News / Press Releases
$1 Million for Health Equity
The Dermatology Foundation and the Skin of Color Society have partnered together to create and deliver a prominent and impactful opportunity to further health equity in our specialty — the…
First BMS Psoriasis Research Award Recipient Named
Congratulations to Junko Takeshita, MD, PhD, for receipt of the 2023 Psoriasis Research Award — the first of three awards made possible by a generous $1 million grant from Bristol…
Celebrate the 2023 Honorary Award Recipients
At this year’s Annual Meeting of Membership, we will recognize 4 distinguished individuals who have been nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding contributions to dermatology. Each recipient’s achievements will…
Jouni Uitto, MD, PhD 1943-2022
The Dermatology Foundation was sad to hear of the recent passing of our longtime supporter and former Chair of the Board of Trustees and past-president, Dr. Jouni Uitto. He was…
DF Research Award Program Receives $1 Million Grant From Bristol Myers Squibb
The Dermatology Foundation has received a $1 million grant from Bristol Myers Squibb for research in psoriasis, a common autoimmune disorder that affects some 7.5 million people in the United…
Clinical Symposia Returns February 1 – 4, 2023
We are pleased to announce that our annual CME meeting, the DF Clinical Symposia—Advances in Dermatology, will be held this February 1–4, 2023, in Naples, Florida. Mark your calendar for…
Call for Nominations for the 2023 Finnerud and the Practitioner of the Year Award
Each year, the Dermatology Foundation pays tribute to the specialty’s leaders and role models through its honorary awards. Members of the dermatologic community are invited to nominate their peers for…
2022 Research Award Funding
Despite the continuing pandemic, the DF was able to award $2.5 million in research support. This year’s 49 award recipients represent 29 academic institutions located across the U.S. Awards were…
Celebrate This Year’s Honorary Award Recipients
These remarkable individuals have been nominated by their colleagues for their noteworthy contributions to the specialty. Each recipient’s accomplishments will be presented by a peer during Saturday’s DF Annual Meeting…
Top 5 Research Advancements in Psoriasis Biology and Therapy
The Dermatology Foundation’s investment in psoriasis researchers and projects is an important part of its history. The clinical observation of the 1980’s that psoriasis responded to the immunosuppression of cyclosporine…