About HS Simplified
Our Mission
HS Simplified is dedicated to making scientific research more accessible and understandable for individuals and families affected by HS.
We believe everyone deserves access to clear, reliable information about the latest advances in HS research. By sharing simplified and accurate summaries of scientific findings, we aim to empower the HS community to make informed decisions, stay updated on medical progress, and feel connected to the breakthroughs shaping their care.
How It Works
Every article on our platform goes through a careful process to ensure it's both accurate and easy to understand.
Simplified for Everyone
Complex research papers are rewritten into clear, plain-language summaries so that patients, families, and caregivers can actually understand them.
Verified by Experts
Every summary is hand-reviewed and certified by scientists and clinicians who specialize in the field — so you can trust what you're reading.
Kyle Wan
Founder
Our Story
In 2022, my grandma was diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma, more commonly known as lung cancer. However, she couldn't understand her diagnosis, which delayed her treatment. When I spoke with a family member living with Neurofibromatosis, I realized this wasn't just a one-off story — many patients struggle to keep up with the research that could shape their care, because research is hard to understand without a medical background.
That moment set me on a journey to make scientific research more accessible, especially for smaller disease communities where clear, reliable information can be hard to find. I believe every patient and family deserves to understand and stay up-to-date with the science behind their condition, and that's why I started this platform.
Our Team
We are a passionate, volunteer-led team of scientists, clinicians, developers, and advocates working together to bridge the gap between research and the HS community.
Core Team
Kyle Wan
Founder & Lead
Committed to building a user-friendly platform to help researchers share clear, accurate summaries with the HS Disease community.
Brent Hazelett
HS Foundation CEO
Brent is the Chief Executive Officer of the HS Foundation. (Plcaeholder Bio)
Leandra Barnes
Faculty Advisor
Leandra is an Instructor of Dermatology at the Stanford School of Medicine. She specializes in hidradenitis clinical care and research
Scientific Contributors
We're a growing network of scientists who volunteer to edit article summaries and share the amazing research being done in HS with the community.
Afsaneh Alavi
Professor of Dermatology, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Alexa Kimball
N/A, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alexandra Charrow
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, M.D., Mass General Brigham
Andrea Murina
Assistant Designated Institutional Official, Dermatology Program Director, M.D., Tulane University
Anna Eisenstein
Assistant Professor, M.D. Ph.D., Yale School of Medicine
Christopher Sayed
N/A, M.D., UNC School of Medicine
HS Foundation
N/A
Hadar Lev-Tov
Associate Professor, M.D., University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Hal Flowers
Associate Professor of Dermatology, MD, FAAD, University of Virginia
Harib Ezaldein
N/A, MD, FAAD, FACMS, Miami Dermatology & Mohs Surgery
Julia Riley
Assistant Professor, M.D., Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Kavita Sarin
Professor of Dermatology, M.D. Ph.D., Stanford University
Leandra Barnes
N/A, M.D., Stanford Medicine
Luis Garza
Associate Professor of Dermatology, M.D. Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
Natalie Fragoso
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, M.D., Dartmouth Health
Sherry Yang
N/A, M.D., Jefferson Health
So Yeon Paek
N/A, M.D., Meridien Dermatology
Victoria Fang
N/A, M.D. Ph.D., Penn Medicine
Afsaneh Alavi
Professor of Dermatology, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Alexa Kimball
N/A, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alexandra Charrow
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, M.D., Mass General Brigham
Andrea Murina
Assistant Designated Institutional Official, Dermatology Program Director, M.D., Tulane University
Anna Eisenstein
Assistant Professor, M.D. Ph.D., Yale School of Medicine
Christopher Sayed
N/A, M.D., UNC School of Medicine
HS Foundation
N/A
Hadar Lev-Tov
Associate Professor, M.D., University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Hal Flowers
Associate Professor of Dermatology, MD, FAAD, University of Virginia
Harib Ezaldein
N/A, MD, FAAD, FACMS, Miami Dermatology & Mohs Surgery
Julia Riley
Assistant Professor, M.D., Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Kavita Sarin
Professor of Dermatology, M.D. Ph.D., Stanford University
Leandra Barnes
N/A, M.D., Stanford Medicine
Luis Garza
Associate Professor of Dermatology, M.D. Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
Natalie Fragoso
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, M.D., Dartmouth Health
Sherry Yang
N/A, M.D., Jefferson Health
So Yeon Paek
N/A, M.D., Meridien Dermatology
Victoria Fang
N/A, M.D. Ph.D., Penn Medicine
Get Involved
HS Simplified is 100% volunteer-led, and we're always looking for passionate people to join us! Whether you're into web development, research, database management, design, or community outreach—there's a place for you on our team.
Community Supporters
We're proud to work alongside and be supported by organizations dedicated to the HS community
