Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Lydiah Fridah M. Mpyisi, BS: a Medical Student and Dermatology Research Fellow at the Henry W. Lim Division of Photobiology and Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health. She is dedicated to advancing health equity through science, service, and storytelling. Her work lies at the intersection of clinical research and advocacy—amplifying voices and improving care for underserved communities, especially individuals with skin of color.
Her research spans photobiomodulation, pigmentary disorders, hidradenitis suppurativa, dermatologic manifestations of systemic disease, and the social determinants that shape patient outcomes. Outside of clinical research, Lydiah founded The Medical Dots, a digital health literacy platform that empowers patients by promoting medical education and encouraging self-advocacy. Her mission is clear: healing through knowledge—one dot at a time.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
3:16 PM – 3:18 PM EDT