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International Psoriasis Council

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Annika

Smith

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MBBS (HONS1), MPHTM, FRACP, FAAD

Consultant Dermatologist
The Skin Hospital, Darlinghurst
Sydney
,
Australia
Councilor Since: June 6, 2025
IPC Councilor
Dr. Annika Smith is a consultant dermatologist with clinical and academic roles across public and private dermatology centres, including St. Vincent’s Hospital, The Skin Hospital Darlinghurst, and the Melanoma Institute Australia. She undertook part of her specialist training at St. John’s Institute of Dermatology in London and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. Her clinical and research interests span chronic inflammatory skin disease, advanced therapeutics, and multidisciplinary care, with a particular focus on psoriasis. She is actively involved in initiatives addressing the intersection of psoriasis and cardiometabolic disease, contributing to integrated care models and collaborative networks across dermatology, cardiology, and rheumatology. Dr. Smith has authored peer-reviewed publications, co-authored textbook chapters, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences. She holds academic appointments at both the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales and mentors emerging clinician-researchers. As an IPC Councilor, she brings a strong commitment to education, research translation, and improving outcomes for people living with psoriasis through global collaboration, multidisciplinary engagement, and evidence-informed practice.
Last Updated:
07/01/2025

Areas of Interest

Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease, Systemic Comorbidities, Advanced Therapeutics, Multidisciplinary Models of Care

Languages Spoken

English

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Dr. Smith is involved in clinician education, multidisciplinary service development, and research translation, informing policy and practice. She also serves as the national representative for the Skin Inflammation & Psoriasis International Network (SPIN).

What's New

Psoriasis: An Expert Global Perspective Is Now Available for Pre-Order

IPC Board Member and Treasurer Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, is the editor of a new textbook, Psoriasis: An Expert Global Perspective, now available for preorder from Elsevier. He worked with associate editors IPC President Bruce Strober, MD, PhD; IPC Vice President/President-Elect Claudia de la Cruz, MD; and IPC Chief Medical Officer Peter van de Kerkhof, MD, PhD. Nearly 50 authors from 20 countries contributed 30 chapters covering psoriasis from its earliest descriptions through genetics, immunology, and current therapies, with clinical images of psoriasis across diverse skin tones. All royalties support IPC.

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

New Video Resource: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

In this video, IPC Councilor Rodrigo Garcia Salinas, MD, a rheumatologist from Argentina, explains how to recognize psoriatic arthritis early, including why joint pain, how long a patient has had psoriasis, and family history can matter more than skin severity alone. He also reviews how imaging helps catch early disease and how to choose treatment based on each patient’s joint, spine, and skin involvement.

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Take Ten Video: Bridging Psoriasis and Metabolic Comorbidities

IPC President Bruce Strober reviews the link between psoriasis and metabolic disease, drawing on findings from IPC’s recent paper in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). He translates this growing body of evidence into five concrete priorities from the 2025 IPC Think Tank for improving cardiometabolic screening and care.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026