Gary Fisher is the Harry Helfman Professor of Molecular Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Director of the Photoaging and Aging Research Program. He received his PhD from Cornell University in 1980 and received his postdoctoral training at Washington University in the Departments of Biological Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.

Dr. Fisher is mentor to junior faculty in translational research and to post-doctoral fellows, medical (at all levels) and diversity students in laboratory science. Also Dr. Fisher directs the basic science core curriculum course, which is taught to all residents in the Dermatology Department. Dr. Fisher has been a guest lecturer at NIH workshops and continuing education conferences for medical students and nurses alike.