News / Press Releases
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…
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…
7 Advances in Atopic Dermatitis
While corporate interest in developing targeted agents to treat atopic dermatitis (AD) has been growing rapidly over the past few years, the Dermatology Foundation has a long history of funding…
Longtime DF Member & Award Recipient Appointed AMA President-elect
The Dermatology Foundation is pleased to share its warm congratulations to Dr. Jack S. Resneck, Jr., the new president-elect of the American Medical Association. This election reflects the confidence he…
Dermatology Foundation Awards $2.7 million in Research Funding
Thanks to the support of its physician members and industry supporters during a turbulent year, the Dermatology Foundation (DF) was able to award $2.7 million in research support for 2021….
Announcing the 2021 Research Award Recipients
The Dermatology Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved $2,705,000 in research funding for 62 meritorious projects in 15 award categories. Applications were rigorously reviewed for scientific merit by the DF’s…
John E. Bournas Named Executive Director
EVANSTON, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2020) – Elizabeth I. McBurney, MD, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Janet A. Fairley, MD, President of the Dermatology Foundation are pleased to announce…