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International Psoriasis Council

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Alice

Gottlieb

,

MD, PhD

Professor of Dermatology and Director of Clinical Trials
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
,
Texas
,
United States
Councilor Since: September 1, 2004
IPC Councilor
Dr. Alice Gottlieb is an internationally recognized physician-scientist and clinical trialist whose leadership has shaped the fields of dermatology, rheumatology, and immunology. Triple-board certified in dermatology, rheumatology, and internal medicine, Dr. Gottlieb is known for pioneering research in chronic inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and hidradenitis suppurativa.

Her seminal work demonstrated the efficacy of TNF blockers and IL-17 inhibitors in moderate to severe psoriasis, contributing to multiple FDA approvals and transforming standards of care. She has authored over 530 peer-reviewed publications and presented at more than 350 national and international meetings.

Dr. Gottlieb has held several leadership roles, including Chair of Dermatology at Tufts Medical Center, Founder of the Psoriasis Center of Excellence at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Medical Director at Mount Sinai Union Square. She serves as Director of Clinical Trials at UT Southwestern, leading a growing research infrastructure supporting investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies.

In addition to her clinical and research impact, Dr. Gottlieb is a dedicated educator and mentor. She is the President and Founder of the International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) group. She holds leadership roles with the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) and the International Psoriasis Council (IPC).
Last Updated:
07/10/2025

Areas of Interest

I discovered TNF blockers for psoriasis and introduced biologics for psoriasis. Founder and president of IDEOM, etc. I have received multiple awards for my work in psoriasis.

Languages Spoken

English

Involvement with Other Organization(s)

Founder and president of International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM); medical board member of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), and Editor in Chief of the Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (JPPA).

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