Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD, is professor of dermatology at University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research and clinical interests include immunology of recurrent and chronic skin diseases, canine allergic skin diseases, and feline dermatophytosis. A graduate of University of California, Davis, Dr. DeBoer has served on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Veterinary Research and Veterinary Dermatology and is outgoing chair of the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals.