Headquartered at the Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research hub in Aventura, Florida, Nestor Family Foundation, Inc. deploys targeted philanthropic capital to accelerate breakthrough dermatological research, immunopathology fellowships, non-surgical skin cancer trials, and humanitarian health initiatives.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) utilizes topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) photo-activation to selectively target precancerous actinic keratoses and non-melanoma cutaneous neoplasms while preserving healthy dermal tissue.
Incorporated in the State of Florida on December 18, 2007 (Document #N07000012195) and granted federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt private foundation status by the Internal Revenue Service in February 2009, the institution was originally established as The Foundation for Skin Disease Research and Education, Incorporated.
Founded by Dr. Mark S. Nestor, MD, PhD—an internationally recognized dermatologist, cutaneous surgeon, and UCLA-trained experimental immunopathologist—the Foundation emerged from a vision to bridge rigorous university-level molecular inquiry at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with agile private philanthropic grantmaking at the Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research (CCCR) in Aventura, Florida.
Evolving into the Nestor Family Foundation, Inc., our mandate encompasses both specialized clinical dermatology fellowships—training rising physician-scientists in cutaneous oncology, photodynamic therapy, and complex inflammatory skin diseases—and broader philanthropic grants supporting community health, medical education, and integrative human wellness.
Incorporated in Aventura, FL to advance clinical trials & resident education.
Recognized under NTEE H99/H12 for medical research & clinical fellowship support.
Sustaining clinical dermatology breakthroughs & global philanthropic grants.
Co-located at 2925 Aventura Boulevard, Suite 205, our research ecosystem connects phase II–IV FDA clinical investigation protocols with post-doctoral clinical fellowships in dermatologic surgery and immunopathology.
"Nestor Family Foundation, Inc. is an Aventura, Florida 501(c)(3) private medical research foundation dedicated to accelerating breakthroughs in dermatological science, immunopathology, and cutaneous health. Founded by Dr. Mark S. Nestor, MD, PhD, we provide philanthropic research grants, support advanced clinical education, and sponsor studies on chronic skin diseases and oncology. By bridging cutting-edge scientific inquiry with compassionate healing, we strive to improve patients' lives worldwide."
Every research fellowship, clinical trial endorsement, and institutional endowment authorized by Nestor Family Foundation, Inc. is governed by five non-negotiable scientific and humanitarian tenets.
Rooted in experimental pathology and monoclonal antibody immunology, we investigate the cellular signaling cascades driving chronic cutaneous inflammation, autoimmune dermatoses, and keloid scar pathogenesis.
Advancing non-invasive and minimally invasive eradication of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis through Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT).
Designing consensus clinical guidelines and safety protocols that prioritize functional and aesthetic tissue preservation, rapid post-procedural healing, and real-world therapeutic efficacy for diverse skin types.
Mentoring medical students, dermatology residents, and post-doctoral research fellows in clinical trial methodology, laser surgery, bio-statistical analysis, and peer-reviewed scientific authorship.
Extending family foundation philanthropy to public health awareness, integrative mindfulness, neurological wellness, and compassionate community organizations that elevate holistic human flourishing.
By combining independent 501(c)(3) research funding with direct clinical trial execution in South Florida, protocols move rapidly from hypothesis to peer-reviewed clinical publication.
Select a clinical focus division below to inspect active research priorities, eligible study designs, and educational fellowship criteria supported by Nestor Family Foundation, Inc.
Investigating non-surgical superficial therapies, early melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer detection, photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT), and advanced laser surgical modalities.
Supporting translational clinical research and post-doctoral fellowships into severe plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, hidradenitis suppurativa, and keloid scarring.
Broad philanthropic foundation grants fostering community health education, mindful meditation research, psychodermatology, and integrative public medical awareness.
Explore clinical oncology briefings examining future directions in non-melanoma skin cancer, applied cutaneous oncology breakthroughs, and early melanoma screening protocols that align with our foundation's research mission.
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Nestor Family Foundation Biomedical Education Observatory
Scientific direction and statutory compliance for Nestor Family Foundation, Inc. are overseen from our Aventura, Florida medical research suite.
Director, Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research • Voluntary Professor, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Dr. Mark S. Nestor, MD, PhD is a board-certified dermatologist, cutaneous surgeon, and experimental immunopathologist. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania before earning both his Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology and Immunopathology (1985) and his M.D. (1987, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine, where he specialized in monoclonal antibody guidance against melanoma and cutaneous tumors.
Following his dermatology residency and chief residency at the New York University (NYU) Department of Dermatology, Dr. Nestor established a premier clinical research and educational hub in Aventura, Florida. He serves as Voluntary Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery (and Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
A Past President of the American Society for Photodynamic Therapy, the International Society for Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons, and the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Nestor has served as Principal Investigator on scores of FDA clinical trials and authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and clinical consensus guidelines.
Registered Agent & Clinical Administrative Coordinator
Oversees statutory corporate filings, Florida Department of State Division of Corporations annual compliance, and official registered agent correspondence at the Foundation's Aventura headquarters.
Located in the heart of Aventura's medical corridor, housing both foundation administration and clinical dermatology investigation suites.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6104 and Florida Non-Profit Corporation Act statutes, the complete regulatory dossier for Nestor Family Foundation, Inc. is published below.
| Statutory Parameter | Verified Record Specification | Regulatory Authority / Code |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Corporate Name | NESTOR FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC. | FL Dept. of State / IRS Exempt Registry |
| Historical / Origin Name | The Foundation for Skin Disease Research and Education, Incorporated | Original 2007 Articles of Incorporation |
| Federal Employer ID (FEI / EIN) | 26-1631506 | U.S. Internal Revenue Service |
| Florida Document Number | N07000012195 STATUS: ACTIVE | Florida Division of Corporations (Ch. 617) |
| Federal Tax-Exempt Status | 501(c)(3) Private Foundation / Medical Research Support | Exemption Ruling Issued: February 2009 |
| NTEE Classification | H99 (Health — General & Rehabilitative N.E.C.) / H12 (Single Organization Support) | National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities |
| Principal Headquarters & Lab | 2925 Aventura Boulevard, Suite 205, Aventura, FL 33180 | Tel: 305-535-2422 / 305-933-6716 |
| Executive Governance & Agent | Dr. Mark S. Nestor, MD, PhD (Director & Founder) • Shari Molz (Registered Agent) | mark@nestorfamily.smgcharitable.org |