International Psoriasis Council
Advancing Knowledge. Improving Care.
Join us for IPC’s Global Webinar Series, Current Knowledge and Future Directions: The Full Cycle of Psoriasis Care in 2024. This series will focus on patient care, emphasizing advancements, innovative treatments, personalized patient management, and the trajectory of future developments in psoriasis. Through four engaging webinars, IPC’s global network of psoriasis experts will discuss cutting-edge insights, innovative models, and actionable strategies for optimizing patient outcomes.
The agendas have been thoughtfully designed to provide practical insights and strategies for integrating new treatments and patient-focused approaches into clinical practice. Participants will benefit from dynamic discussions and interactive Q&A sessions with leading experts in the field.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of psoriasis management and improve patient outcomes in 2024 and beyond.
WELCOME + INTRODUCTION
Deepak Balak, MD, PhD, MSc, Netherlands
Ricardo Romiti, MD, PhD, Brazil
Value-Based Healthcare – A Primer
Willem Jan Bos, MD, PhD, Netherlands
Successes of Value-Based Healthcare – An Example from The Netherlands
Paul van der Nat, MD, PhD, Netherlands
What Exists in Dermatology and Psoriasis
Deepak Balak, MD, PhD, MSc, Netherlands
Q&A + CLOSING COMMENTS
Deepak Balak, MD, PhD, MSc, Netherlands
Ricardo Romiti, MD, PhD, Brazil
WELCOME + INTRODUCTION
Jo Lambert, MD, PhD, Belgium
Advantages of the Integrated Practice Unit
Marcia Makdisse, MD, MSc, PhD, MBA, MSHCT, Brazil
Integrated Practice Units – An Example from Rheumatology
Fiona Koster, Netherlands
Proposing a Model for Psoriasis
Elfie Deprez, Belgium
Q&A + CLOSING COMMENTS
Jo Lambert, MD, PhD, Belgium
WELCOME + INTRODUCTION
Curdin Conrad, MD, Switzerland
Treatment Options for Guttate Psoriasis
Curdin Conrad, MD, Switzerland
Treatment Options for Palmoplantar and Nail Psoriasis
Tiago Torres, MD, PhD, Portugal
Treatment Options for Psoriasis in High Impact Areas
Cristina Echeverría, MD, Argentina
Q&A + CLOSING COMMENTS
Curdin Conrad, MD, Switzerland
WELCOME + INTRODUCTION
Chris Griffiths, OBE, MD, FMedSci, United Kingdom
Task Delegation in the Clinic: Workforce Redesign
Ann Van Hecke, PhD, Belgium
The Team Approach: An Example from Manchester
Chris Griffiths, OBE, MD, FMedSci, United Kingdom
The Team Approach: Can Costs Drive Reorganization?
Joke Borzée, MBE, Belgium
Q&A + CLOSING COMMENTS
Elfie Deprez, PhD, Belgium
In this IPC commentary, Matias Maskin examines evidence from the BADBIR registry demonstrating that first-line biologic therapy in moderate to severe psoriasis leads to faster skin clearance, improved quality of life, and a lower risk of comorbidities. The analysis challenges traditional step-up approaches and supports earlier, patient-centered treatment strategies.
What were the key takeaways from the 2026 AAD Annual Meeting? IPC shares updates on diagnostic challenges, psoriasis therapies, and late-breaking research from leading experts.
A new regional collaboration led by IPC and partner organizations aims to improve diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis across Latin America.
IPC recognizes its 2025 Fellows as IPC Jr. Councilors following the completion of their fellowship. This transition recognizes their contributions to psoriasis research, education, and global collaboration, and marks their expanded role in the IPC network.
The International Psoriasis Council welcomes Mari Løset and Maxwell Sauder as new Councilors, supporting IPC’s global mission in psoriasis research and care.
In this Take Ten with IPC video, Dr. Leandro Leite discusses the most recent advances in psoriasis over the last year (March 2025 – March 2026). Topics include new guidelines, research, and recent studies.
