country. She also served as the Community Service Chair for the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and volunteers regularly at JeffHOPE, a student-run clinic providing care to underserved populations. Additionally, Nicole is one of fifteen students chosen for the Student Leadership Forum, a program dedicated to students passionate about leadership in medicine. She is deeply committed to mentorship, serving three years as a mentor to six pre-medical students, and as a peer mentor for incoming medical students at Jefferson.
Nicole was selected as one of five Philadelphia medical students to receive the McGruder-Knox Annual Scholarship, awarded to individuals who exemplify the mission of the Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania in promoting healthcare of the African American community. She was also the recipient of the Helen and Gabriel Lavine Research award for outstanding summer research during medical school.
As a third-year medical student, Nicole joined University of Pennsylvania Department of Dermatology as a Skin of Color Research Fellow under the mentorship of Dr. Susan Taylor and Dr. Temitayo Ogunleye. Her interest in dermatology includes medical dermatology including inflammatory disorders, alopecia, hidradenitis suppurativa, pigmentary disorders, health equity, and pediatric dermatology. In her free time, Nicole enjoys traveling, needlepointing, exploring new restaurants in Philadelphia, trying new workout classes and cooking.
SOC Fellowship-Funded research supported the following:
Abstracts and Presentations:
- Accepted Abstract: Baker NJ, Alomary SA, Ogunleye T, Taylor S. Risk of Psychiatric Comorbidities in Scarring vs Non-Scarring Alopecia. Oral Abstract Presentation at: 22nd Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium; March 26,2026; Denver, CO.
- Accepted Abstract: Alomary S, Baker N, Shaikh U, Ogunleye T, Taylor S. Racial Disparities in Malignant Cutaneous Appendageal Neoplasms: A SEER Database Study. Poster Presentation at Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium, March 2026; Denver, CO
- Accepted Abstract: Andrew Z. Li, Nicole J. Baker, Simona A. Alomary, and Susan C. Taylor. Impact of TNF-α and IL-17 Biologics on Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. [E-Poster]. Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium; March 2026; Denver, CO.
- Accepted Abstract: Shaikh UR, Raj LK, Richter CG, Alomary SA, Baker N, Kapoor D, Valdes-Morales K, Trifoi M, Higgins HW II, Miller CJ, Etzkorn JR, Sobanko J, Zhang J, Walker J, Taylor SC. Perioperative racial disparities in patients with acral lentiginous melanoma undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery. Oral abstract presented at: 22nd Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium; March 26, 2026; Denver, CO.
- Accepted Abstract: Schell N, Alomary S, Baker N, Chung J, Taylor S “Does This Spot Look Like Cancer? Assessing the Performance of ChatGPT in Identifying Concern for Malignancy Across Diverse Skin Tones”. Poster Presentation at Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium; March 2026; Denver, CO.
- Accepted Abstract: Baker N, Alomary S, Ogunleye T, Taylor S “Risk of Lab Abnormalities in Non-Scarring Alopecia on Low Dose Oral Minoxidil: A Retrospective Cohort Study” Abstract accepted and presented at the Skin of Color Update Conference in New York, NY, October 2025
- Accepted Abstract: Alomary S, Baker N, Schell N, Ogunleye T, Taylor S “An Analysis of TSH Levels in Patients with Nonscarring Alopecia: A Single-Center Retrospective Comparative Study” Abstract accepted and presented at the Skin of Color Update Conference in New York, NY, October 2025
Grants:
Eli Lilly Atopic Dermatitis Initiative Grant
