Together we’re changing tomorrow, today.

For 60 years we’ve made possibilities into realities.

Advance discovery. Advance healing.

Stories from our community show how far we’ve come and how far we can go.

Dermatology is crucial to human health and life.

Together we’re supporting the research and education that’s needed today —  and tomorrow. 

The solution to every disease and condition in dermatology is out there, just waiting to be discovered.

Advances in dermatology happen every day.

The annual Clinical Symposium provides cutting-edge medical education for practitioners.

Celebrating 60 Years with a Special Series!

We have a long history of investing in early and mid-career research helping to launch investigative careers across the field of dermatology. Over 60 years, the Foundation has invested in 1,345 individuals, through more than 2,500 research awards. This investment has impacted the specialty and our ability to provide leading edge care to our patients. As part of our special series, we’ve interviewed a diverse group of exceptional researchers and members of the DF, all of whom have and are contributing to the growth of the Foundation and our field. 

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DF Earns Prestigious Accolade

GuideStar, a premier research site for non-profit organizations, recently awarded the Dermatology Foundation a Platinum Seal of Transparency for our continuous dedication in funding dermatologic research, as well as making a difference in the lives of others. The Platinum Seal of Transparency is the highest recognition a non-profit organization can earn.

At the DF, we continue to strive to make a difference by supporting rising young investigators and advancing science. This accomplishment would not be possible without the tremendous support of our members, supporters, and volunteers.

Created Especially for the Mid-Career Investigator

The DF is pleased to offer two research funding opportunities in 2025 for exemplary mid-career investigators. Both awards provide $100,000 a year for up to three years. New applications will be accepted beginning September 15th through midnight (CT) on December 1st.

Thanks to a generous contribution to the Research Award Program, the third Bristol Myers Squibb Psoriasis Research Award is available to one recipient this year for research that will expand our understanding of psoriasis and the development of future treatments.

In collaboration with the Skin of Color Society, the DF is pleased to share the availability of the second Sanofi and Regeneron Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Research Award. Made possible by a large research donation, the award is intended for research focused on issues impacting underrepresented or underserved groups in medicine.

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Registration is Open for the 2025 DF Clinical Symposium!

The DF’s 2025 continuing medical education meeting will return January 29–February 1 to The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. This year’s full agenda is in keeping with the Foundation’s high standards for an informative and practical CME program. DF members receive a discounted fee so be sure to put your 2024 donation in place. We recommend you register early to secure your space.

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Every practicing dermatologist—and their patients—benefit from new treatments unlocked by research.

Since 1964, the Dermatology Foundation has invested in groundbreaking research leading to new knowledge, treatments, and cures. In 2024, the Foundation continued its investment and awarded over $2.97 million in research funding. This accomplishment is made possible with the ongoing support of our dedicated members, corporate partners, and friends. Their generosity sustains this advancement of patient care.

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Why We're Here

Advancing our understanding of skin, hair and nail diseases and disorders is crucial for the specialty and patients everywhere seeking the best care possible. That’s why the Foundation exists. We provide promising investigators with novel ideas, the support they need to launch productive investigative careers. By providing early career research funding, we enable tomorrow’s experts to uncover new knowledge, enable discovery and further treatments that benefit everyone for years to come.

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The power of research and science fuels the future of dermatology.

The Potential of Investigators is Infinite

The Dermatology Foundation invests in early and mid-career researchers with novel ideas and the potential to achieve scientific breakthroughs that lead to new treatments and cures. Our current award recipients are uncovering new knowledge about the topics below, which represent a sample of the Foundation's research portfolio. As science evolves, the potential for more breakthrough research in dermatology expands—and the DF is there to support each step forward.

Accelerating Discovery

Your contributions to the Dermatology Foundation fuel the groundbreaking research that makes new discoveries possible. And those discoveries in a physician’s hands become the knowledge that heals. 

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2024 Research Award Recipients Announced

Congratulations to our 2024 research awardees! The DF's Medical and Scientific Committee received many promising proposals and identified those that have the greatest potential to further dermatology.

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Catch Up on What’s New

Our latest issue of Dermatology Focus pays tribute to our honorary awardees and the work of past DF award recipients. Visit the Dermatology Focus site for the latest issue.

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Mid-Career Award for Psoriasis Bestowed

The DF is pleased to award the 2024 Bristol Myers Squibb Psoriasis Research Awards to Dr. Marlys Fassett. One final award will be available for an exceptional mid-career investigator in 2025.

There is no such thing as a small contribution; every action creates impact.

No dermatologist wants to be practicing the same medicine at the end of their career as they were at the beginning. The DF is critical to our collective future. It has continuously supported promising investigators who have brought us new knowledge and better tools.”

Janet A. Fairley, MD

President, Dermatology Foundation
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