This symposium will bring together cutting-edge research and translational perspectives on inflammatory skin diseases and skin repair. We have gathered rising stars from international dermatological research societies, providing a platform for the audience to discover and learn from outstanding early-career researchers.
The program will also highlight the journey from academic discovery to clinical application, featuring sessions on tissue-based therapies and advances in targeted treatments for autoimmune diseases. In addition, participants will discover how emerging technologies such as AI can be exploited for public engagement and disease prevention. This symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn from diverse disciplines, promote cross-field connections, and stay at the forefront of innovation in dermatological research.
The IEC–IPC Eczema and Psoriasis Research Incubator is a pre-congress, interactive forum designed to catalyze cross-disciplinary collaboration and accelerate innovation across inflammatory skin diseases. Featuring keynote presentations from global thought leaders, the program moves from cutting-edge insights into disease mechanisms and precision stratification to data-driven, translational approaches that inform real-world practice. Participants will engage in rapid-fire early-career presentations and structured small-group “Challenge Labs” focused on priority research themes, with the goal of identifying actionable gaps and shaping collaborative project concepts. This highly interactive format emphasizes practical outcomes, new partnerships, and sustained engagement beyond the session. Early-career investigators are strongly encouraged to apply.
This one-day event will explore how our growing atlas of genetic associations for skin disease can provide new insights into disease processes; through the integration of deep molecular phenotyping, from proteomics to single-cell and spatial expression, and how advanced AI methodologies can leverage these data to build foundational understanding of disease processes. The programme features presentations from a series of large-scale genetic, molecular, and cellular phenotyping initiatives, including the Skin Genetics Consortium, Human Skin Atlas and Human Cell Atlas. The event will also include selected lightning talks from early career researchers, and opportunities for discussion and networking.
