Category: Research

ISAD–OPENED × AAD Meeting

Save the date! March 30, 08:00 – 09:30 am Denver Time (MDT, UTC-6), via ZoomZürich time (CEST, UTC+2): 16:00 – 17:30Duration: 90 minutes Introduction The ISAD-OPENED Task Force will hold its first biannual meeting of 2026 during the AAD Congress in Denver, Colorado. Following a survey conducted among our members, this meeting will be held […]

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Joint ISAD × GADA Research Fellowship 2026

APPLY BEFORE APRIL FIRST! Are you an early-career dermatologist or researcher in epidemiology or public health? The ISAD-GADA Fellowship offers the chance to work with the Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas (GADA) team, develop key research skills, and lead a small research project! The GADA team will provide state-of-the-art training in epidemiological research methodology, guiding fellows […]

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New Publication from ISAD Research Fellow Dr. Erere OTROFANOWEI with team Africa

We are pleased to highlight the latest research from Dr. Erere Otrofanowei, a recipient of the ISAD Research Fellowship. The new publication, titled “Accessibility And Affordability Of Emollients In The Management Of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) In Africa”, has been featured in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID). Building on her fellowship work conducted at the […]

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ISAD–EAACI Collaboration

A New Chapter in International Partnership We are pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), formalizing a strengthened collaboration between our two societies. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and research […]

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#StayInformed: February 2026 PubMed picks

AI-Powered Atopic Dermatitis Assessment: Patients Can Contribute + Small punch biopsies and non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) to study AD transcriptome + An important role of IL-22 in Th2 driven acute AD in epidermal reconstructs models + Health-Related Quality of Life in AD and Psoriasis: Are There Distinct Psychological Traits? + Towards a scientific approach of traditional Chinese medicine formulas

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#StayInformed: January 2026 PubMed picks

AI-Powered Atopic Dermatitis Assessment: Patients Can Contribute + Small punch biopsies and non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) to study AD transcriptome + An important role of IL-22 in Th2 driven acute AD in epidermal reconstructs models + Health-Related Quality of Life in AD and Psoriasis: Are There Distinct Psychological Traits? + Towards a scientific approach of traditional Chinese medicine formulas

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#StayInformed: Winter 25/26 PubMed picks

One Th2 Response, Two Outcomes: Itch Versus Inflammation?➜ DOI: 10.1111/exd.70171This research letter suggests that pruritus and inflammation may be driven by partially distinct Th2 programs. In mouse models of dermatitis, IL-31 is mainly produced by a specific subset of T cells, whereas IL-5 and IL-13 are largely derived from ILC2s. This cellular dissociation offers a plausible [...] Read More
Young portrait of Georg Rajka

Apply to the 2026 RAJKA’s Medal

Dear colleagues, I remind you that you can yourself submit or encourage your younger colleagues who have already a career track oriented around Atopic Dermatitis to apply to the 2026 Rajka’s Medal kindly donated by Mrs Susanne RAJKA, PhD (Oslo). The deadline is July 1st, 2026. The 2026 Rajka Medal and 15.000 EUR Prize will […]

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#StayInformed: November 2025 PubMed picks

AI-Powered Atopic Dermatitis Assessment: Patients Can Contribute + Small punch biopsies and non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) to study AD transcriptome + An important role of IL-22 in Th2 driven acute AD in epidermal reconstructs models + Health-Related Quality of Life in AD and Psoriasis: Are There Distinct Psychological Traits? + Towards a scientific approach of traditional Chinese medicine formulas

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#StayInformed: September 2025 PubMed picks

AI-Powered Atopic Dermatitis Assessment: Patients Can Contribute + Small punch biopsies and non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) to study AD transcriptome + An important role of IL-22 in Th2 driven acute AD in epidermal reconstructs models + Health-Related Quality of Life in AD and Psoriasis: Are There Distinct Psychological Traits? + Towards a scientific approach of traditional Chinese medicine formulas

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