Matthew Johnson

2020 Medical Student Research Day Winner

Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson

Class of 2021 

Overall 2nd Place


Speed of Psoriasis Treatment Response for Biologic Agents: A Review of Phase III Clinical Trials

This review analyzed phase III clinical trial data to compare the speed of onset of various biologic agents in psoriasis treatment.


  • What inspires you to do research?
    I hope that my research in dermatology will help to improve patient outcomes.
  • Where do you hope to do your residency and why?
    I aspire to conduct my dermatology residency training here at Wake Forest with the mentors and faculty that have supported me on my path in dermatology.
  • Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
    Before medical school, I spent some time traveling down the east coast, performing as the drummer in a reggae band.