Biographical summary
Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D., is a dermatologist with specialized training in regenerative medicine and additional focus on skin aging. She also provides care at the Mayo Clinic Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery, and offers her patients individualized and comprehensive treatment plans for prevention and correction of the signs of aging. Her research lab studies the role of cellular senescence in age-related skin disease and wound healing.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Specific expertise in regenerative dermatology
- Application of regenerative acellular therapies in treating signs of skin aging
- Science of skin appearance
- Ethics of stem cell technologies/therapies
- Educating next-generation physicians and scientists in regenerative medicine and surgery
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Sun-damaged/aging skin
- Regenerative medicine
- Aesthetic dermatology
- Skin of color
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
MD / PhDClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
Predoctoral Research FellowHarvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard University
- 2009
BABarnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Kogod Scholar Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging
- 2021
Richard K. Winkelmann Research AwardMayo Clinic Department of Dermatology
- 2017
Eugene M. Farber Travel Award for Young InvestigatorsSociety for Investigative Dermatology
- 2016
Alumnae Association of Barnard College Fellowship for Graduate StudyColumbia University
- 2007
Young Women Leadership RecognitionThe White House Project
Professional memberships
- 2024 - 2026
Research and Development CommitteeASLMS
- 2023 - present
Chair, Research CommitteeAssociation of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology (AACD)
- 2022 - present
MemberAACD Advocacy Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberAssociation of Academic Cosmetic Dermatologists
- 2022 - 2023
Co-DirectorWound Symposium Planning Committee
- 2021
MemberPlummer Dialogue with Dr. Gianrico Farrugia
- 2021 - present
MemberDermatology Research Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- 2020 - 2021
Faculty-At-LargeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Curriculum Committee
- 2020 - present
MemberJournal Club, Department of Dermatology
Publications
Research activities