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Jennifer Lavina

Ngo

,

MD-MBA, FPDS

Medical Specialist
Rizal Medical Center
Pasig
,
Philippines
2025 Research Fellow
IPC Jr. Councilor
Dr. Jennifer Lavina Ngo is a board-certified dermatologist with an MD–MBA specializing in psoriasis, inflammatory skin disease, and photodermatology, with a strong background in research. She serves as Assistant Specialty Center Head for Dermatology at Rizal Medical Center (RMC), a psoriasis center of excellence, where she strengthens clinical services, research, and training. She also maintains a private practice at The Medical City and mentors medical students and dermatology residents. Dr. Ngo completed fellowships in psoriasis clinical research at RMC and photodermatology at the National Skin Centre (Singapore). She is active in the Philippine Dermatological Society, including its Photodermatology and Advanced Medical Dermatology subspecialty core groups, and is an associate editor of its official publication. She contributes to international psoriasis research and education, and her work has been published locally and internationally. Driven by her interest in immunology and personalized medicine, Dr. Ngo integrates emerging evidence into practical, patient-centered care across advanced therapeutics, clinical trials, and real-world evidence. A dedicated healthcare advocate, she is passionate about building national frameworks for psoriasis care, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and advancing equitable access to advanced systemic therapies, including biologics and JAK inhibitors, while supporting efforts to include them in the national formulary.
Last Updated:
01/27/2026

Areas of Interest

Psoriasis Epidemiology and Immunopathogenesis, Disease Endotypes, Phenotypes, and Clinical Subtypes, Precision Medicine and Individualized Care, Advanced Systemic Therapies (Biologics, Small Molecules), Patient-reported Outcomes and Well-being

Languages Spoken

English, Filipino, Hokkien, Mandarin

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