DS Research

DS Research Providing the highest level of quality dermatology clinical trials since 1990. We offer treatments at no cost to you.

DS Research conducts numerous clinical trials for a variety of cosmetic and dermatological skin conditions.

Looking for new treatment options? ✨Join a dermatology clinical trial and get access to:• FREE medical exams• FREE study...
04/16/2026

Looking for new treatment options? ✨

Join a dermatology clinical trial and get access to:
• FREE medical exams
• FREE study medication
• Compensation for your time + travel
• NO insurance required

Now enrolling for hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, lichen planopilaris and more!

Call to see if you qualify 📲
Let’s take care of your skin—together 💙

04/14/2026

We now have live music!!! Come check out cover

04/07/2026

Don’t worry Dr. Owen we’re keeping all visits on schedule and in window!!! 👩🏼‍⚕️

(just kidding we get the whole week to catch up on office work🫤)

From clinic to Sephoria ✨Our Clinical Research Coordinator, Kaley, had the opportunity to attend the beauty event and c...
04/06/2026

From clinic to Sephoria ✨

Our Clinical Research Coordinator, Kaley, had the opportunity to attend the beauty event and connect with leaders shaping the future of dermatology—including Dr. Dennis Gross. From innovative hair care at to science-backed skincare from it’s exciting to see how research continues to drive the products patients know and love.

Bringing those insights back to the work we do every day in clinical research 🧪💙

04/01/2026

AAD weekend recap 🎤✨

Dr. Cindy Owen and our site director Dr. Pam McCullough, APRN, took on Denver for the American Academy of Dermatology conference this weekend — and of course, we had to capture it all. From networking and exploring the latest in derm to seeing Dr. Owen up on stage presenting (!!), it was such an exciting weekend for our team.

So proud to be part of a group that’s not just attending these spaces, but actively contributing to them 👏🧠

We have the sweetest little mascot, Kirby! She got to tag along with our CEO/President to work and meet all kinds of ne...
04/01/2026

We have the sweetest little mascot, Kirby! She got to tag along with our CEO/President to work and meet all kinds of new friends last week 🐾

Happy National Dermatologist Day! 👩‍⚕️✨Today we’re celebrating Dr. Megan Vissing, our board-certified dermatologist serv...
03/13/2026

Happy National Dermatologist Day! 👩‍⚕️✨

Today we’re celebrating Dr. Megan Vissing, our board-certified dermatologist serving patients at our Indiana location.

Dr. Vissing is board certified in dermatology and an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Medical Association. Her work in dermatology extends beyond patient care — she has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications covering topics such as drug reactions, rare dermatologic conditions, and complex medical dermatology cases.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Vissing is certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and trained in research ethics standards including the Belmont Report, HIPAA privacy regulations, and the Declaration of Helsinki, supporting our commitment to conducting high-quality clinical research.

We’re proud to have her on our team and grateful for the care she provides to our patients every day. 💙

Happy National Dermatologist Day to our amazing Principal Investigator, Dr. Owen 👩🏼‍⚕️✨Dr. Owen is a board-certified der...
03/13/2026

Happy National Dermatologist Day to our amazing Principal Investigator, Dr. Owen 👩🏼‍⚕️✨

Dr. Owen is a board-certified dermatologist, Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville, and a leader in dermatologic medicine, education, and clinical research.

Her impact on the field speaks for itself:
🧬 50+ scientific abstracts & presentations
📚 19 peer-reviewed publications
📖 17 book chapters
📝 Editorial Board member for JAMA Dermatology and reviewer for major journals including JAMA and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

She has also served as President of the Kentucky Dermatology Association, mentors future dermatologists at UofL, and continues to help bring innovative treatments to patients through clinical trials.

We’re proud to have such an accomplished physician leading research at DS Research. 👏🏼

Noticing more hair in your brush or thinning along your part?Our dermatology research team is enrolling women for a clin...
03/09/2026

Noticing more hair in your brush or thinning along your part?

Our dermatology research team is enrolling women for a clinical trial focused on hair loss. This study is exploring potential new treatments to help support healthier hair growth.

✔ No insurance required
✔ Study-related treatment at no cost
✔ Compensation for time & travel

📞 Call 502-585-9059 to see if you qualify.

03/03/2026

Behind the scenes of medication prep👇

We use a 21g needle to withdraw medication from the vial, ensuring smooth draw-up.

After removing bubbles and confirming the precise volume, we switch to a 27g needle for administration to improve patient comfort.
4 doses prepared with accuracy and care 💉

Big results. Same patient. 👏🏼Our androgenetic alopecia study continues to show meaningful improvements in hair density a...
02/24/2026

Big results. Same patient. 👏🏼
Our androgenetic alopecia study continues to show meaningful improvements in hair density and overall scalp coverage.

Interested in participating in a clinical trial? Message or call us to learn more. 🧪✨

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3810 Springhurst Boulevard
Louisville, KY
40241

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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DS Research is always striving to help patients gain self-confidence through clearer skin!

Thank you for visiting Dermatology Specialists Research (DS Research), one of the leading clinical dermatology research groups in the Kentucky/Indiana area. Founded by Dr. Joseph F. Fowler and wife Lynn M. Fowler, RN, BSN in 1990, Dermatology Specialists Research has been providing the community with the highest level of quality dermatology clinical research trials. Since acquiring DS Research from her mentors in 2014, Nina M Scott, RN, BSN, CCRC continues to lead the research industry specializing in a variety of dermatological conditions such as eczema, atopic/contact dermatitis, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, consumer products, cosmetic and more.

Our DS Research staff consists of board certified dermatologists, nurse practitioners and registered nurses with a combined experience of well over 30 years. In addition to years of experience, all of our staff here at DS Research is required to complete annual “Good Clinical Practice” certifications to ensure that we continue to provide the best care possible to our research volunteers.

DS Research works with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations to conduct Phase II-IV, observational and post marketing clinical research studies. Our investigators have not only conducted well over 400 studies, but have also been actively involved as consultants in study development and product formulation. DS Research is proud to offer you the latest, most advanced treatments and procedures available. Our experienced staff prides itself on not only treating skin, but also making an overall positive change in patients’ quality of life. We invite you to take a minute to navigate our website and do a little research of your own! Please do not hesitate to contact our staff with any questions.