South Beach Symposium 2027 - Faculty

Conference Chairs

Our world-renowned faculty chairs combine decades of expertise to create an unparalleled educational experience:

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

Medical Dermatology Chair

Dr. Bunick is an associate professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, advising students in general medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery. In his clinical practice at Yale Dermatology Associates he provides care for patients with a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Dr. Bunick’s laboratory research aims to use X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and biochemistry to better understand the structure-function relationship of proteins involved in normal and diseased skin.

David Goldberg, MD, JD

Cosmetic Dermatologist

Dr. Goldberg is cosmetic dermatologist internationally known for his work using cutaneous lasers and other noninvasive facial and body rejuvenation techniques. He is active in clinical practice as the director of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, and as a clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Rutger’s New Jersey Medical School.

As a researcher, Dr. Goldberg has performed many pivotal studies in the areas of laser hair removal, nonablative skin treatments, dermal fillers and new botulinum toxins, and published over 160 peer-reviewed manuscripts on his findings.