This page is dedicated to helping medical students and interested laymen develop a basic understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and medical treatment of leprosy; and to guide those seeking more in depth information to appropriate resources.   We have assembled a number of brief 'state of the art' presentations on many major aspects of the disease.  Most of these presentations were distilled from seminars sponsored by the National Hansen's Disease Programs (NHDP) and showcase our medical and scientific faculty or invited guests.  The NHDP specializes in the care of neuropathic disorders.  As part of the Bureau of Primary Health Care under the Health Resources and Services Administration, the NHDP is the principal Public Health Service entity responsible for the care and treatment of Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) in the United States.  This is an academic site dealing with current issues in leprosy research.  Persons seeking primary care services or information on how to obtain treatment for their disease should follow this link to the NHDP web site.