Dermatology Foundation

2023 DF Clinical Symposium Turns 20

Known for its expert speakers and knowledge-sharing, the DF 2023 Clinical Symposium—celebrating its 20th anniversary— heralds the next decade of continuing medical education and advancement of dermatologic knowledge.

3 Years, 3 Investigators, $1 Million Donation

Three extraordinary mid-career investigators with established trajectories of excellence in basic, translational and clinical research will receive DF funding through its DF Research Award Program, now enhanced with the BMS million-dollar donation.

New Format, Same Mission

As we launch in a new online format, I am reminded that the purpose of this publication remains the same: to share the latest discoveries in investigative dermatology in a practical and easily digestible format. As a result, we will continue to feature articles imparting cutting-edge scientific and clinical progress in the specialty, and highlight today’s researchers too.

Dr. Heidi T. Jacobe

Replacing Opinions With Facts

The creation of the MAC allowed Dr. Heidi T. Jacobe to plunge into a research program of extensive breadth and depth that has steadily replaced opinions with facts and profoundly improved patient care.

Dr. Johann E. Gudjonsson

Making the Link

The Sun Pharma Research Award allows Dr. Johann E. Gudjonsson to take preliminary data indicating a fundamental mechanism in autoimmunity, and pursue this in depth in his SLE mouse model and in human SLE subjects.

Dr. Tiffany Scharschmidt

Probing Skin’s Microbiome

The Sun Pharma Research Award provides Dr. Tiffany Scharschmidt with the focus and freedom to address clinically translational aspects of her research in pediatric atopic dermatitis.