About Us
Meet Our Team
The doctors at DermResearch have a broad range of medical expertise including dermatology, neurology, internal medicine, and gynecology. Their combined decades of experience in both private practice and clinical research provide our participants with first-class care and peace of mind. You’ll feel right at home with our approachable and friendly study coordinators and staff, whether you are here for an office visit or an overnight stay. View our currently enrolling studies!
Justin Withers
President
Before Justin joined DermResearch in 2008, he worked as a designer, producer, and project lead in the video game and fantasy football industries. Justin worked for Acclaim Entertainment, Nintendo of America, and EA SPORTS. He has a BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University where he was a member of the Men’s Track and Field team and an MBA from Tulane University where he taught an undergraduate course in video game development. You can follow Justin on Twitter @jwwithers.
Janet DuBois, MD
Principal Investigator
Dr. Janet DuBois graduated from the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio in 1987 after which she completed both her Internal Medicine Internship and Dermatology Residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She is past Chief of the Dermatology Division of the Seton Healthcare System, is board certified in dermatology, and currently balances her professional time between her private practice and DermResearch. Since 2000, Dr. DuBois has been the principal investigator on over 200 clinical trials.
David A. Bushore, MD
Principal Investigator
Born and raised in Knoxville, TN, Dr. Bushore attended the University of Tennessee for medical school and his dermatology residency. In 2003, he relocated to Austin and started Balcones Dermatology and Aesthetics. Dr. Bushore is board-certified and belongs to many professional organizations, including the American Board of Dermatology, Texas Dermatological Society, and Texas Medical Association. A fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, he also served as president of the Austin Dermatological Society from 2007-2008. Dr. Bushore balances his professional time between his premier practice and DermResearch.
Are you a doctor who would like to partner with us for research? Email our president, Justin Withers.
We Specialize in Dermatology Research
Over the last two decades, DermReseach has conducted over 500 research studies focused on common skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), athlete’s foot, rosacea, alopecia, actinic keratosis (sun spots), and many more. We also administer clinical studies on hair loss, allergies, and women’s health, as well as healthy skin studies for participants who do not have an underlying skin condition. Our studies range from just three office visits over a few weeks to a series of appointments over a month or more. While many of our studies are outpatient, some studies require overnight visits. DermResearch values our participants’ commitment to be part of our studies, therefore we compensate all participants for time and travel. View our currently enrolling studies.
Why Trust DermResearch?
We understand that enrolling in a clinical study requires some serious consideration. You want to ensure that you choose the most reputable, experienced, and consumer-centric team and facility. At DermResearch, our team of caring doctors has a combined 70+ years of experience as medical practitioners. Their clinical trial backgrounds are no less impressive, with each having over 20 years of research experience. Our participants trust us because their well-being is our top priority. Locally owned, we are the leader in dermatology research in Austin and our clinical trials are regulated by the FDA. Our highly trained and experienced staff are passionate about ensuring the safety of each and every participant and providing an enjoyable experience for them and their loved ones. DermResearch is proud to be one of the largest dermatology research sites in the United States.