AV Laboratories Appoints Dr. Dendy Engelman to Scientific Advisory Board

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AV Laboratories Appoints Dr. Dendy Engelman to Scientific Advisory Board

2026-03-13 05:10 Last Updated At：05:21

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 12, 2026--

AV Laboratories, a biotechnology-driven skincare brand focused on clinical longevity, today announced the appointment of Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD, to its Scientific Advisory Board.

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A board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, Dr. Engelman is nationally recognized for her evidence-based, “less-is-more” approach to skin health and aesthetics. Based in New York City, she brings extensive experience across medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, as well as deep involvement in clinical research, physician education, and product development within the skincare and pharmaceutical industries.

In her role on the AV Laboratories Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Engelman will provide expert guidance on clinical strategy, product development, and scientific positioning as the brand continues to advance its mission to deliver longevity-focused skincare powered by breakthrough biotechnology.

“Dr. Engelman represents the intersection of clinical excellence and future-forward dermatology,” said Sylwia Pawlaczyk, COO. “Her expertise and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to elevate the standard for science-backed skincare and invest in technologies that support skin wellness at the molecular level.”

Dr. Engelman added, “I’m excited to join the Scientific Advisory Board at AV Laboratories at a time when the conversation around longevity and skin health is rapidly evolving. AVL’s commitment to rigorous science and meaningful innovation aligns deeply with my own philosophy of patient-first, evidence-based care. I look forward to contributing to the brand’s continued research and development efforts.”

AV Laboratories’ Scientific Advisory Board is composed of leading physicians and researchers who support the brand’s commitment to clinically-backed, biotechnology-driven skincare solutions.

For more information, visit www.avlaboratories.com.

About AV Laboratories

AV Laboratories is a science-driven skincare company dedicated to advancing clinical longevity through biotechnology-powered formulations. Built on rigorous research and physician collaboration, the brand is committed to delivering clinically validated solutions that support skin wellness now and for decades to come.

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — An attacker armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest reform synagogues Thursday, driving through a hallway as security opened fire, fatally shooting him, The Associated Press has learned.

The vehicle caught fire after crashing into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, just outside Detroit, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to the AP.

None of the synagogue’s staff, teachers or the 140 children at its early childhood center were injured, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said.

The attacker drove through a set of doors and into the hallway where something in the vehicle ignited, Bouchard said. “He was traveling with purpose down the hall, from my look at the video,” Bouchard said.

Investigators were still working to identify the man and a possible motive, said the person who could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. The person cautioned that the investigation was still in the early stages.

In the minutes after the attack, smoke billowed from the synagogue. One security officer was hit by the vehicle and knocked unconscious but did not suffer life-threatening injuries, the sheriff said.

The synagogue has multiple security officers, he said, and at least one fired at the suspect, who was found dead inside his vehicle.

“We can’t say what killed him at this point but security did engage the suspect with gunfire,” the sheriff said, adding that it was possible the attacker killed himself or died some other way.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the synagogue praised its security personnel “who are truly heroes" for neutralizing the gunman.

“Our teachers followed their training and kept the children safe and calm,” it said.

About a dozen parents sprinted to get their children soon after authorities cleared the building. Other families were reunited at a nearby Jewish Community Center.

Allison Jacobs, whose 18-month-old daughter is enrolled in Temple Israel’s day care, said she got a message from a teacher saying the children were OK even before she knew what happened.

“There are no words. I was in complete and utter shock,” she told the AP. “I was hoping that it was a false report.”

Jacobs, whose family is Jewish, said she tries not to think about all that’s going on in the world.

“You never think that this is actually going to happen to you,” she said. “But I know that it’s — it’s just terrible. This morning I was mourning the loss of the school that got hit in Iran.”

Synagogues around the world have been on edge and have been ramping up security since the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran with missile strikes on Feb. 28.

The FBI has warned that Iranian operatives may be planning drone attacks on targets in California. Two men brought explosives to a far-right protest outside the New York mayoral mansion on Saturday. Investigators allege they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group.

And an assailant drove a car into people outside an Orthodox synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. He stabbed two people to death before officers shot and killed him.

President Donald Trump said he had been fully briefed on the attack, calling it a “terrible thing.”

Oakland County is Michigan’s second-largest county with roughly 1.3 million people. The majority of Detroit-area Jewish residents live there.

“This is heartbreaking,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. “Michigan’s Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace.”

It was the second attack at a house of worship in Michigan within the past year. Last October, a former Marine fatally shot four people at a church north of Detroit and set it ablaze. The FBI later said he was motivated by “anti-religious beliefs” against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Temple Israel has 12,000 members, according to its website, which says the synagogue is “passionate about helping Jewish communities across the globe” and that its mission is to “create a community building through the lens of Reform Judaism.”

The Jewish Federation of Detroit briefly advised all Jewish organizations in the area to lock down.

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, a survivor of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, said in a statement that the Michigan attack demonstrates yet again the consequences of hatred.

“We lose our humanity when we seek violent means as a solution,” said Myers, rabbi of the Tree of Life Congregation, where 11 worshippers died in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. “No one should dwell in fear because of who they are.”

Durkin Richer reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press reporters Ed White in Detroit; Todd Richmond in Madison, Wisconsin; John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; and Eric Tucker in Washington, D.C., contributed.