
Fellow Perspectives | Psoriasis Care in Ethiopia: Challenges and Opportunities for Progress
IPC Fellow Dr. Yemsrach Abawaji shares her firsthand perspective on the barriers to psoriasis diagnosis and treatment in Ethiopia and

IPC Fellow Dr. Yemsrach Abawaji shares her firsthand perspective on the barriers to psoriasis diagnosis and treatment in Ethiopia and

IPC recognizes its 2025 Fellows as IPC Jr. Councilors following the completion of their fellowship. This transition recognizes their contributions

Meet the 2026 IPC International Fellows, eight internationally selected clinicians and researchers advancing evidence-based psoriasis care and global collaboration through

Discover how the 2025 IPC International Fellows navigated a year of global learning, collaboration, and growth to help advance psoriasis

Dr. Francis Lai reflects on his IPC International Fellowship journey with Professor Ricardo Romiti, highlighting their work on psoriasis care,

The 2024 IPC International Fellows reflect on their global dermatological journey, sharing their unique experiences, challenges, and achievements from a

In this interview, we catch up with Dr. Matthew Vesely, a 2021 IPC Fellow. He shares insights on his journey

In this interview, we reconnect with Dr. Rebecca Nguyen, a 2019 IPC Fellow. She generously shares her valuable insights and

Catch up with 2021 IPC Fellow Professor Álvaro González-Cantero as he shares insights into his experience, achievements, and challenges since

Catch up with 2018 IPC Fellow Dr. Filip Rob as he shares insights into his experience, achievements, and challenges since

Explore the global dermatological journey of the 2023 IPC International Fellows. Learn about their diverse experiences, challenges, and triumphs as

Catch up with 2018 IPC Fellow Dr. Daniela Armijo as she shares insights into her experience, achievements, and challenges since

Catch up with 2018 IPC Fellow Dr. Jia Qi Chen as she shares insights into her experience, achievements, and challenges

Explore the journey of Leandro Leite in the IPC Fellowship Program, discovering his background, research achievements, program insights, and unique

Learn about Albert Duvetorp’s experience as a 2022 participant in IPC’s International Fellowship Program. In this exclusive interview, he shares

Join the IPC International Fellowship Program to advance your career in psoriasis care. Receive mentorship, networking, and unique opportunities. Applications

Learn about Natalia Merino”s experience as a 2022 participant in IPC’s International Fellowship Program. In this exclusive interview, she shares

Learn about Lucas Galimany’s experience as a 2022 participant in IPC’s International Fellowship Program. In this exclusive interview, he shares

Learn about Mona El-Kalioby’s experience as a 2022 participant in IPC’s International Fellowship Program. In this exclusive interview, she shares

Learn about Juul van den Reek’s experience as a 2022 participant in IPC’s International Fellowship Program. In this exclusive interview,
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IPC Councilor Helen Young provides commentary on a study identifying skin-derived myeloid precursors and CD200+ fibroblasts as key drivers of psoriatic disease spread from the skin to joints, highlighting the CD200–CD200R1 axis as a promising therapeutic target.
IPC Fellow Dr. Yemsrach Abawaji shares her firsthand perspective on the barriers to psoriasis diagnosis and treatment in Ethiopia and opportunities to improve care.
Did you miss the IPC symposium at the 83rd Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting? Select session videos are now available. The Arc of Disease Control in Psoriasis: Early Interception – Deep Pathway Blockade – Treatment Failure covered early intervention strategies, treatment selection, immune pathway targeting, PsA prevention, clinical escape, and real-world cases that inform long-term psoriasis care.
Depression affects approximately 20% of patients with psoriasis, five times the rate seen in the general population. IPC Jr. Councilor Mio Nakamura, MD, MS, FAAD, walks through the bidirectional relationship between psoriasis and depression, the shared inflammatory pathways driving both conditions, and practical guidance on screening and incorporating multidisciplinary mental health support into psoriasis management.