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Alexander

Egeberg

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MD, PhD, DMSc

Professor of Dermatology and Senior Consultant
University of Copenhagen and Bispebjerg Hospital
Copenhagen
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Denmark
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Dr. Alexander Egeberg is Professor of Dermatology (University of Copenhagen) and Senior Consultant at the Department of Dermatology at Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark, where he serves as the head of one of the largest psoriasis clinics in Northern Europe with more than 1,500 patients on biologic therapy, as well as the head of the psoriasis clinical trial unit. As a board-certified dermatologist, he earned his MD from the University of Southern Denmark and his PhD and doctoral degree of medical science (DMSc) from the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Egeberg also holds a post-graduate degree in Economics from Copenhagen Business School. Having authored more than 250 international scientific publications and several textbook chapters, he is an expert in inflammatory skin diseases with broad experience in epidemiology, real-world evidence, translational medicine, and clinical trials. From his involvement in global steering committees and as an investigator in numerous international clinical trial programs, he has extensive knowledge about drug development, has served on global Data Safety Monitoring Boards, and has been an acting advisor for the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Last Updated:
10/26/2022

Areas of Interest

Epidemiology of psoriasis using large-scale administrative datasets, and questionnaire-based surveys; Efficacy and safety of systemic psoriasis therapies using real-world and clinical trial data. Harmonization of patient registries, guidelines.

Languages Spoken

Danish, English

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 32nd European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2023 Congress (EADV).

Access the latest insights from the 32nd European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2023 Congress (EADV) in…

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Commentary: Looking Beyond Plaque Psoriasis: Novel IL-36 Inhibitor for Prevention of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis…

Discover the latest in generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) treatment with the approval of intravenous spesolimab by…

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Cutting Edge Systemic Treatments: Oral and Biologic.

Dr. Egeberg reviews the new oral and biologic treatments in development.

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

The 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting was held Thursday, March 16 – Tuesday, March 21, 2023,…

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

The 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting was held Thursday, March 16 – Tuesday, March 21, 2023,…

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Symposium: Psoriasis: Using the Right Treatment in the Right Patient at the Right Time.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING (AAD) | NEW ORLEANS, LA Thursday, March 16 14:00 - 17:00…

March 16, 2023
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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 31st Annual Congress (EADV).

The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) organized its 31st congress in Milano, Italy, under the…

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Commentary: Drug Survival Associated with Effectiveness and Safety of Treatment with Guselkumab, Ixekizumab,…

Real-world evidence studies become crucial to achieving the evidence needed in clinical practice. But how are data…

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 7th Congress of the Skin Inflammation & Psoriasis International Network (SPIN).

Experts worldwide report on their experiences and deliver insight into the latest results and clinical studies. The…

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Focus on Psoriasis: A Report from the 7th Congress of the Skin Inflammation & Psoriasis International Network (SPIN)…

The 7th Congress of the Skin Inflammation & Psoriasis International Network (SPIN) was held Wednesday, July 6 –…

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Focus on Psoriasis – A Report from the 2021 Hybrid Gene to Clinic Congress.

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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