PhD

From Human Biology to Precision Medicine

When Thomas Leung, MD, PhD, walked into his postdoctoral laboratory at Stanford University (Stanford) on his first day, he was surprised to discover that graduate students in a neighboring lab already knew who he was. Their principal investigator, a former lab mate, had been sharing a story about him. As a graduate student, Leung had…

DF Research Award Program Receives $1M Grant from Johnson & Johnson

A million-dollar grant from Johnson & Johnson to the Dermatology Foundation (DF) Research Award Program will support three exceptional early-career researchers dedicated to pursuing innovative knowledge on inflammatory skin disorders. This new DF research award funds groundbreaking investigations into these critical conditions providing each selected investigative researcher will receive $100,000 annually for three years, beginning…

DF Research Award Program Receives $600,000 Grant from Sanofi and Regeneron

A $600,000 grant from Sanofi and Regeneron to the Dermatology Foundation Research Award Program will support two exceptional mid-career investigators conducting research into type 2 inflammation in skin. This generous donation marks the first time the Foundation has had the opportunity to fund research in this area. The supported research projects are expected to generate…