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

Use and Misuse of Systemic Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of systemic corticosteroids in psoriasis. He questions whether they contraindicate the treatment of psoriasis, while also covering his personal experience in prescribing them.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Use and Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids in Psoriasis

In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of topical corticosteroids in psoriasis, covering current use, guidelines, and consequences.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Videos Now Available from the IEC & IPC Joint Symposium at AAD

Missed the joint symposium hosted by the International Eczema Council (IEC) and International Psoriasis Council (IPC) at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting? Select presentations from Psoriasis or Dermatitis? When Boundaries Blur and Treatments Flip the Script are now available, covering diagnostic overlap, emerging tools, treatment-related reactions, and practical strategies for managing complex cases across diverse patient populations.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026